Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 567:

The sofa had been pushed aside, clearing a wide space in the middle. The floor shone, spotless and bright under the glow.

Golden strands hung from the ceiling, dotted with tiny stars, like a galaxy floating just above her head.

Maia’s heart skipped a beat. Before she could even grasp what was going on, a figure stepped out from the far side of the room.

It was Chris.

He wore a sharp white suit, tailored just right to fit his broad shoulders and lean build.

His usual casual, easygoing vibe was nowhere to be seen. Tonight, he carried himself with a quiet grace, like a gentleman from a timeless portrait.

Chris gave a slight bow, his eyes warm and shining like a sky full of stars. His voice was deep and captivating when he said, “Happy birthday, my love.”

Every move was smooth, his words polished, like he’d practiced this moment over and over.

stunned. She had told herself that Chris didn’t care about her birthday.

disappointment that had weighed on her heart melted away, swept aside by a flood of feelings that she couldn’t quite

collect her thoughts, Chris was right

his eyes held the gentle warmth of spring’s first thaw, full of

out his hand, palm open, and with a slight tilt of his head, asked, “May

hesitated, still stunned by the surprise. But moved by the effort he’d made, she

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warm and steady, giving off a quiet strength that settled

tune she knew well.

Chris moved with flawless grace. His timing was steady, every step clear

smoothly, guiding her through spins, forward steps, and steps backward. His hand on her waist was firm but gentle, perfectly syncing with

first time, Maia managed to dance without tripping, even though she wasn’t very

and cedar, wrapping around

every spin, every quick look made her