Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 967:

In his panic over Marisa, he’d completely lost track of Chris’ and Maia’s situation.

Without wasting another second, Maxwell tapped Chris’ contact and darted for the exit.

Instead of heading off alone, he made up his mind to find Chris first and search together from there.

There was still a chance to fix things — if they weren’t too late.

Before he could take another step, someone yanked him by the arm and dragged him outside.

The sudden pull threw Maxwell off balance, and he spun around to see who it was.

A masked figure stood before him, blending in with the costumed crowd that had filled the dance floor earlier.

as Maxwell prepared to push back, the figure pressed something into his hand — a mask identical to his

on and come with

Mr. Cooper?” Maxwell

only deepened his confusion. Why

Maxwell didn’t ask questions. He slipped the mask on without hesitation. As they moved, Maxwell quickly updated Chris, explaining the missed calls

been searching for Marisa, Chris didn’t scold or

I’m guessing your sister got dragged into it, too. From what

mind wander with

say?” Shock gripped Maxwell as the words sank in, draining the color

“Damn it! I’m heading back to the car. I need

the entrance.” Before he could move, Chris stepped

shoulders and squaring his stance, Chris muttered, “This time,

clenched his

echoed throughout the underground