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?”

making casual conversation, but the underlying weight

heard you brought three gifts for her…

for a moment. Claudius’

ignorance. If Kolton was bringing it up, he clearly already knew the details. “That’s

who can

yet,” Claudius answered. “From what we’ve gathered, they’re

With slow, deliberate steps, he walked over and rested a firm hand on Claudius’

through. But keep in mind — your position, your decisions — they carry weight. One wrong move can

get it… but if Maia…” he said, weighing his words carefully. If Maia

tired.” He reclined in his chair and closed his eyes, effectively ending

in his mind, unspoken and unused. Silence

stretched endlessly, thick with quiet tension. It reminded him of the hush that falls right