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 was something unmistakably gentle about him, eerily

be

a young man approaching the campus gate. He matched the

younger brother. Everything else had been arranged. Kiley had paved the road ahead. This move would not

gate and paused, glancing around as though expecting someone. Raegan seized her chance. She opened the door, stepping out of the car. But before she could approach, another vehicle—a luxury model—glided

behind her shades as she slipped back behind the

𝖖𝖚𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖞 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉:

passenger-side window rolled down. A breeze lifted a long

driver was a

to

couldn’t discern the woman’s face, it was obvious she wasn’t Maia—and she