Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 799:

“I’ve got to hand it to her — she’s got guts. Or maybe she’s just all show and no substance. Inside, she might be shaking like a leaf.”

“Or perhaps it’s all a performance — a calculated move to unnerve her opponent and throw them off balance.”

Yet Chris felt a warm surge in his chest as he heard Maia’s words. She was standing up for him — shielding him, even now.

Mariana, hearing the murmurs, allowed a smug smile to curl her lips. She was ready to settle the matter on the spot. But then Kiley stepped in.

“In that case,” she said coolly, “let’s hold the competition tomorrow at ten in the morning. Take the day to prepare properly. That way, no one can claim Mariana took advantage of you.”

Her eyes calmly swept across Maia before landing on Grover. “We’d be honored if you would serve as the witness and judge for tomorrow’s match.”

Grover blinked, surprised by the sudden request, but nodded quickly. This situation was well beyond his control now. With the Cooper Group involved, he had no choice but to ride the tide.

measured. “And to ensure absolute fairness, the drawing theme will be chosen at random — from ideas submitted by the audience. Anyone who wishes to

Kiley turned her gaze back to Maia, her eyes flickering

appeared. This seemingly fair arrangement must already be rigged. Kiley had likely made plans to sway the outcome — stacking the deck in favor of a theme she

Mariana’s lips curved into a small, knowing smile. “It

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the Cooper sisters — each for her own reasons — reached an unspoken agreement. Victory was

respond, the onlookers

plan! It’s completely fair. Ms. Cooper’s leadership at Radiant Jewels

themes? That’s brilliant — it makes it all

now, it just means she’s afraid. Any real artist

doubt. She stood

“I have no objections.”