Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 776:

Maia warmly returned the hug.

“I’ve taken care of everything,” Alice announced with a radiant smile. “The hotel is ready, and I booked a dinner reservation too. You have to try the beef ribs — they’re practically famous here.” Her gaze shifted curiously to the man standing just behind Maia.

“And… who’s the gentleman accompanying you?”

Maia turned slightly. Chris stood tall at her back, sunglasses still in place, his expression calm and unreadable. His posture radiated quiet authority.

Before Maia could answer, Alice’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “Is he your bodyguard?”

For a second, Maia blinked in surprise — then burst into laughter.

Behind her, Chris furrowed his brow ever so slightly.

back to glance at

Alice. He’s my

Chris’ expense, it was also the most

“He’s got that look — like the kind of guy who

look, as if asking, Seriously? I look like a

and

Maia’s and marched on. “Don’t worry, Ms. Watson,” she said cheerfully. “Here in Sceibar, I have a little sway. Anyone

behind them with a resigned sigh, hefting both suitcases without a

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evening. Their hotel, a discreet jewel tucked into the hillside, exuded quiet opulence — sleek, understated, and built for those who prized

— a shimmering ribbon of water winding through the majestic slopes of the Apex Mountains. At that

restaurant, a prestigious spot whispered about in