Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 863:

After a pause, he added a warning, “Don’t blow through all our savings. We’re nearly tapped out.”

“No problem, Dad,” Jarrod answered, confidence radiating. “Just watch. I’ll bring Maia home, you’ll see.”

Meanwhile, Pattie had already caught wind of Maia’s return and wasted no time calling. “Maia, you’re back at last! I’ve missed you more than you know.”

The instant Maia picked up, Pattie’s excited voice burst through the speaker, forcing Maia to hold the phone a few inches away.

“You vanished overseas without a single warning, then made headlines everywhere. Your name alone sent MCN’s sales in Otruitho through the roof! Just last week, we moved a million units. Can you even grasp how huge that is?”

Words tumbled out of Pattie in a breathless rush, each one brimming with excitement barely held in check.

The damage Lark Fashion had done with their smear campaign had left MCN struggling for months. But now, every loss had been erased — and

to her ear, Maia allowed herself a

“Sounds wonderful? That’s all you’ve got for me?” She practically squealed, unable to hide her glee. “Honestly, Maia, you’re too calm. You’re an international sensation now! Who would have guessed the famous Matias

buzzing about you. This isn’t just good luck — it’s a massive win for all

escaped Maia. “Stealing the spotlight was never

your praises everywhere, calling you her one true mentor and hailing you as a living legend, the portrait star of a new age. If you keep hiding, I bet your

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little carried away sometimes.” Maia pressed her fingers to her temples,

glowing posts about her and MCN, a sense

laughter brimming with approval. “Anyway, enough about work. Tell me where you are — I

pick up the pure delight in Pattie’s

moment, Maia answered, “Do you still remember the restaurant at the top of Harmony Plaza?” She shot a look at Chris behind the wheel. “That’s where