Chapter 290 Chapter 290: Hailee gave a small shake of her head. “No need.” She held up her invitation, her grip steady. “I’ve got it from here p> Even with the anxiety twisting inside her, Hailee remembered the promise she’d made—to Elliana, and to herself. She wouldn’t back down. Walking
Chapter 289 Chapter 289: “Let it go? I’m supposed to let Elliana walk away like she won?” Bonnie snapped, her words sharp and bitter. With a steady hand, Trinity gave her grandmother’s fingers a light pat. “Relax, Grandma. I’m not letting her off the hook. She’s going to regret this
Chapter 288 Chapter 288: Completely blindsided, Bonnie could only gasp, her mouth hanging open in disbelief. Never in her life had she expected Elliana to speak so brazenly, let alone throw insults with that level of precision. Years ago, Bonnie had orchestrated Trinity’s placement in the Evans family’s household, convinced
Chapter 287 Chapter 287: Ruben snorted derisively. “Challenging, perhaps, but hardly impossible for someone of Elliana’s caliber. Now, let’s secure a discreet vantage point to enjoy the spectacle! Bonnie has presumed too much on her friendship with your mother. It’s high time someone reminded her of her boundaries p> Ruben’s
Chapter 286 Chapter 286: From across the hall, Elliana couldn’t hear the words, but the sidelong glances and smug grins told her plenty. She didn’t flinch. Petty talk didn’t bother her. Without missing a beat, she kept walking, chin high. Once she reached Ruben, she offered a poised nod. “Ruben
Chapter 285 Chapter 285: The socialites buzzing around Trinity had caught wind of the scandal. Rumors whispered that Elliana had started to outshine Trinity within the Evans family. There was talk of tension. Talk of rivalry. And now that Trinity had ditched Rosa, it didn’t take a genius to figure
Chapter 284 Chapter 284: Inside the hall, everything gleamed. The men wore sharp suits tailored to perfection, and the women dazzled in designer gowns and glittering gemstones, turning the room into a living portrait of excess and elegance. Yet, even among all that glamour, Elliana stood apart. While the rest
Chapter 283 Chapter 283: Their bodies went stiff. Without turning, they exchanged looks that said it all. If murder were legal, they might’ve buried Hugh under the rug and called it a day. Dragging their feet like men headed to the gallows, they turned and trudged back toward Cole. Cole’s
Chapter 282 Chapter 282: “Mrs. Evans, I’ve been sent to assist you,” Paulina said politely. “There’s a car waiting downstairs, courtesy of Mr. Evans p> A flicker of delight passed through Elliana’s eyes. She had just been thinking of texting Matthew to make arrangements, only to find Cole had already
Chapter 281 Chapter 281: Steam drifted from the bathroom as Hailee stepped out, skin glowing, hair slightly damp, and the bold red gown hugging her form. Hailee had never worn anything so vivid before. Everything about her shifted—the way she stood, the look in her eyes, the quiet confidence in
Chapter 280 Chapter 280: Hailee, who had been a little gloomy, glanced over and couldn’t help but smile. “What’s got you in such a good mood?” she asked. At first, the driver seemed annoyed by the sight of someone he found plain-looking. But Elliana’s laughter was oddly infectious, and before
Chapter 279 Chapter 279: Manley blinked, completely lost. It took him back to when Cole found out Elliana had been kidnapped. Cole had gone ballistic, storming out with fire in his eyes, yelling about setting someone straight. And right now? Merlin looked exactly like that. Cole had been livid because
Chapter 278 Chapter 278: Far too cramped to dodge properly, the stone still clipped him. Hard. Not his face, thankfully—but it struck the back of his skull with a sickening thud. Pain flared instantly. His vision pulsed, and a dull, throbbing ache radiated through his head. He clenched his jaw
Chapter 277 Chapter 277: A long silence followed. The silence stretched on so long that Merlin felt like he might pass out waiting. Finally, Hailee’s voice broke through. “Now that I think about it… I don’t think I ever loved him p> Relief swept through Merlin’s body. Good. If she
Chapter 276 Chapter 276: A soft smile touched Elliana’s lips. “But you have me.” Hailee turned slowly to look at her. Elliana gently patted her hand. “I’ve already gathered all the evidence. What you need now is courage. Stand your ground and fight. I’ll back you up, no matter what.”
Chapter 275 Chapter 275: “Elliana, thank you.” Hailee forced the corners of her mouth upward. “Your revelation of the truth before it is too late means everything.” She dropped her gaze, battling fresh tears. “At least I learned the truth now and haven’t sacrificed my dignity or donated a kidney.
Chapter 274 Chapter 274: Elliana stayed back, watching silently. Now wasn’t the time for comfort. Sometimes, one had to let the storm rage to find peace on the other side. Merlin stood farther behind, half-hidden behind a stone pillar, his gaze fixed on Hailee. He’d always kept people at arm’s
Chapter 273 Chapter 273: Hailee bolted down the steps, tears streaking down her cheeks. Elliana’s revelation had shattered her composure, sending her emotions into a tailspin. She had been torn—half of her aching to confront Boris and demand answers, the other half paralyzed with worry for her father’s safety. Ultimately,
Chapter 272 Chapter 272: Dunn clicked his tongue and shook his head dramatically. “Hailee never surprises us. It’s always extra shifts or donating blood. When will she stoop to become a prostitute p> A young man sneered from the circle’s edge. “She won’t go that far—after all, she’s hopelessly in
Chapter 271 Chapter 271: With a fresh surge of resolve, Hailee met Elliana’s gaze, her eyes suddenly steady. “Elliana, take me to him p> Elliana squeezed her hand in silent support. “Let’s go p> Together, they walked out of the hotel and stepped into the waiting city. The two women