Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 802:

After all, Mariana had been hailed as a painting prodigy since childhood — how could she possibly lose to Maia in this field?

Her lips curved into a confident, almost smug smile. “And with you pulling the strings, the competition will be portrait painting — my domain. I can’t lose.”

“That’s good. Head back to the hotel and prepare thoroughly. Stay sharp — don’t let your guard down,” Kiley said with a knowing smile, though a subtle chill still lingered in her eyes. No one slipped past her unscathed.

And Maia would be no exception.

“Understood,” Mariana replied, her voice tinged with quiet fire. Her proud, confident gaze swept toward the direction Maia had disappeared, a silent vow burning in her mind. “Maia, this time I’ll crush you completely — there won’t be a single chance for you to rise again.”

Behind them, Raegan remained still, a quiet smile curling at her lips. She watched Mariana go, amusement flickering in her eyes.

It seemed tomorrow was destined to be nothing short of spectacular.

and her group made their way out of the bustling

hit

her eyes upward, she found comfort in the wide stretch of blue overhead and finally let out a deep, steady breath. A visit meant only to honor Alice’s invitation and quietly appreciate her own paintings had turned into a public scene she hadn’t

Alice wore a pout, apologizing nonstop, her regret shadowing Maia all the way from the art hall

and swearing he’d had no say in the matter. He pleaded for a dinner

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soft laugh escaped Maia, amused by this fiery side of Alice. “Go on,

stage had

later, Maia and Chris strolled toward

made Maia snort under her breath and give

brought her back. Chris caught up