Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1000:

“You weren’t obligated to tell us any of this, Mr. Cooper.” After a brief pause, Maia finally spoke. “I’m not the type to place blind trust in anyone just because of a few words, but so far, you’ve been someone who’s stood by me.”

No hesitation came from Hurst as he replied, “That’s because we are friends, Maia. Supporting you wasn’t a burden. If anything, I’ve gained far more from knowing you.”

Honesty lingered in his voice, revealing his innermost thoughts.

Right then, Hurst couldn’t help but feel a quiet sense of relief. Choosing to build a connection with Maia — recognizing her strength before anyone else did — had been one of his wiser moves.

In reply, Maia offered a subtle nod before shifting focus to what mattered most. “Any leads on Tyrant? And what exactly happened with Ethan and Melanie — how did they end up in that situation? Also, who else do you think might be behind all this? This matter isn’t simple at all.”

Maia asked those questions with lethal intent. She had no intention of allowing anyone connected to this attack to escape justice. Without the years of intensive martial arts training she’d undergone alongside Zoey in prison, she might not have survived this time.

her alone. But this time, her enemies had shattered every unspoken rule by

shifted uncomfortably but answered with complete honesty. “We’ve encountered a complication. I’m not sure

bastard vividly—she’d beaten him senseless until he couldn’t even

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grabbed her phone and dialed frantically. “I need you at Maple Hospital immediately to provide Maia with round-the-clock protection. Also,

worry, Ms. Miller. Ethan remains completely secure at my private

attention to Maia. “I believe you’d be

would eliminate her daily hospital visits while allowing

she was about to refuse Hurst, Pattie interjected, “Maia, I think you

and there’s no telling

presence would ease Ethan’s anxiety tremendously. He regained