Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 599:

With all the commotion from Maxwell and Chris barging in, the love song had been left hanging halfway through.

Elvira refused to let these unexpected guests ruin what she had planned. Moving to the screen, she hit play, then turned with a bright grin toward Maia and Roland. “Go on, you two. I haven’t heard the end of this song yet.”

This was her golden opportunity to let Chris witness just how well her brother and Maia fit together.

As the music floated through the room once more, Roland narrowed his eyes at Chris from across the table. Giving a slight scoff, he moved beside Maia, settled into the seat, and reached out for the microphone. Watching the scene, Elvira nearly teared up from joy. Finally, after all her effort, her brother seemed to be making a move on Maia.

However, that hope fizzled when a broad hand swooped in and grabbed the microphone before Roland could claim it.

Surprised, Roland glanced upward. There stood Chris, a sly grin on his lips. “I know this song, too,” he said, voice smooth and steady. Turning to Maia, he asked, “Ms. Watson, would you mind singing this one with me?”

She met his gaze and gave a small shake of her head, letting him know that she didn’t mind.

the table and took the seat right next to Maia. With a cool

for a reply. He nudged Roland aside

but the crowd kept him from making a scene. Swallowing his anger, he

the thin material, and Maia could feel his warmth. She turned to him, her

gⲁ𝗅𝓝𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺. 𝒶𝒸𝒸𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒

cheeks, and

the scene, could barely hold back her irritation. She was ready to snatch the

could even rise, Maxwell darted over and pressed her back

care to join me for a drink? I’m from Drakmire, too!” She hardly had time to

“You—”

then, Pattie stood up, restarted the love song, and lowered the lights, setting the mood all over again.

affection. His hand reached out, entwining with hers, a touch that whisked her back to the waltz they had shared under

wove, its melody wrapping around her heart. Emboldened,