Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 63:

Her courage faltered, and she dropped her gaze before finally murmuring, “If your heart still belongs to Maia… I can step aside.”

Perfectly timed tears slid down her cheeks, painting the perfect picture of sorrow.

Something inside Vince melted. Ever since their first meeting, it had been her delicate sadness that made him want to protect her. How could he ever bear to see her like this?

Vince held Rosanna tighter and comforted her. “Don’t overthink it. How could I have feelings for her, a woman with a criminal past and questionable character? My taste isn’t that bad.”

Rosanna lit up instantly. Her lips tried to stay pressed together, but the corners betrayed her, curling into an irrepressible smile. She leaned against Vince’s chest, eyes shining. “Really?”

Vince steadied her by the shoulders and gently drew her back, guiding her face to meet his. His eyes softened. “Rosanna, you’re the one I’m engaged to.” Turning toward the car, he retrieved a sleek, elegant box and handed it over with a quiet smile. “This is for you.”

Rosanna lifted the lid and found a silver bracelet nestled inside, glinting coolly beneath the moonlight.

It was the very piece Vince had once purchased for Maia — the same one she had refused to accept.

A soft gasp escaped Rosanna. “Is this… the Two Tied Hearts bracelet from Radiant Jewels?”

She’d seen it in a jewelry magazine before. Its design, meant to symbolize two people deeply in love, was hailed as the ultimate soulmate gift. Back then, she’d secretly wished Vince would buy one for her. But with a price tag over four hundred thousand, she never dared to say it aloud.

She never thought that Vince would surprise her with it — let alone now. Vince’s expression gave little away as he nodded. “I meant to give it to you earlier. With everything that happened with Maia, it slipped my mind.”

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“I really love it, Vince!”

Rosanna threw her arms around his neck, beaming.

But then it hit her how bold the gesture was. She quickly stepped back, fingers fumbling as she looked down, shy and flustered.

Meanwhile, Vince’s mind wandered to an old memory he hadn’t expected. He remembered re-gifting a rose to Maia — how her entire face had lit up like springtime. She’d thrown her arms around him too, whispering, “Vince, I love it.” Back then, he’d gently pulled away, telling her not to be so forward.

Now Rosanna showed exactly the restraint he once thought he wanted. So why did it leave him with a strange, empty ache?

“As long as you like it,” he said with a faint smile, brushing the thought aside. “Go on in. It’s getting chilly. Don’t catch a cold.”

Rosanna gave a sweet nod and turned toward the Morgan house, her steps light with joy.

Vince slipped into the car. His assistant, who had quietly watched the whole scene unfold, turned with a grin. “Congratulations, Mr. Ward. Things seem to be moving along nicely.”

Vince ran a hand over his forehead. “What are you talking about?”

The assistant blinked in surprise. “Didn’t you just hand Miss Morgan a bracelet worth more than four hundred thousand? It sure seemed like you were proposing.”noveldrama

But that bracelet had originally been meant for Maia — who hadn’t even taken it. He’d handed it to Rosanna on impulse, just to lift her spirits.

A slow irritation rose in Vince, and his tone turned sharp. “You’re running your mouth too much. Say one more thing, and you’re fired!”

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