Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 786:

Alice was equally impressed, letting out amazed gasps again and again. She never would have guessed that Maia’s understanding of art ran so deep.

“Ms. Watson, I had no idea you knew so much about modern art. It’s really impressive. Inviting you to this exhibition was the best decision. I feel like I’m learning so much from you.”

She hurried ahead, buzzing with excitement, chatting about modern art with Maia like a starstruck fan chasing after her idol.

Just then, a voice boomed through the PA system: “Could the artist Matias Watts please make their way to Exhibition Hall 4, where the piece ‘Rebirth’ is on display?”

The entire hall fell silent for a few beats.

Maia stopped in her tracks, a slight frown creasing her brow. Her eyes lifted toward the ceiling speakers as the announcement echoed once more.

Without hesitation, she turned sharply and strode straight toward Hall 4.

Watson! It’s super rare to hear a broadcast like that at an art show. Usually, when they call out for an artist, it’s one of two things: either there’s a big problem with the artwork that needs explaining, or a collector is interested and wants to

said nothing and simply picked up

she looked calm, but inside, curiosity and worry churned. Was something wrong with her

behind, moving instinctively at her side, quietly parting the crowd like

only confirmed that

was just as eager

stress. I’ll ring a friend of mine and get us a prime spot,” Alice said, pulling out her phone to call the

all surged toward

air buzzed with

a crowd? Who’s this Matias Watts? Never heard the name before. What’s the deal with that

the piece is breathtaking and caught the eye of one of the

On the very first day of the show, something like this happens. That painting must

out what made the