Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1049:

Although her body trembled, Rosanna forced her hands to hover steadily above the keys.

“Let us welcome Mrs. Nelson, who will present a special performance tonight,” Raegan said, stepping forward with a poised smile.

At that very moment, Axell and Austen appeared, moving through the crowd until they stood in plain view at the front. The atmosphere shifted instantly, and the chatter died down under the weight of their presence.

“I don’t appreciate hearing rumors about my sister-in-law,” Austen said in a quiet but firm tone to the crowd. “This time I’ll ignore it, but the next time… you’ll learn that gossip comes with a price.”

By his side, Axell raised his voice toward Rosanna. “Make sure you play properly. Don’t bring shame on me.”

Reactions rippled through the guests, their faces showing unease and surprise. Everyone knew Rosanna’s place with Axell came from the night she spent with him.

standing in her corner as well, the situation was unlike anything they

settle. Her gaze drifted toward the Nelson brothers, and emotions tangled within her

through painful compromise, but at

fingers pressed against the piano, gliding swiftly

music came to an

heavy silence lingered in the banquet hall as the guests remained

clap, and the entire room

performance was

Tonight proved that witnessing her talent firsthand

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skills pale beside Maia’s prowess,

guests discovered newfound reverence for Rosanna—not merely because the Cooper family had embraced her with such obvious warmth, but because she now bore