Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 611:

Since childhood, she had witnessed Kolton bend the world to his will. When a classmate dared to cross her back then, that entire family had vanished from Wront without a trace. Now, with Maia in the crosshairs, the outcome would be no different.

Whatever grievance had once twisted her expression was gone. As she exited the study, a quiet smirk replaced it — calm, confident, victorious.

Minutes later, Claudius stepped into the room.

His gaze landed on his father, who was already watching him with a look as hard as stone.

A lump formed in Claudius’ throat. “You called for me, Dad?”

Kolton didn’t answer immediately. He simply narrowed his eyes and motioned for Claudius to step closer. “So, you attended Maia’s birthday celebration yesterday?”

conversation, but the

three gifts for her… and that

shrink for a

bringing it up, he

slightly, amusement mixing with scrutiny. “There aren’t many who can compete with

what we’ve gathered, they’re likely not from

chair. With slow, deliberate steps, he walked over and rested

Maia… I trust you’ve thought things through. But keep in mind — your position, your decisions — they carry weight. One wrong move can turn an ally into an

up the underlying warning without needing it spelled out. “I get it… but if Maia…” he said, weighing his words carefully.

“That’s enough. I’m tired.” He reclined in his chair and closed

his mind, unspoken and unused. Silence settled

It reminded him of the hush that falls right before a violent storm. A heavy breath escaped him. Maia wasn’t just