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.

prepared to push back, the figure pressed something into his hand — a

and come with me,”

Cooper?” Maxwell

confusion. Why was

they moved, Maxwell quickly updated Chris, explaining the missed calls and

that Maxwell had been searching for Marisa, Chris didn’t scold or question

ring hidden around here… I asked you to keep watch, but forget it. Maia’s probably already inside. And I’m guessing your sister got dragged into it, too. From what I dug up, they’ve been thrown onto the stage — forced to fight.” That conclusion wasn’t a guess. It came from the

mind wander with

Maxwell as the words sank in, draining the

followed, and his voice rose. “Damn it! I’m heading back to the car. I

near the entrance.” Before he could move, Chris stepped in and placed a firm hand on

and squaring his stance, Chris muttered, “This

from Maxwell. He simply clenched his jaw

throughout the