Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 950:

A single brow lifted as the shaven-headed man responded, “So, a Cooper, is it? That does make things… slightly more delicate.”

That small reaction stirred something in Melanie. For a second, she dared to believe he might reconsider.

Her hope barely had time to form before it was crushed by his next words. “But the dead don’t tell stories. If no evidence remains, your precious family will just assume you vanished into thin air.”

That sentence hit harder than a blow. Melanie’s legs gave out, and she would’ve fallen if Ethan hadn’t stepped in and steadied her.

Trying to mask the tremor in his voice, Ethan forced out his question. “What are you planning to do with us? We have never crossed you, have we?”

A laugh echoed in the space between them, low and twisted. “All in good time. The answers will come soon enough.”

waiting for a reply, the man pivoted and started down a corridor, passing through

rust and sweat, he came to a stop and looked back at them. His words sliced through the stillness. “Step inside. If

What did that

Baylor,

or I’ll end this right here.” A low growl came from the

out the

jolted Ethan and Melanie into motion. Without looking back, they sprinted ahead, while

tunnel, the roar of a crowd crashing over them like a

taking it all in. They were standing at the center of a massive circular arena, the floor

hidden behind elaborate masks,

underground arena. A million dollars is on the line for anyone who can outlast our champions.” The host gave the pages a dramatic shake before adding, “What I’m holding are signed death waivers from each of the newcomers.

into a frenzy, their cheers bouncing