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.

Chris circled the table and took the seat right next

reply. He nudged

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

thin material, and Maia could feel his warmth. She turned to him, her eyes finding his, and caught the playful determination in

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crept across Maia’s cheeks, and she quickly averted her

hand clung to the microphone a bit tighter without her noticing. Elvira, watching the scene, could barely hold back her irritation. She was ready to snatch the microphone

Maxwell darted over and pressed her back into her

join me for a drink? I’m from Drakmire, too!” She hardly had time to process his words before he handed

“You—”

love song, and lowered the lights, setting the mood all over again.

that whisked her back to the waltz they had shared under the

herself spellbound by the tender love song he wove, its melody wrapping around her heart. Emboldened, she lifted the microphone