Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 696:

Although Maia spoke calmly just now, she was actually quite surprised. Chris’s driving skill was something only a professional could achieve… Especially the level of skill in escaping—it was on par with some professional race car drivers.

The downpour was getting worse, and when Maia glanced in the rearview mirror, the press cars were nowhere to be seen.

Chris eased off the gas. His plan was to drop Maxwell off first, then make sure that Pattie got home safely.

“Ms. Miller, once Mr. Payne is out, please tell me where you live so I can get you home,” Chris said.

Pattie gave him a sharp look, as if she was in on something, but kept it to herself. All she said was, “Alright, no problem. I’ll leave Maia in your care.”

to be the third wheel. Even if Chris hadn’t offered, she would’ve mentioned it

to leave the car.

you tell me now? Who asked you to look into

posture at her question. He rubbed the back of his head and shot a quick look at

all. That seemed to calm Maxwell, and he let out a

as Maxwell opened his mouth to reply, Chris cut in. His tone was so relaxed that it was like he was talking about the weather. “I asked Mr.

She had thought about that possibility before — it had crossed her mind more than once. Still, hearing it out

she could think of. Nothing had ever turned up any solid proof. Thus, Maia understood better than anyone how tough this situation really was. Even with Maxwell’s wide web of contacts

it on. And Chris, truth be told, didn’t have money or anything

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