Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 714:

With visible effort, Kolton pulled his fury back beneath the surface, his features settling into their usual mask of composed authority.

Terror crept up Shiloh’s spine as he pressed the phone closer to his ear. “Absolutely, Mr. Cooper. This time I’ll root out every last connection the Ward family has planted there. Nothing will remain.”

Kolton released a dismissive sound before shifting topics. “Speaking of oversights, how has Zoey been faring recently? You seem to have neglected updating me on her activities.”

“Zoey’s situation remains stable,” Shiloh replied, dabbing perspiration from his brow. Kolton’s volatile mood tonight left him genuinely unnerved.

“Just because things are going as normal, it doesn’t excuse radio silence.” Kolton’s voice carried a sharp edge as he reinforced expectations. “Moving forward, I expect weekly reports on her activities. No exceptions.”

“Absolutely, Mr. Cooper!” Shiloh answered with crisp efficiency.

anticipated the call’s conclusion, but Kolton’s tone shifted once

she ever have any contact with Zoey?” Kolton’s gaze narrowed as he

absolute certainty that Shiloh remained loyal to his interests

a physical blow, his phone nearly slipping from

his forehead as he fought to steady his

letter Zoey had pressed into his palm that afternoon as he departed

echoed clearly. “Open it if Kolton

your update

After opening it, he took a quick glance

they were locked up in the same facility, it’s highly likely that Maia and Zoey would have run into each other. I’ve also wondered if there’s more between them than just that. But so far, nothing