Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 550:

The power of the image made many guests instinctively take a step back. Though the painting showed hope and strength, it also gave off a chilling feeling, as though trouble was just around the corner.

For a moment, the crowd was frozen in silence. Then soft whispers of admiration and wonder began to spread. Someone remembered that years ago, Mariana had swept nearly every art contest in Wront, even snagging national and international prizes. She had once been called a prodigy painter.

The room was filled with praise and amazed comments.

“This painting is breathtaking! I can’t believe Maia is getting this as a gift.”

“Who would’ve guessed Mariana’s art had come this far? This is a true masterpiece!”

“So that small box earlier must’ve been for Rosanna. Looks like Maia is the real star tonight.”

These comments made Sandra’s face go stiff again, her earlier excitement vanishing like a puff of smoke.

like everyone else, attending the

at the girl in the painting and said, “This girl here represents you, Maia. She shows your bravery in facing the storm, breaking free from your chains, and reaching out for hope as you step into a new life. So, what

It was a quiet nod to Maia’s four years spent locked away. Even though she broke free and reached for a glimmer of hope, the whirlpool behind her seemed to hint

older one. The colors underneath

closer, Maia spotted faint brushstrokes in places that hinted at words once painted over. It was clear that Mariana had initially

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art, as the saying goes, is open to

no wish to call out Mariana’s hidden jab. Instead, she replied smoothly, “This painting

Morgans. He quickly added, “Maia’s spot

simplest works fetch at least a hundred thousand dollars. Something this big must be worth

A gem like this will only go up in value over time. I’d

expert, still nodded along as the guests praised Mariana’s work and its price. “You’re

gave a faint