Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1055:

“Very well,” Chris answered with a faint smile.

Chris ended the call as soon as he finished speaking.

He moved to the window and peered into the dark emptiness beyond.

Kiley seemed completely in the dark about that old incident. Kolton had apparently wiped away every trace of the assassination attempt, even taking care of the hitman. Chris figured it was wiser to wait for the invitation cards before bringing the topic up with Maia.

He then pulled out his phone and glanced through the messages Maia had sent just moments ago.

A small, subtle smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

what you’re planning, but… I’m counting on you,” he

in the living room and made his way to the

in a suite at the Heliopolis

phone aside and made her way slowly toward the bathroom. Steam filled the room,

uneasy about this. Tomorrow morning, go to MCN and send invitations

and draped a towel around herself. She replied casually, “No problem. I’ve

a moment, she opened the bathroom door, water dripping from her long hair. “Kiley, there’s no reason to stress about Maia turning it down. She’s the talk of the town these days, and with that kind of reputation, she won’t have the nerve to skip the gala. Once we leak the invite list to the press and let it spread, if Maia doesn’t show, her image could take a serious hit. Someone like her rejecting a charity event? Her good name would turn sour fast.” She

with gratitude. “I’ll

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sweat, was practicing dissections on a model, scalpel

nearby, offering advice from time

dragged on, Maia’s hands shook more than