Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1068:

She thought that if she refused to look at Ethan and Melanie, then maybe she could escape the sting of what had unfolded.

But inside, something restless stirred, and peace seemed impossible.

Marisa bit her lower lip as she resolved that after leaving the hospital, she would demand answers from Ethan.

If Ethan’s heart truly belonged to Melanie, she would force herself to give them her blessing.

Still, the thought of doing so made her hesitate. Marisa couldn’t bring herself to dwell on it any longer.

The gap between her and Ethan felt wider with every passing moment.

Thoughts rushed through her head, leaving her hollow and uneasy. At last, Marisa cracked her eyes open just enough to steal a fleeting look at him.

lot, Chris remained frozen, his eyes fixed on

Kiley was aiming for. Those two invitation cards Kiley handed him had been the first

pointed to a carefully laid snare designed to leave Maia with no escape from attending the charity

public backlash, or sly recordings,

there

else is she keeping from me?” Chris’s gaze shifted toward the Cooper Group building, his expression

away when Maia needed him. The truth about his grandfather’s fate had to be uncovered, and he would be

gala turned into a battlefield, Chris knew

Cooper Group, Kiley sank into the leather sofa, her lips curving as she

in stories

her head toward Raegan and

an amused laugh. She had already cornered Maia with the recording, and though the gamble carried weight,