Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 662:

Chris answered his barrage with a smile, letting the question hang in the air.

Maxwell continued, “But for real, Maia’s skill in fashion design is almost scary. That Alice, who usually struts around like she owns the world, actually bowed and apologized in public. And then, she even begged to be Maia’s apprentice? I would never have imagined seeing that!

He chuckled and added, “Bet the entire fashion design industry in Otruitho is losing its mind right now. Who would’ve thought their pride and joy, Alice Byrd, would look like a rookie in front of Maia? She looks completely out of her league next to Maia!”

Chris just responded with a slight grin, placing his phone on the table and giving his head a little shake. He said, “You’re reading too much into it. I only found out about this as it happened.”

In a steady tone, he added, “Still, from the very beginning, I knew she’d find a way.”

Maxwell shot him a skeptical look. “Really? What makes you so sure?” Doubt was written all over his face.

only just learning the outcome, why did he never once seem rattled? His composure

Chris’s features softened as Maia

answered, “Of course I trust her—she’s my wife. Isn’t that just the way it should

deserted Maxwell

the subject. Public displays of affection from Chris had not been on Maxwell’s bingo card

his hands in the air. “Could you turn down the sugar a little, Chris? If you keep this up, I’ll have

Maxwell added, “If only I could figure out where my future

magic

confession, a certain someone flashed

guard by his

coming up. He still needed Elvira to check up

to the venue.” There was a sly smile tugging at Chris’s lips.