Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 929:

Frozen in place, Claudius parted his lips as if to speak, but no words came—and he made no effort to follow her.

Without looking back, Maia turned on her heel and made her way toward the exit. Golden light poured in from the massive windows, outlining her figure in a gentle, sunlit glow.

Still rooted to his seat, Claudius stared ahead blankly, as though every bit of color had been drained from the scene before him. He had always believed that he could remain composed, that with time, he’d inch closer to her. But the truth remained—Maia had never been his, and she had never once offered him the chance.

Dropping his gaze, Claudius let out a quiet, bitter chuckle that barely reached his eyes.

But just as Maia reached the threshold of the bar, a voice cut through the air like a blade. “Maia! You shameless witch!”

Instantly, Maia came to a stop, her expression tightening with faint irritation. Stepping into view, a figure she knew all too well blocked her path, brimming with hostility.

her features twisted with anger as she jabbed a finger in Maia’s direction.

attention snapped to them. The outburst had captured the entire room, every eye turning

startled by the sudden noise, glanced over his shoulder in disbelief. Mariana? What on earth was

Maia’s face remained composed, a small crease formed between her

aside.” Her voice

down. She marched forward, voice rising. “Is your goal to marry Claudius now and take the Cooper name for yourself? Wasn’t taking away Aurora Apparel Company from us enough? Or

𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣: ⲅⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀・ⅽ𝗼𝗺

out of control, painting Maia as a manipulative woman clawing

hear this. You’re nothing but a shallow face with a fake attitude. Once that mask slips,

Maia like someone completely unhinged. Her original plan had been simple—to catch Claudius in the act of meeting Maia so she could confront him later for his