Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 700:

Chris caught her concern and let out a soft laugh. “I don’t have nine lives to spare. But if I hadn’t driven him away to escape back then, he might not have made it.”

Maia paused, then suddenly remembered Maxwell praising Chris’s driving while they were in the car.

A light bulb went off in her mind. “Ah, that makes sense. He complimented your driving because your skills once saved his skin.” She then asked, “So, does that mean you’re even now?”

Chris shook his head. “No, the proof from four years ago was almost impossible to dig up. Maxwell worked hard on it, and though I saved his life, it wasn’t enough.” He sighed deeply and added, “That’s why I agreed to teach him everything I know about driving.”

He said this to make sure Maia wouldn’t get suspicious if he looked Maxwell up later on.

When Maia heard this, all her doubts melted away. It turned out Maxwell wasn’t just trying to repay a debt; he also respected Chris’s driving talent.

Her confusion cleared instantly.

softly. “But promise me you’ll steer clear of trouble and stop risking

“Okay,” Chris answered quietly.

quit your job yet?” Maia asked

let me go. He said he’d move me to a different role, but I’m firm on leaving. He just wants me to finish out this month,”

arrange for

warmth spread inside him and replied gently, “Alright, I’ll

updates live on

eyes locked, and they found themselves

seriously, “Chris, thank

a step closer, teasing, “After all I did, you’re

beat for no clear reason.