Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 806:

As they paused outside their rooms, Chris finally broke the silence, his words unhurried.

“You spent the whole ride sneaking glances at me, sweetheart.”

Caught off guard, Maia paused mid-step. Feigning surprise, she tilted her head. “Hmm?”

Chris angled his face toward her, a playful glint in his eye. “You were staring for ages… Did I grow a second nose or something?”

For a moment, Maia couldn’t find her voice. Regaining her composure, she replied, “That’s not true at all. You must have imagined it.”

A lifted eyebrow and a teasing tone answered her. “Oh? Did I now?”

A beat passed before she finally said, “You just seem a little different today.” The excuse

what’s changed?” Chris

then blurted, “Actually —

she managed a casual

shaking off the jet lag and not feeling my

nodded. “Alright, see

passed between them as they exchanged a final glance. Moments later, they each slipped into their separate rooms, thoughts

a sleek outfit, swept her hair into an effortless style, and draped a flowing coat across her shoulders. Without attracting

Ⱡ𝖆𝓉𝓮𝓼𝓉 ςһ𝓪ρ𝑡𝑒𝗋𝓈 ⳑ𝖆𝓁𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․ⅽ𝗈𝗺

to confirm Chris’ medical consultation

on the table beside him was a silver mask of exceptional craftsmanship. Its flawless surface

brow. As he studied his reflection, a flicker of uncertainty crossed his features. His appearance remained utterly unchanged from