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

such schemes. They indeed commanded a grudging

about witnessing someone’s spectacular fall from grace, watching them crumble from heights of success into complete

from her throne of success, when desperation and heartbreak consumed her completely,

into the plush car seat, Vince retrieved his phone and scrolled to a familiar contact—Shiloh

“Mr. Ward! What a pleasant surprise! To what do

curved Vince’s lips as he savored the

had recognized his potential early, cultivating their relationship strategically and clearing the path for Shiloh’s advancement. The Ward

made subtle inquiries about Maia’s prison experience. Learning that she was managing well enough, he’d let the matter rest. Without exaggeration, Shiloh’s

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