Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 671:

The hostess froze in disbelief, her mouth hanging open as she lost track of what she wanted to say next.

Every person in the conference hall was equally stunned, and a heavy silence followed.

Suddenly, laughter filled the entire room.

Online comments came pouring in at lightning speed.

“Wait, did I hear that right? Maia stole her heart? What kind of answer is that? Does Richard count this as stealing?”

“This prisoner is something else! Looks like she’s got a real soft spot for Maia! I had no idea Maia was this captivating!”

The hostess’s face is priceless right now. I’m definitely

Richard stared at the stage in

dizzy feeling swept over him; nothing

darkening with frustration. With an edge to her voice, she asked, “Ma’am, could you please answer seriously?

at her, desperate to turn the situation around. “I need you to answer the question honestly — did Maia ever steal anything while

eye roll, the prisoner snapped back, “I’ve already answered. What part are you not understanding? You clearly have no idea what life in there is like. Maybe you should try living in prison yourself! And really, what could anyone steal in a place like that? Go ahead,

continued without pausing, “Did someone feed you the story that Maia’s a thief in prison? Seriously, you’re old enough to know better. Can’t you use your own judgment? How can you

so quickly and fiercely that the hostess had no chance

wasn’t finished. With a sharp movement, she raised her

begins on

out across the entire