Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 861:

With a warm smile, Maia gave a few small nods, acknowledging the heartfelt words.

Out of nowhere, a reporter near the front cut through the cheerful chatter with a pointed question. “Ms. Watson, can you clarify your real relationship with Mr. Chris Cooper?”

Without missing a beat, another voice jumped in. “People are starting to wonder if there’s something deeper going on — beyond the typical employer and bodyguard dynamic.”

The energy in the crowd shifted. For a moment, the noise faded.

All attention locked onto Maia and Chris, eyes wide with curiosity and expectation.

A short distance away from the commotion, Vince remained still, hidden behind dark sunglasses and a black mask, his stare sharp and burning with envy.

Underneath his breath, a bitter whisper escaped. “Maia… and that worthless bastard…”

crowd cheered and snapped photos, he lingered just beyond the edge, cloaked in shadow, his focus fixed

he would finally get the jump

flight information through a few back channels, then reached the airport long before her plane was set to land, believing that fate might just give

was quickly replaced by

fell apart before it even

wave of reporters blocked every path, leaving him stranded far

but wait and watch, searching for even the smallest chance to

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reporter’s question drifted to him without effort. That simple inquiry about the relationship between Maia and Chris felt like a

seemed to freeze, hanging

Vince couldn’t look away from her. He barely remembered

offered a faint,