Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 600:

“That was extraordinary!” Pattie exclaimed, her enthusiasm unmistakable as she sidled closer to Roland. She had a mission tonight. She had to keep Roland in check, prevent Chris from misreading Maia’s intentions, and ensure that Chris’ role as Maia’s husband remained concealed.

Roland’s face darkened as he watched the performance, his irritation palpable.

Pattie leaned in, her breath brushing his ear. “Penny for your thoughts?” she murmured.

With Elvira momentarily distracted, Pattie seized her chance.

“Care to join me for a drink, Mr. Cullen?” she asked, her tone teasing yet insistent.

Roland glanced up, ready to decline, but Pattie’s expression left no room for refusal.

“Been apart for just a few days, and already you’re so distant. Don’t you recall that night at the hotel?” she whispered, her lips grazing his ear.

A chill of dread coursed through Roland. He clapped a hand over her mouth, casting furtive glances at Elvira and Maia.

he hissed, exhaling in relief when he saw neither

“Nothing happened that night!”

so sure we did nothing?” Pattie purred, her voice a

too much drink,

to his lips.

Roland, felt her jaw tighten and her expression darken. How dare Pattie exploit the moment

The audacity was infuriating.

Elvira moved to intervene, but Maxwell deftly stepped into her

until Maxwell spoke. “Dr. Cullen, I need to discuss a personal matter. I’ve heard of your reputation as the renowned healer of Drakmire. Your last visit to Wront caused quite a stir. You see, I had

earnest, contrasted sharply with his earlier levity. Elvira’s professional

terribly sorry. Tonight isn’t ideal. But please, come see me

abs, pressing a hand to his

stared, momentarily stunned by his shamelessness,

the errant thought, she snapped