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.

the parking lot, Chris remained frozen, his eyes fixed on the

have caught it, yet he understood exactly what Kiley was aiming for. Those two invitation cards

to leave Maia with no escape from attending the

backlash, or sly recordings, Kiley had prepared them all to corner

Maia reacted, there would be no

gaze shifted

truth about his grandfather’s fate had to be uncovered, and he would be the

gala turned into a battlefield, Chris knew he had no option

at the Cooper Group, Kiley sank into the leather sofa, her lips curving as she scrolled through Maia’s

yourself in

She tilted her head toward

recording, and though the gamble carried weight, the job was finished. Even if Pattie suspected her involvement, there wasn’t a shred of