Chapter 370 Chapter 370: After concluding his strategic chat with Cole, Merlin began pacing around his living space with nervous energy, his usually sharp mind feeling strangely adrift and uncertain. Lucas, who had been standing attentively nearby, noticed his employer’s unusual behavior and inquired with genuine concern threading through his
Chapter 369 Chapter 369: Since the Craig family wished to apologize to Hailee, it was only natural for them to come to her doorstep. However, for them to visit Hailee’s home would create unnecessary complications in her otherwise peaceful life. Hailee’s dwelling was nestled along Willow Lane, in a humble
Chapter 368 Chapter 368: The rest of the Craigs knew better than to defend themselves. Cole would tear apart any excuse in seconds. They had two choices—confess or walk away from the Evans family and face Merlin’s fury. For the sake of their own survival and their clan’s fate, they
Chapter 367 Chapter 367: Trinity stayed quiet, her eyes fixed on Cole’s face, trying to gauge his response. Cole’s voice grew even colder. “If that’s how you see it, let me spell it out for you. Merlin is going to come down on your family like a hammer, and there’s
Chapter 366 Chapter 366: The room turned as one, every gaze drawn to them. Trinity looked over—and the sight of their fingers intertwined landed like a slap across the face. She couldn’t understand it. Elliana, in her eyes, was awkward and plain, a nobody. In contrast, she had beauty, poise,
Chapter 365 Chapter 365: The other Evans family members circled Ruben, cloaked in the same uneasy hush. Bonnie dabbed at her eyes with a crumpled tissue, barely holding herself together. Beside her, Trinity sat with her shoulders trembling, eyes swollen and rimmed with red. Nearby, Norwood and Joslyn bowed their
Chapter 364 Chapter 364: Jason turned sharply, bewildered. “What’s wrong with you? She and Cole are having a private moment in the car p> Lance shrugged. “If Jeff can wait, why can’t I p> Jason didn’t hold back. “Aren’t you the one always bragging about your 130 IQ and tech
Chapter 363 Chapter 363: Cole couldn’t help but laugh. He gently pinched her nose and said, “Honey, you really know how to stir things up p> Then, he texted Merlin again, “I’m off to meet the Craig family now. I’ll let you know how it goes p> After that, Cole
Chapter 362 Chapter 362: Merlin possessed no compass for navigating what their next encounter might bring. Each meeting with her unfolded like unwrapping an enigmatic present, its contents forever shrouded in delicious uncertainty until the final moment of revelation. Throughout his existence, Merlin had cultivated himself into a master architect
Chapter 361 Chapter 361: Merlin’s strategy emerged with crystalline clarity. “I demand that Norwood, Joslyn, and Trinity present themselves before Hailee and offer their apologies with genuine remorse. Should Hailee choose to extend her forgiveness, then we can consider the matter resolved. However, if her heart still carries the weight
Chapter 360 Chapter 360: But Cole didn’t move. Instead, he pulled out his phone and fired off a message to Merlin. “The Craig family showed up at my family’s estate asking for help. What’s your move p> Merlin quickly replied, “I know how deep the ties run between the Craig
Chapter 359 Chapter 359: There was a beat of silence before Lance responded, “Come on, Jason. You seriously didn’t know? Elliana’s Rosa—yeah, that Rosa. The international design powerhouse. Isn’t that wild p> Jason gave a thoughtful nod. “It is. Wild and impressive. But let me ask you this—didn’t you already
Chapter 358 Chapter 358: Cole wasted no time, asking, “What are you doing here p> Casting a cautious glance at Elliana, Lance answered, “I just wanted to check if you’re heading back to the Evans house today. If you are, would you mind if I tag along p> Cole leveled
Chapter 357 Chapter 357: Seeing the usually composed and steady Jason now at a loss, Myles, Aron, and Hugh were secretly amused. They had survived the daily torment of witnessing the couple’s affectionate display back at Regal Grove, so it delighted them to see someone else caught off guard for
Chapter 356 Chapter 356: Dillen and Alonso nodded in agreement. By discussing private matters, they hoped to create a sense of special connection with her. “Private matters?” Elliana looked at them and asked, “Alright. What private matters do you want to talk about p> Hutton was taken aback by her
Chapter 355 Chapter 355: The sight made Emmanuel’s patience snap. Without hesitation, he lifted his hand and slapped the back of Lance’s head. “You idiot! Always zoning out, nearly messing up everything. You better remember this—never judge someone by how they look. Got it p> Lance rubbed the spot where
Chapter 354 Chapter 354: Among the group, no one looked more thrilled than Dillen and Alonso. Hutton had been trained by River. Dillen had learned from Hutton. And Alonso had studied under Dillen. That made all of them part of River’s academic lineage—and they couldn’t have been prouder. As Dillen
Chapter 353 Chapter 353: Unable to hold back, Hugh said, “Mr. Evans, are you saying Mrs. Evans is actually River—the top figure in the Al community? Are you absolutely sure p> A chuckle escaped Emmanuel as he glanced at Hugh. “Caught you off guard, huh? I was floored when I
Chapter 352 Chapter 352: A memory flashed in Lance’s mind—back when Elliana’s hidden identity as Rosa had been freshly revealed, the Evans family women had begged Elliana to design clothes. She had given them the same discount. Apparently, she had a thing for shaving twenty percent off. Lance didn’t dare
Chapter 351 Chapter 351: Watching all this unfold, Lance quickly stepped forward. He grabbed a cup, filled it with coffee, and held it out to her with both hands. “Elliana, would you like some coffee p> Taking the cup from him, Elliana brought it to her lips and took a