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.”

tossed restlessly in her bed, unable to

like a

since that heated argument with her father,

having watched Lark Fashion’s new product

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

for

when it became clear that Maia hadn’t plagiarized anything and certainly

a fact left her

to her father that day now

to admit her mistake, but the apology seemed

she’d been wrestling with how

it was already past

message got typed out, only to be deleted moments