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.

their way out

crisp air hit her cheeks, instantly

deep, steady breath. A visit meant only

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

to Alice and swearing he’d had no

didn’t want to end the friendship. Tossing Maia 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 — and make him pay for a feast at the

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

stage had vanished; in

later, Maia and Chris strolled

of Mariana and Kiley, with their smug confidence, made Maia snort under her breath and give her head a

about?” From behind, a familiar voice brought her back. Chris caught up