Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 907:

Cade shifted his gaze, locking eyes with his assistant. For the first time, he noticed that something had shifted. The usual loyalty and discipline had faded. Instead, the man stood there, openly defying him.

Before Cade could get a word in, the assistant spoke up again, more firmly this time. “Sir, we should seriously reconsider. Everyone in Wront knows who Maia is now. And honestly… if she hadn’t been there today, my mother might’ve gotten hurt at Harmony Plaza.”

That hit him, but Cade kept his expression unreadable. “Let me handle the judgment calls. Your job is to follow orders.”

Without hesitation, he moved forward and fixed his gaze on a window high above. A gentle glow spilled from the ninth floor, a clear sign that someone had just arrived.

His next move was simple—identify the exact unit and relay it to the client.

At the same time, Maia stepped into the comfort of the home she hadn’t seen in days. A flick of the light switch revealed a surprising sight—everything was spotless. Chris had spent the evening cleaning rather than lounging around.

she made her way into the living room, where she found Chris slowly standing

Chris said, his voice thick with drowsiness. Although his words were groggy, the

the couch, catching the subtle

tugged at her brows. Though her voice held a hint of scolding, there was worry beneath it. “It’s way too late.

couldn’t settle down,” he admitted softly, affection coloring every word. “Figured if I napped on the couch, I’d hear you come in and finally get some

a scold. “I’m not a kid anymore, you know. I can handle myself.” Still, his words sent a wave of

𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢: g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫶ⅽ𝗼𝗺

the kitchen. “With all that tossing and

his tone. “This recipe is perfect for bedtime—a little comfort

a steaming bowl, carefully setting it on the dining table. He gave it a gentle

carrying the promise of something delicious. Maia inhaled, eyes lighting up. “That smells amazing! I had no

on Chris’s face. “Honestly? I just followed instructions from the internet.