Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 946:

Her brow furrowed. Probably some telemarketer, she figured, and ended the call without a second thought.

People online had turned against her, and the sentiment had grown sour. A large chunk of internet users were pointing fingers, claiming she’d cheated on her husband with Claudius.

Chris, unsurprised by the gossip, simply shrugged it off. He didn’t believe a word of it.

While heading into the kitchen to get dinner started, Chris casually kept glancing toward Maia, staying alert. He found himself wondering whether Maxwell had taken care of the problem already.

It had been one hell of a day for Maia—too much going on, too fast. Chris had already made up his mind: he’d take charge, get Ethan out safely, and keep Maia from having to stress over it.

that moment, her phone rang a second time. The same unfamiliar number showed up. She

Watson, yeah? We’ve taken your brother, Ethan. If you want

He sounded scared, pressured. He recited

replied instantly, not even stopping to

a dead man!” the man snapped before disconnecting.

imagination soar with

still tied up with dinner prep, and moved toward him. “Something’s come up at the MCN,” she said. “Pattie’s in a bind. I’ve got to go help

her heel, careful not to meet his eyes, and headed for the door. Chris stopped what he was doing. Her refusal to look at him said it all. He guessed the call hadn’t

kidnapping of Maia’s brother at such a critical moment? Was the Cooper Group

without a second

voice low and tight,