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.

the entire room as

the very beginning. She had known about the

it now with terrifying clarity. Maia had masterfully exploited

at a disadvantage. She had been orchestrating everything

shattered, her eyes wide with terror as she stared at

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗴⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧸ⅽ𝗈𝗺

behind bars had outmaneuvered her at every

down on her chest until

media erupted into enthusiastic

apology.

is Maia a gifted artist and absolutely stunning, but she possesses such a magnanimous

Mariana even deserve forgiveness? Maia’s far too kind!