Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1010:

Rosanna let out a low, bitter laugh. “Maia, I’m not trying to outdo you right now. I just want to watch you crumble, drowning in misery. I’ll patiently wait for that day.”

At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed by the door.

Austen walked in casually, his hands stuffed in his pockets, taking slow, easy strides.

When Rosanna caught sight of him, her face changed slightly, but she quickly masked it with a warm, calm smile. She stepped forward gently and said, “Good day, Mr. Austen Nelson.”

Austen happened to be Axell’s younger brother. Since Rosanna was now connected to the family, she was set to become his sister-in-law and didn’t need to treat him with excessive respect.

But during her stay with the Nelsons, Rosanna realized that Austen was the real power player behind the scenes.

eldest Nelson son, treated Austen with serious

and a bit of wariness whenever Austen appeared, proving his high standing and undisputed

when Rosanna’s thoughts started racing. A spark of ambition lit her eyes—if she could win Austen over,

was nothing

who was pushing forty, had a soft waist and a slight belly, with

Austen stood tall and fit. His broad shoulders and slim waist showcased a toned body hidden under his shirt, giving

sharply cut and undeniably handsome,

caught herself daydreaming about Austen instead. It was a kind of crush that made her a little

her up and down slowly, like a buyer inspecting something at

young, well-groomed, and kept her figure nicely. No

into the Nelson family wouldn’t change anything. In that household, the men ruled,

today,” Austen teased with a smirk. “Even though you