Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 777

Chapter 777:

By the time the clock struck nine, Alice had returned them to their hotel with her usual elegance and efficiency.

Maia’s and Chris’ rooms were next to each other. As they reached the hallway, Chris hesitated before reaching for his door — and finally broke his silence.

“Do I really look like a bodyguard?”

Maia, hand on the door handle, turned her head. Her eyes held a teasing spark as she studied him for a beat.

“You do,” she said softly. “You radiate security. It’s a gift.”

The irritation that had briefly clouded Chris’ features evaporated like mist in sunlight. His shoulders eased, and the corners of his mouth lifted into something unguarded and proud — just for a moment.

Maia smiled. “Get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we’re due at the affiliated hospital of the Sceibar Royal Academy for your checkup. Professor Bryant already made the arrangements.”

a crisp nod.

inside the presidential suite, soft lighting painted the room in warm tones, and the air carried the delicate fizz of chilled champagne. The atmosphere was tailored elegance —

knock

her slender champagne flute back on the marble-topped table, then

shoulders slightly drawn in, fingers twitching

door opened, she

from a high-fashion spread: dressed in a champagne-hued velvet ensemble that hugged her figure with impeccable tailoring. Her makeup was flawless. Her eyes, cool and assessing,

books

nobility cloaked

Kiley Cooper — Kolton’s eldest daughter,

tone was warm, her smile gentle and

the gesture. “It really has been some time,

and had exchanged a few polite remarks, the conversation quickly shifted to the reason behind their

thought your schedule was packed lately. What made you come to

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