Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 828:

A thin veil seemed to drift across the painting’s surface. It didn’t look like paint at all — it resembled real fabric, delicate and weightless.

Right then, Mariana clearly caught the sound of chairs dragging across the floor from the judges’ table. Some of the judges had risen, unable to resist. They walked briskly over, eager to examine Maia’s artwork more closely.

Their faces quickly shifted. Shock and awe spread across their features as they studied the details.

“This… this was actually done with paint? No matter how I look at it, it honestly seems like there’s a real sheer cloth sitting on top of it.”

“Just look at how the shadow of the veil falls, how the colors are layered, how she handled the transparency… it’s absolutely flawless.”

“What really draws you in are the eyes and that faint smile — there’s something mysterious about them. You can’t tear your gaze away. There’s no question in my mind — Maia has to be Matias, the one who created Rebirth!”

“I always believed Mariana was the brightest star among young painters. I never imagined someone else could outshine her. This piece deserves full marks, no question.”

other judges

collectors seated among the judges couldn’t hold back

Watson, I’d gladly pay ten million

that —

“Fifty million, right here!”

raise it to a

were momentarily speechless, their cameras firing nonstop as they scrambled to capture the frenzy around the bidding collectors. All around,

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Mariana! She doesn’t stand a chance

remained calm.

but this piece isn’t for sale.” Her tone was kind, yet unwavering. Then she turned to Chris, her head tilted slightly and