Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 646:

Pattie gathered her team, urging everyone to keep a low profile and avoid discussing the unfolding crisis in any context.

Pattie placed her confidence in Maia’s ability to handle the crisis. For now, her own responsibility was to keep the company steady and avoid piling on more stress.

She addressed her team in a firm, unwavering tone. “I know some of you might question my decisions or feel uncertain about our next steps,” Pattie said, eyes sweeping the room. “You’re entitled to your thoughts, but right now, what matters is unity. This is not the time to go rogue. We have to stand together and follow instructions. That’s non-negotiable.”

When the meeting ended, Pattie slipped back into her office, fatigue weighing down her shoulders.

Gone was the authoritative leader, her expression now clouded with anxiety.

Though she would never let her staff see this side of her, she secretly wished for someone she could lean on, just for a moment.

Pattie cursed under her breath, taking a generous gulp of red wine.

“Larkin, you bastard!”

pulling her from her

“Alice will arrive in Wront at noon tomorrow.

crease formed on Pattie’s brow as she quickly replied, “Maia, don’t tell me you’re planning to settle things behind closed

come forward and defend Maia, the tide could turn in their favor. But doing it quietly might look like Maia was admitting

Pattie refused to believe that Maia would

as if she could sense Pattie’s worries. Her voice was calm and

new chapters at

not looking to make a secret deal. I just want a conversation with Alice, face to face. She’s just a pawn in someone else’s game, not the real enemy. I don’t want to ruin her reputation, either. We should at least give her a chance to walk away with some dignity. There’s

Pattie was caught off guard,

lips. “You always think

I have to personally escort her,

newfound determination for the battle that