Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 803:

“Wait a minute. So what you’re really afraid of isn’t losing Aurora Apparel, but missing me?”

Maia could only stare, speechless. Somehow, she had walked straight into that one.

“You shameless flirt,” Maia said, rolling her eyes, though the smile tugging at her lips betrayed her fondness.

Confidence colored Chris’ voice as he paused, turning to face her directly. With a gentle hand, he brushed a stray strand of hair from her forehead.

“Why would I be worried? You’re extraordinary. There’s no way you’ll lose.”

Whatever happened — no matter what the world took from her — he intended to remain by her side.

Besides, Mariana’s terms only mentioned Maia staying away from him. Nothing ever said Chris couldn’t be the one to chase after her instead.

“What sort of wager are you planning

sparkled with secret delight. A mischievous

things. Why don’t you try your

uneasy look flickering across his

“I have no idea.”

burst of laughter escaped Maia as she

I haven’t actually made

eyes as she decided to both tease Chris and dig for answers about Mariana’s odd request.

𝙇ⲁ𝓉𝖊𝓼𝓉 с𝖍ⲁρ𝓉𝗲𝓇𝓈 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗼𝗺

and I want you to

curiosity mingling with

“What’s on your mind?”

before he exaggerated a look