Chapter 998 Chapter 998: They caught sight of Pattie right away, and the recognition dawned instantly on both faces. Without a word, Hurst gave Pattie a brief nod before turning and crossing the room to where Maia lay. “You’ve done more than enough for my daughter, Ms. Watson,” he said,
Chapter 997 Chapter 997: “You gave me the fright of my life, Maia,” Pattie muttered, never pausing her task. “When did you learn those martial arts? Every muscle in your body was torn. You really put yourself through the wringer. People who know the truth realize you handled a tough
Chapter 996 Chapter 996: His next words came out bitter, edged with disappointment. “But he dragged our name through the mud this time p> He looked past Kiley, eyes fixed on something unseen, and his voice dropped, cold as ever. “Maia needs to be handled p> “Of course, Dad.” Kiley
Chapter 995 Chapter 995: Before he could finish, a frigid shout split the air. “Silence! Do you think you’re in a position to teach me how to act p> Kolton’s face darkened completely, his eyes flashing like knives, his voice trembling with restrained rage. “If you insist on defiance, then
Chapter 994 Chapter 994: “Well, it’s no big deal, just lending a hand.” Marisa shrugged, but her face grew even redder. Melanie jumped in at the perfect moment, asking, “I keep wondering how Maia’s holding up right now… Ethan, could you possibly give me your sister’s phone number p> Meanwhile,
Chapter 993 Chapter 993: Hearing Melanie’s question, Ethan immediately swiveled to face Marisa, his eyes blazing with curiosity. Marisa felt momentarily stunned, completely at a loss for words. She’d never anticipated Melanie would ask something like this. There was absolutely no way Marisa could admit she’d been following them around.
Chapter 992 Chapter 992: A figure dressed in black materialized instantly, dropping to one knee and answering with respectful precision, “Yes, sir p> “Go and capture my troublesome son. Lock him in the estate’s secure holding area! No one releases him without my direct permission p> Kolton’s voice was steely
Chapter 991 Chapter 991: “Exactly! This just shows Maia wasn’t cheating, but that whole explosion case was definitely because of her. She’s no heroine—more like a jinx p> “Right on! If she hadn’t been involved, none of this mess would have unfolded. Lucky for us, Vince didn’t completely lose it.
Chapter 990 Chapter 990: “But… this isn’t about Maia tempting me. It was all about my genuine admiration for Maia’s skills, my appreciation of who she was, and my one-sided love for her. Yesterday, I only meant to say goodbye before leaving for Otruitho; it wasn’t some secret affair. Besides,
Chapter 989 Chapter 989: The fury didn’t leave her. It coiled tighter inside, offering no relief. Once she collected herself, her voice dropped to a whisper. “Got it. Just stay with Maia and make sure she’s okay. I’m coming over now p> After the call ended, she wasted no time.
Chapter 988 Chapter 988: Everyone held their breath, wondering whether Maia’s rumors would be crushed outright or proven beyond doubt. Journalists already had their cameras pointed and their recorders ready at the microphone on the podium. The low chatter in the hall slowly died down, though many people still stole
Chapter 987 Chapter 987: And it wasn’t only him — Sandra, too, was following down that path. She shot back with an icy tone, “We know Maia inside and out. Mind your tongue! She carries the Morgan name p> Jarrod’s fury turned his face crimson. He even started shouting back,
Chapter 986 Chapter 986: He gave a short laugh, trying to push the thought aside. “This isn’t the moment to drift into nonsense,” he muttered. As far as Roland was concerned, the whispers about Maia and Claudius carried no weight at all. Still, the way the matter had snowballed while
Chapter 985 Chapter 985: Since the previous afternoon, gossip about Maia had swept across the internet like a storm. Headlines screamed, “An affair with Claudius despite being married,” “Scandalous behavior,” and even “Plotting the explosion,” each one climbing the trending charts on social media. Every accusation cut deep, like sharp
Chapter 984 Chapter 984: His mistake had put Melanie’s life at risk. Had Maia not shown up… had she not known how to fight… things could have ended in disaster. And all of it had happened in Wront — right under the Cooper Group’s jurisdiction. Something about it didn’t sit
Chapter 983 Chapter 983: His expression sharpened, eyes narrowing without a word. The card announced the upcoming union—Axell and Rosanna’s wedding, set for the following week. “So he’s really tying the knot with Rosanna?” Austen stared at the invitation, lips curling faintly in a crooked smile, though his eyes stayed
Chapter 982 Chapter 982: A playful spark lit Raegan’s eyes as she looked him over. “I’ve seen you before, so what’s with all the disguise? And honestly, that shaven-headed look you wore earlier — it weirdly suited you better p> Austen gave a gentle laugh but chose to remain silent.
Chapter 981 Chapter 981: Up close, he had felt the sheer force behind her kick. Even in her most fragile moment, she had risked everything for him. That realization hit him like a wave. His throat tightened. He held her closer, a weight settling in his chest. Once, he had
Chapter 980 Chapter 980: Up until now, he had held back. But in this moment, he dropped the pretense entirely. Night settled over the city, deep and heavy, with only the dim glow of streetlights casting soft halos onto the pavement. Chris gently lowered Maia onto a nearby bench, his
Chapter 979 Chapter 979: He continued in a serious tone, “Promise me. From now on, don’t recklessly put yourself in danger, and I’ll increase your monthly allowance by ten thousand dollars p> That finally earned a small smile from Marisa. “Deal! I’ll be more careful from now on — no