Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 717:

There’s no point torturing yourself over it. I’ll contact some investment partners to help us buy back shares and steady the market. I just hope this teaches you something valuable. Think twice before acting on impulse next time.”

Kolton’s voice took on a dangerous edge as he continued, “This Maia woman is far sharper than we gave her credit for. I’ve already put people on her trail, and they’re investigating this Mr. M character too. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure they all pay for this humiliation. Maia, the Ward family, and everyone who stands in our way will be dealt with accordingly.

As for you, starting right now, stay away from Maia completely. You’re also banned from posting anything online.”

Kolton’s piercing stare locked onto her, his voice carrying absolute authority. “I need your word that from this moment forward, you’ll pour everything you have into the art exhibition. I want to see you succeed in this field and build a real reputation for yourself. Are we clear?”

His hand reached out to gently stroke Mariana’s hair. “Can you promise me that?”

Mariana raised her head, her body still quivering from the emotional storm. Words came out broken and hesitant. “I… I understand.”

Kolton’s eyes narrowed slightly, his voice remaining steady but unyielding. “Good. I sincerely hope this time you won’t let me down again.”

Hurst’s villa, Melanie tossed restlessly in

thoughts churned like a violent storm, refusing

heated argument with her

made her sleepless was having watched Lark Fashion’s new product launch

in to witness Maia’s downfall and watch her get publicly humiliated. She’d even posted plenty

for great

became clear that Maia hadn’t plagiarized anything and

a fact left her utterly

said to her father that day

to admit her mistake, but the

nine o’clock that evening, she’d been wrestling with how

was already

out, only