Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 596:

This stash would do the trick!

No matter what, today she had to help her brother win Maia’s heart! As for Pattie, since she refused to leave, Elvira planned to get her drunk enough to stop her meddling.

“Elvira, isn’t this a bit much?” Maia winced, a headache threatening as she stared at the mountain of drinks. She was confident that she wouldn’t get drunk, but if Roland and Pattie did, it could get messy.

“Don’t worry. I’ve got this. Besides, Pattie can probably handle her liquor, right?” Elvira poured a drink for Pattie and said, “Come on, Pattie, let’s toast!”

Pattie relaxed against the sofa, a slight smile playing on her lips. “Alright, but don’t get drunk before me.”

Elvira was underestimating her if she thought a little alcohol would knock her out.

Maia knew that she couldn’t stop them, so she decided to let it be.

After several rounds, the mood grew lively.

when Elvira grabbed the microphone and handed it to Maia. “I want to hear this one next. Maia, sing it

and whispered, “Good luck.” A classic love duet

hesitated, about to speak,

Mr. Cullen!” she said confidently, extending her hand and locking

looked at her

then handed

await

Pattie could grab it, Elvira stopped

“I specifically requested this song for Maia. If you want to sing, I’ll request another one for you later. I missed hearing Maia live at the last competition. Can you grant me this small wish today? And I’m serious — my brother sings the male part perfectly!” She then turned to Maia and squeezed her hand. “Please, I really want to hear you sing with him.” Maia was speechless. She saw right through Elvira’s plan but couldn’t resist her persistence, so

dream. Under Elvira’s careful setup, Maia and Roland stepped to the center of

started, they

was rich and deep. They both sang well, but something felt off — like an invisible gap between

by side, their

a knowing look. “You know what they say — you can’t