Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 514:

That only left one logical conclusion. The woman in the song. The one he wished a happy birthday to. It had to be her — Rosanna. There simply couldn’t be anyone else.

Phone gripped tightly in her hand, Rosanna buzzed with a mix of excitement and rising ambition. Tonight’s banquet wasn’t just about celebration — it was her chance to finally outshine Maia once and for all.

By evening, the Morgan estate glowed like a palace, every light casting a golden warmth across the courtyard.

Richard had gone all out, hiring top-tier planners who transformed the villa’s grounds into a breathtaking setting worthy of royalty.

This grand affair didn’t just polish the family’s reputation — it silenced whispers of tension between Maia and the Morgan family, if only for the night.

Scanning the endless row of guests queued at the entrance, Richard felt something rare swell inside him — pride. People he never imagined would acknowledge him were now here, shaking his hand, smiling wide.

compliments with practiced grace. Whatever bitterness she still harbored toward Maia, it paled against the warm glow of admiration from the crowd. For tonight, everything felt like her

you truly have it all! Two brilliant daughters — how blessed you

celebration, who in the world would dare look down on the Morgan

like yours must take more than

own perseverance. Rosanna,

on cue, Rosanna made her entrance. Gliding into the courtyard like she belonged on a runway, she wore a custom-designed off-shoulder pink gown with pleated detailing. The fabric shifted as she walked, catching the sunlight in soft lavender tones. Each step seemed to draw the eye,

delivers what

made possible only

Gasps followed. In mere seconds,

before the moment could settle, a sudden stir rolled through the gathering. Someone near the front shouted, “Over there

tug. Her voice dropped,

flame to Claudius — there was simply no comparison. She shook her head gently. “Mother, with this many guests around, I really don’t want to cause a