Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 981:

Up close, he had felt the sheer force behind her kick.

Even in her most fragile moment, she had risked everything for him.

That realization hit him like a wave. His throat tightened.

He held her closer, a weight settling in his chest. Once, he had promised to protect her—sworn it, in fact. Yet here she was, injured and exhausted, because he had failed.

Guilt clawed at his ribs. Anger simmered beneath it.

Chris knew there was a mastermind behind all this, and now all he could do was find that person and avenge Maia.

into the scene, his eyes scanning the aftermath before

said, his voice low and commanding. “Leave the

stare said everything. Tyrant would not be getting up again. Chris nodded and turned to Maia. Without a word, he slid his arms beneath her knees and lifted her into

hospital.” His tone was firm but laced with tenderness. Maia relaxed instantly, resting her head against his shoulder. Her arms wrapped weakly around his neck. A faint smile curled her

holding her, the world felt distant—almost safe. Her

time, she did not

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into the car, her expression unreadable. “I am sorry for

mind.” Without another word, he eased the car over to the roadside and reached up toward his

“It’s just…”

smooth motion, he peeled

the surface of his scalp came off—revealing a different face beneath. What he had peeled off