Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 801:

Once Maia had departed, a long silence settled between them before Kiley finally let her gaze drift toward Raegan. Her question came softly and low. “So, what’s your take on Maia?”

With a careless shrug, Raegan swayed her hips and looped her arm around Kiley’s, lounging as if nothing could faze her. “She thinks a few small wins make her a big shot. Honestly, I’ve met dozens just like her — quick to get defensive and too proud for her own good.”

As Raegan swept her hair over one shoulder, she let her gaze drift to Mariana, a sly smile playing on her lips. A moment ago, she had picked up on Mariana’s obvious attempt to raise the stakes. It made her wonder if those feelings for the Cooper Group’s illegitimate son ran deeper than simple disdain.

That might be the sort of detail her boss would want to know about.

Kiley’s eyes narrowed, a shadow flickering across her face as she followed Raegan’s gaze to where Mariana stood. Her voice, sharp and cool, cut through the room.

“Mariana, you should know better. As a Cooper, composure is everything. You made this move without even consulting me. I hope you’re not acting on a whim — because you’d better be absolutely certain you can win.”

But Mariana didn’t flinch. Her gaze held firm, blazing with defiance.

win. What Maia stole from

softening just a touch. She stepped deliberately to Mariana’s side,

if you want to win,

puzzled by the calm shift in her

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her words turning coaxing, almost

truly want to win,

flicker of confidence lit Mariana’s

pause, she

I’ve won two national gold

that’s the battlefield we choose. And Mariana — assume Maia is at the top of her game. Treat her

precision and calculated calm were unwavering — but this time, Mariana felt

How much time could she