Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 640:

He had tried to erase the trending topic from Twitter, but as soon as one mention disappeared, another appeared just as fast, like someone was pulling strings from the shadows.

A sudden thought crossed Chris’ mind, and a bitter smile crept across his face as he let out a short, mocking laugh.

He powered off his phone, stepped out of his room, and made his way to Maia’s door, tapping on it softly.

The door swung open right away.

Standing there in silk pajamas that showed off her graceful shape, Maia made Chris stop in his tracks for a split second, and he had to swallow nervously.

“Maia, is there anything you need help with?” he asked, keeping his eyes on her calm and gentle expression.

Maia walked out into the hallway, grabbed a cup, and filled it with water at the nearby dispenser.

at Chris, who had quietly followed, and offered him a smile. “Shouldn’t you be asking me whether I actually

eyes grew serious and he replied,

was mirrored in Maia’s clear

her or question her honesty, he placed his

brought a gentle warmth

myself.” Maia’s eyes grew gentle as she

his trust and partly

confidence in her was all that Maia needed right

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Maia believed only she could set right. Chris, an ordinary chauffeur, could not solve the problem for her even

had uncovered who was really behind Larkin, and

smile. “Don’t let it trouble you. The facts will hold up

back in his room, Chris sat down on his bed, looking thoughtful. Maia’s words — “the facts will hold up to any investigation” — kept