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.”

wheel. Even if Chris hadn’t offered, she would’ve mentioned

was probably about to leave the car. If

and asked, “Mr. Payne, can you tell me now?

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

at all. That seemed to calm Maxwell, and he

opened his mouth to reply, Chris cut in. His tone was so relaxed that it was like he

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

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 in the underworld, digging up the truth

to take it on. And Chris, truth be

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