Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 577:

As she watched Maia’s nervous reaction, Elvira’s interest only grew. “Come on, you have to tell me! Who is this mystery man? Don’t tell me he’s just another admirer?”

Maia let out a long breath and answered honestly, “I don’t know who he is, really.”

Elvira stared at her, utterly unconvinced. “Come on. Do you honestly expect anyone, even yourself, to believe that story?”

Elvira ticked off the details on her fingers. “He sent you fireworks that lit up the entire city, had a fleet of drones spell out your name, and gifted you a blue sapphire worth nearly three hundred million dollars! And you’re telling me you have no idea who he is? Who would believe that?”

There was nothing Maia could say.

Truthfully, she wanted answers just as much. Who would go so far for her? Last night, before she went to bed, she even texted Zoey, asking if she was behind it all. But Zoey denied it, leaving Maia even more at a loss.

“It’s possible I know him,” Maia admitted. “But maybe he doesn’t want anyone to find out who he is. He’s hidden his tracks too well. I’m telling you the truth. I honestly have no idea who he is.”

jaw dropped, her mind racing

swirling about his interest in her. And now, as if things weren’t wild enough, this mysterious Mr. M had swooped in

gesture that extravagant could only mean one thing — Mr. M had to come from serious power,

she tried to

Compared to such a wealthy figure, he seemed to have no

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No, no way!

and Elvira wasn’t going to give up that easily. She squared her shoulders and told herself inwardly, “Sure, these other guys seem impressive, but

went. Scandals and drama followed them like shadows, and the idea of loyalty was likely foreign to them. Casual flings and hidden affairs were just part of their lifestyle. If Maia had caught their attention, it was probably just the excitement of the chase. They wouldn’t stay

a secret, their pursuit was probably nothing more

her brother’s heart. When Roland fell for someone, he was in it for the long haul. Therefore, for

had to become her