Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 843:

Yet moments later, she found herself bowing respectfully before Maia, swallowing her humiliation and resentment in front of the entire room. “I am truly sorry, Ms. Watson.”

This time, Mariana’s apology rang clear and unmistakable, though every word tasted like poison.

Maia stood motionless, studying Mariana as if weighing her sincerity, or perhaps contemplating something else entirely.

Finally, she chose mercy over further punishment. “Alright. I heard you. Watch yourself going forward and avoid stirring up trouble again.”

She stepped closer and placed a gentle hand on Mariana’s shoulder.

At that moment, a faint smile appeared on Maia’s lips, her voice lowered to a whisper meant only for the two of them. “Don’t think I don’t know what you did at the Morgan family’s twin birthday party.”

Mariana’s eyes flew wide, her pupils shrinking to pinpoints as the blood drained from her face.

room as though nothing had transpired between them. “All right, I

had known everything from the very beginning. She had known about the birthday party scheme, about Rosanna’s involvement, about every calculated

at how this painting duel had unfolded, Mariana could see it now with terrifying clarity. Maia had masterfully exploited her thirst for revenge and competitive nature, guiding her step by deliberate step. Finally, Maia got exactly

a disadvantage. She had been orchestrating everything from the very

with terror as she stared at Maia, her very soul

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gravely underestimated this woman. This woman who had endured four years behind bars had outmaneuvered her at every turn, leading to one humiliating defeat

weight of her miscalculation pressed down on her chest until she

the audience and media erupted

that? Maia accepted Mariana’s apology. Such grace and generosity

gifted artist and absolutely stunning, but she possesses such a magnanimous heart! Her

forgiveness? Maia’s far too kind! In