Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 897:

“Yes.” Kiley moved in from behind, her steps unhurried. She leaned in gently, looping her arms around Raegan’s waist and resting her chin lightly on her shoulder. Her voice took on a slow, playful lilt as she murmured, “So, how about it? Want to come along with me?”

Raegan’s muscles tensed for a moment, especially when she felt the soft warmth of Kiley’s breath near her ear.

Before she had the chance to reply, Kiley spoke again. “I’ve been thinking about bringing you on board—as my CEO’s personal assistant. What do you think?” The words came out sounding light, but there was an unmistakable weight behind them. It felt more like a veiled command than a suggestion.

Raegan shifted, turning her head to meet Kiley’s eyes. The job title didn’t hold much value in itself. But getting access to Cooper Group from the inside? That was the perfect setup for digging deeper… Her thoughts wandered quietly.

Raegan gathered her thoughts in a heartbeat, then replied to Kiley’s proposal, “Whatever it is, I’m on board—as long as it means I can help you.”

“Support me?” Kiley let out a quiet laugh, her breath tickling Raegan’s ear like a breeze.

a strange flicker dancing behind

wrap things up in

While her mind was elsewhere, she

sinking slightly beneath their weight. Kiley lifted herself up a bit, looking down at Raegan with a

me,” she murmured softly, her fingers gently brushing along Raegan’s

𝕋𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝖼𝗈𝗺

room fell into a heavy

meeting her gaze, a flicker of

tender. “You’ve always been so reliable,

a slow path over Raegan’s cheek. If only Raegan could stay like this forever… everything would feel just right. Raegan’s eyes held a trace of nervousness as she reminded herself that this was

strolled slowly to the couch, switched off the floor lamp, and glanced back with a smile. “We’re off to Wront first thing tomorrow. Mariana already booked our tickets. It’s late now—get some sleep,”