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.

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

She wrenched herself free from Raegan’s grip and lunged at the dining table. Snatching a knife in a wild frenzy, she acted out of sheer desperation—an unbelievable

then, the mood shifted

a waitress yelled, while several patrons hurriedly backed

ready for this. Her expression tightened just a bit, but she stayed calm and steady. Without a hint of fear, she smoothly stepped back, dodging Mariana’s

forehead badly. Through gritted teeth, she bore the pain without

𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫺𝖼𝗈𝗆

the light, flashing with

Kiley and

low, firm voice boomed from the doorway. “Put it down!” The command carried a weight that seemed to

voice immediately. For a fleeting moment,

sharp chop on Mariana’s wrist with pinpoint accuracy.