Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 875:

The assistant stiffened, bowing his head at once. “Understood, Mr. Cooper. I’ll see to it right away.”

Once the assistant left, Kolton returned his gaze to the screen, eyes glinting like steel.

He tapped his fingers on the table — once, twice — then laced his hands together, thinking aloud. “A woman like Maia, already married and once imprisoned — and yet she can still drive Vince this far… Claudius must not be allowed to dream of her either. And perhaps it’s time to arrange Claudius’ marriage.”

Meanwhile, chaos erupted at the Ward Estate.

Charles, hands trembling with rage, slammed his cane on the floor, the sound echoing like thunder. His glare fell upon his son, Gavin, each word dripping with fury. “This is the son you raised? Gavin, just look at the mess he’s made! He’s shamed our entire Ward family!”

Gavin felt a cold dread tightening around his chest.

“Dad… I truly had no idea Vince would go

“Silence!”

was apoplectic, his face flushed with anger, chest heaving violently. “A live broadcast! Has he completely lost his senses? If Maia refuses him, who else would marry him? He’ll be the laughingstock of all Wront! Gavin, answer me! Has Vince secretly reconciled with Maia? Is that why he dared do

words failed him. Before he could gather a reply, the butler, kneeling and visibly shaken, cut in, his voice urgent. “Mr. Ward, there’s something I must confess, though it may already be

his eyes, struggling to speak. “Vince… he’s

narrowed his eyes. Something felt wrong. He scoffed and

𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 — 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘁

with a trembling hand. His voice wavered as he forced the words

instantly. Their heads

pulse rang in Gavin’s ears. His balance faltered, and he

toward Gavin, his face flushed red with rage. His

to say never came. His body collapsed without