Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 836:

“Who could possibly doubt Maia now? She had proven it all with her talent! Today would be etched in Otrultho’s art scene for many years. Her painting was destined to be legendary!”

The applause swelled, cheers booming through the gallery, louder than ever before.

Just as the noise began to fade, a voice suddenly pierced the crowd. “I… lost?”

Mariana stood frozen, her lips trembling, eyes wide with disbelief and shock. She stepped back, clutching her chest, barely able to catch her breath. It felt like she was plunging into a bottomless pit.

“This can’t be… How did I end up losing?” Mariana glanced at her sister Kiley, her face drained of color.

Kiley’s expression was just as serious and heavy.

There was no denying it — Mariana had been defeated.

Still, Kiley needed to figure out how to contain the fallout from this art battle.

had stayed quiet most of the time, was lost

due to skill, or had luck

hadn’t found that photo of Chris’ mother, would Maia

Maia clearly called for careful planning

room quieted down once again, tension

moved toward Mariana with measured steps. Her face was calm, but her eyes gleamed with a cutting edge. “Mariana, I won again. A bet’s a bet. You’re not going to

words struck Mariana like a

intended to say to Maia — but now, the roles

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shame crashed over

as she stared daggers at Maia. “I lost!” Mariana’s voice cracked, raw with emotion. “Maia! If you’re really all that talented, then let’s go again — one

gave her a

toward the judges, her glare sharp and accusing. “Is that

crushing truth, desperate to