Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 939:

Disappointment flickered across Kolton’s face. Maia’s name burned in his thoughts like acid. He crouched down and placed both hands on Mariana’s thin shoulders. “Alright, alright. You are not sick,” he said soothingly. “How about dessert instead? Something sweet to take your mind off things, hmm?”

She sniffled, wary. “Really? No hospital?”

“Really,” Kolton reassured with a faint smile. “I promise.”

Only then did she nod, drained from her tears. Her body sagged as she leaned against him, eyes dull with exhaustion. “I messed everything up, Dad,” she whispered, her voice breaking.

Kolton rubbed her back in soft circles. “It is alright. You just need to rest.”

Outside Wront University, a sleek dark gray car pulled to a slow stop. Raegan sat behind the wheel, her eyes shielded by stylish sunglasses. She held a folder loosely in one hand—fresh from her informant’s desk. Inside were a student ID and a detailed profile: Ethan, a special admit at Wront University, thriving in the elite preparatory program.

face and eyes clear as morning water. There

be him,” she

young man approaching the

be far simpler than expected. All she needed was to take Ethan—Maia’s younger brother. Everything else had been arranged. Kiley had paved the road ahead. This move would not only earn her more of Kiley’s trust, but also offer a closer look at

stepping out of the car.

she slipped back behind the wheel and followed the

𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖖𝖚𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖞 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉:

down. A breeze

The driver was a woman—not

eager to see

vehicle drew nearer, although she couldn’t discern the woman’s face, it was