Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1023:

Anyone who threatened his daughter deserved a swift end.

“Damn it! Hold on a second!” Cade shouted in a panic, veins standing out on his forehead. “This whole mess was a coincidence. I had no clue why your daughter was digging into Maia Watson. I only gave her a fake address to keep Maia safe. Who could’ve guessed it would blow up like this?”

He sucked in a deep breath and pressed on, “I swear I’m telling the truth. Didn’t your Cooper Group clash with Maia? I acted because I support her. She’s someone I respect, a legend in Wront known for her courage.”

Yet no matter what he said, Hurst’s expression remained unmoved, his eyes devoid of any trust.

He only glanced at his watch. “Two minutes.”

“Fuck! Are you even hearing me?” Cade snapped, frustration boiling over, ready to fight to the end.

“Do whatever you want! Kill me if that’s your plan!” He clenched his teeth and spat out a sneer. “Hurst Cooper, don’t think I didn’t see it—you’ve got feelings for Maia, don’t you?”

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“Let me go, and I can

for several moments before he let his lids

waist. The

about Maia—about her real parents. She’s been desperate to learn where she came from. This could put you in her good graces. End me now, and you’ll regret it for the rest of your life,” he shouted, his words

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for a moment, then replied calmly,

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his eyes, a faint smile forming on his lips. “You’re right. I’m a man who deals in opportunities. If you had this kind of leverage, you should have put it

seat, eyes scanning the area with quiet authority. “Why are you still standing there? Release my

Cade’s throat, the weight of

Hurst revealed a side of himself few ever got to

Cade’s mind, wrapped in bitter