Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 932:

“Remember that birthday party for Maia? Claudius from the Cooper family supposedly gave her some over-the-top gift. The rumors are starting to make sense now.”

“Mariana said it herself. There’s definitely something going on between Claudius and Maia.”

“If she actually cheated on her husband, the fallout would be enormous.”

Eyes bore down on Maia, but she faced the crowd with unwavering calm, her chin lifted and back perfectly straight.

Kiley, lips twisting into a taunting grin, retorted, “Ms. Watson, I appreciate the advice, but maybe you should be explaining why you’re hanging around with my brother?”

That comment sent tension spiking through the room. Maia’s brow knit together. She could see exactly what Kiley was after—pin everything on her and drag her name through the mud.

to respond was swallowed up by a shrill cry that shattered the air. “Maia! I swear I’ll end you, you

herself free from Raegan’s grip and lunged at the dining table. Snatching a

mood shifted in

several patrons hurriedly backed away, panic written

but she stayed calm and steady. Without a hint of fear,

stumbled forward, crashing into the table’s edge and cutting her forehead badly. Through gritted teeth, she bore the pain without hesitation and spun around

𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫺𝖼𝗈𝗆

the light, flashing

Kiley and Claudius shouting at her. Her gaze

from the doorway. “Put it down!” The command carried a weight that seemed to stop

she recognized the voice

in a few strides. All eyes followed as he landed a sharp chop on Mariana’s wrist with pinpoint accuracy. The knife clattered out of her hand, dropping to the