Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1003:

As Chris mulled over this thought, a strange sense of foreboding crept in — as though fate itself had chosen to mock him. The group he had once built from the ground up was now turning its attention toward his wife. He had made it clear to Raegan that Maia was off-limits, yet in direct defiance of his warning, Raegan not only ignored him but also teamed up with another member of The Mask to confront Maia.

Such behavior was out of character, unlike anything that had happened before. Perhaps Raegan had inadvertently revealed something about her identity and was now trying to win back Kiley’s trust by targeting Maia.

But Raegan had made no prior report to him. If she had, he would have shut the plan down immediately.

Then, there was the darker possibility — that Raegan had already abandoned The Mask entirely and was now standing with Kiley.

No answer seemed certain for now. Chris knew he would have to confront Raegan soon and lay down a clear warning. If she had truly turned against them, he was ready to cut her out of the organization without a second thought.

sharp hiss from between his teeth. The sensation felt as if something deep within his head had begun to shift, bringing

that brutal clash with Tyrant earlier?” Chris’ fists tightened until his knuckles turned white,

cautioned him against heavy exertion and

Whoever was after his wife had already

idly by while Maia suffered at someone else’s hands. “Damn it…” he whispered, bracing himself against his arm for support as beads of sweat slid down his

tilting and twisting like a funhouse caught mid-quake. Determined not to black out,

thought looped endlessly

Hurst and Melanie had already stepped out of the hospital. Although Maia had agreed to be transferred, the process couldn’t be finalized until Chris came back to sign

moment Melanie sank into her seat, a warm smile tugged at her lips. “Dad, Maia

shared glance and every word exchanged in the