Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 765:

Wearily, Hurst massaged his temples.

“Stop meddling in grown-up affairs. You should be concentrating on your studies instead. Your entrance exams are right around the corner.”

Melanie rolled her eyes at his deflection, shouldered her backpack, and headed toward the door.

“Fine. Then at least try to get some rest this morning. I’m heading to school now.”

As he watched his daughter’s figure vanish through the doorway, Hurst let out a long sigh. Had his sleepless night really been that obvious?

In the car, Melanie gazed out at the passing scenery, a deeply satisfied smile spreading across her face. Rather than watching Hurst — a perfectly eligible bachelor — fall prey to some shallow gold-digger, she would much prefer seeing him with Maia.

Maia possessed both stunning beauty and remarkable capability. Though only a few years older than Melanie herself, she radiated intelligence, maturity, and dependability — qualities that made her truly worthy of her father.

rare, and as Hurst’s daughter, Melanie felt it was her duty to lend him a helping hand. Her next move would be gathering proof that Maia remained unmarried,

require the help of Maia’s brother, Ethan. Winning him over and securing his

I’ll do! For Dad’s future happiness, I can afford to set aside my pride for a while, she resolved

the campus, carrying a

against her shoulder, slipping

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Melanie strode over to Ethan, seized his arm without

doing?” Ethan jerked back instinctively, but

with me for a moment. I have something really important

but the urgency in Melanie’s expression made him pause. “Alright, but

a secluded corner of the hallway. Once she confirmed they were alone, her voice dropped to an earnest whisper. “Have you asked Maia yet? Is

question hit Ethan like a bolt, memories of Maia’s words from the