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?”

the underlying

for her… and

room seemed to shrink for a moment. Claudius’ expression

in pretending ignorance. If Kolton was bringing it up, he clearly already knew the details. “That’s right,” Claudius

who can compete with the

not yet,” Claudius answered. “From what we’ve gathered, they’re likely not from

that, Kolton rose from his chair. With slow, deliberate steps, he walked over and rested a

voice was low and serious. “About Maia… I trust you’ve thought things through. But keep in mind — your position, your decisions — they carry weight. One wrong move can turn

but if Maia…” he said, weighing his words carefully. If Maia ever joined

the thought could take full form, Kolton interjected, “That’s enough. I’m tired.” He reclined in

in advance stayed locked in his mind, unspoken and unused. Silence settled over the study the moment he stepped out. But

him of the hush that falls right before a violent storm. A heavy breath