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

hit

blue overhead and finally let out a deep, steady breath. A visit meant only to honor Alice’s invitation and

a pout, apologizing nonstop, her regret shadowing Maia all the way from the

stumbling over his apologies to Alice and swearing he’d had no say in the matter. He pleaded for a dinner together so he could give

a look, she said, “Ms. Watson, why don’t you go back to the hotel for now? I have to give Grover a talking-to

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escaped Maia, amused by this

the authority Grover had commanded on stage had vanished; in Alice’s presence, he

and Chris

Maia snort under her breath and give her

brought her back. Chris caught up and fell in step,