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

Kiley was aiming for. Those two invitation cards Kiley

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

in place—whether guilt, public backlash, or sly recordings, Kiley had prepared

once Maia reacted, there would be no turning

from me?” Chris’s gaze shifted toward the

risk was obvious, but he couldn’t walk away when Maia needed him. The truth about his grandfather’s fate had to be uncovered, and he would be the one to bring him

a battlefield, Chris knew he

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

yourself in

the board.” She tilted her head toward Raegan and said, “Adjust

with an amused laugh. She had already cornered Maia with the recording, and though the gamble carried weight, the job was finished. Even if Pattie suspected her involvement, there wasn’t a shred of proof to back