Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 839:

The painting duel’s outcome meant nothing to Raegan. Her true mission was protecting Kiley, earning her trust, and completing the leader’s orders.

Bright lights flooded the hall while charged whispers and wild speculation filled the air, forcing even the most composed guests to reconsider their positions.

Kiley waved her hand dismissively. “No, thanks. That’s unnecessary.”

Her gaze locked onto Maia, eyes deep and unreadable as midnight waters. A moment passed before she stepped forward, her voice calm yet carrying unmistakable authority. “Everyone, you may not realize this. Chris Cooper carries the Cooper name, but he’s nothing more than an illegitimate child of the Cooper family. Isn’t it natural for a bastard child to struggle with acceptance?” She let the words hang in the air before continuing, “Right now, I’m still in negotiations with Maia. Please, keep the noise down.”

Kiley’s piercing stare cut through the crowd like a blade, redirecting every eye toward Chris.

Amidst the swirling chaos of rumors, Chris’ attention had remained solely on Maia from the very beginning.

turmoil might as well have been invisible. His world

visit his grandfather without any hindrance. Warmth bloomed in Chris’ chest, his heart cradled in

illuminating the

grip, feeling an overwhelming urge to hold Maia

Maia, curiosity sharpening into something more probing.

innocent question lay a calculated test. She found that Maia

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demand became crystal clear. She was deliberately turning Otrultho’s entire art

the art world’s elite proved that

vendetta Maia harbored against Cooper Group, but this woman’s strategic move had already derailed their international

Chris. Her voice wasn’t loud, yet it somehow reached every corner of the hall. “The reason for my demand