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.

Mariana to be like everyone

free from your chains, and reaching out for hope as you

spent locked away. Even though she broke free and reached for a glimmer of hope, the whirlpool

looked closely and noticed the painting had been layered over an older one. The colors underneath

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

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the saying goes, is open to

hidden jab. Instead, she replied smoothly,

took it as Maia trying to make peace with the Morgans. He quickly added, “Maia’s spot on.

at least a hundred thousand dollars. Something this big must be

this will only go up in value

the guests praised Mariana’s work and its price. “You’re right. This painting’s size is just right. When Maia gets home, she’ll see

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