Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 988:

Everyone held their breath, wondering whether Maia’s rumors would be crushed outright or proven beyond doubt.

Journalists already had their cameras pointed and their recorders ready at the microphone on the podium.

The low chatter in the hall slowly died down, though many people still stole glances at each other and spoke in hushed tones.

“Do you reckon Maia will turn up today?”

“Why would she bother? Just to be shamed in front of everyone?”

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hall, her presence sharp and commanding. She dropped herself into a seat without care and swept the crowd with a frosty stare that

Group, if you dare spout nonsense today, you’ll have

She glanced down and saw Maia’s name flashing on the screen. Pattie’s heart skipped a beat as she quickly pressed the answer button, lowering her voice. “Maia, you finally decided to answer

short pause lingered before a deep male voice came

through Pattie’s mind as she heard his voice. She couldn’t help but imagine countless scenarios.

the hospital bed. His brow furrowed, and his voice came out low.

late you were up, you can’t…” Pattie took a deep breath before continuing, “Chris, can’t you at least wake Maia up? This is no small issue! I’m

“I told you,

a moment, but with Pattie waiting on the other end, he finally came clean. “She’s in the

Her voice shook as she pressed, “Tell me