Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 780:

Raegan turned slightly, nodding once with a light smile, offering no explanation. Shifting closer, Kiley draped an arm across her shoulder and gave her a sideways glance. “That’s not like you. I thought men weren’t your thing.”

Raegan arched a brow in amusement. “That’s not entirely true.”

Her voice was calm as she added, “It’s just that most of them don’t interest me.”

Curiosity lit up in Kiley’s eyes as she slid her arm around Raegan’s narrow waist. “So this guy’s not like the others, huh? What’s the situation between you two?”

With a shrug and a half-smile, Raegan replied casually, “Okay, don’t laugh — but honestly, there’s been zero progress.”

That answer made Kiley cough while smoking, forcing her to quickly snuff out her cigarette. Turning to face her friend fully, she tilted Raegan’s chin with one hand, eyes narrowing in disbelief as she studied her closely.

Even with no makeup, Raegan looked effortlessly striking. Every subtle movement, every smile, carried a magnetic pull that few could resist, regardless of gender. More than her looks, it was the way she carried herself — confident, graceful, and unintentionally seductive — that made people instinctively want to shield her. How was it possible that any man could resist that?

to you? Don’t tell me he swings the

widened as she blinked in surprise. “Wait

flicker of doubt. “What do you think I should

Raegan’s moment of hesitation. “Just test the waters yourself. You’ve got enough charm to melt anyone — so if he stays unaffected when you’re alone together, well… there’s your

in that…” she muttered, her voice trailing off as a curious excitement stirred inside her. After all,

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the hallway. Just as he lifted his hand to knock on Maia’s door, it swung

looked at each other across the doorway. Instead of his usual sharp attire, Chris wore a light gray

an ease about him today, something gentle and quietly charming. Maia quickly gathered herself and said with composure, “Good morning, Chris. You’re up earlier than I

preceded Chris’ smile. “You insist on early mornings, honey. I wouldn’t

twitched ever so slightly, Maia chose not to comment. With a calm motion, she turned back to shut the

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windows, casting long shadows