Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 623:

Surprise flickered across Maia’s expression before understanding settled in. She reached for Pattie’s hands, squeezing them warmly. “Pattie, you’re my dearest friend. Roland is someone I trust completely. If your feelings for him are genuine, not only wouldn’t I mind, I’d be thrilled for you both.”

Those words sent a wave of emotion through Pattie’s chest. She lifted her eyes to meet Maia’s, watching as her anxiety dissolved into determined resolve.

Her hands rubbed together with barely contained excitement. “Well then, I’m done holding back!”

Maia immediately offered an enthusiastic thumbs-up and an encouraging nod.

The two women caught each other’s eyes and dissolved into shared laughter.

Across the city, Vince emerged from an exclusive private club, settling into his car with a cold smile ghosting his lips.

with Richard had just

crazy. Otherwise, he couldn’t have elaborated such

witnessing someone’s spectacular fall from grace, watching them

success, when desperation and heartbreak consumed her completely, that would be his

into the plush car seat, Vince retrieved his phone and scrolled to a familiar contact—Shiloh Hayes, current warden of Wront Prison.

a pleasant surprise! To what do I owe this honor? You know

Vince’s lips as he savored

another faceless corrections officer with ambition but no connections. Vince had recognized his potential early, cultivating their relationship strategically and clearing the path for Shiloh’s advancement. The Ward family’s influence had been

experience. Learning that she was managing well enough, he’d let

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