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…”

fixed entirely on her figure in the distance — his fists tightening

had been convinced that this time he would finally get the jump on Maia and see

back channels, then reached the airport long before her plane was set to land, believing that

was quickly replaced by

fell

a wave of reporters blocked

wait and watch, searching for even the

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝘄𝘄⸱𝗀𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝗌⧸ⅽ𝗈𝗺

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

freeze,

look away

only offered a