Chapter 938 Chapter 938: “Is your silence supposed to mean something?” Kolton’s voice burst from his chest, loud and cracked with frustration. “Have you just decided to accept everything without a word? Or do you honestly think this doesn’t deserve an explanation? I didn’t raise you to run from consequences
Chapter 937 Chapter 937: Kolton never gave Claudius a chance to speak. “Claudius, I want you home right now p> The line went quiet for a beat, then a voice came through: “I’m heading there now p> Without another word, the call dropped. Kolton slammed his phone onto the desk.
Chapter 936 Chapter 936: Kiley’s lips curved into a small, knowing smile. “I haven’t forgotten—Maia has a brother, doesn’t she p> She leaned in, brought her mouth close to Raegan’s ear, and quietly revealed her plan. For a heartbeat, Raegan’s eyes went wide with surprise. Then she nodded, the answer
Chapter 935 Chapter 935: Claudius kept silent, offering no response. “Bring Mariana home right away,” Kiley continued, voice sharp. “By the time you get there, I expect her to have calmed down. And make sure she gets therapy.” Then Kiley glanced coldly at Mariana, showing no sympathy. “You two need
Chapter 934 Chapter 934: Many blinked in surprise; only Chris seemed to have the guts to speak that way. In Wront, who would openly throw shade at the Coopers? Was he asking for trouble? Maia looked his way, emotions flickering across her face. Kiley’s expression darkened instantly. Her fingers trembled,
Chapter 933 Chapter 933: Meanwhile, Mariana, knocked down by Chris’s strike, shook uncontrollably. Her voice cracked as she whispered, “Chris…” Tears poured down her face instantly. She stared at him, almost falling apart, her eyes vacant, as if unable to accept the scene before her. Chris planted himself between Maia
Chapter 932 Chapter 932: “Remember that birthday party for Maia? Claudius from the Cooper family supposedly gave her some over-the-top gift. The rumors are starting to make sense now p> “Mariana said it herself. There’s definitely something going on between Claudius and Maia p> “If she actually cheated on her
Chapter 931 Chapter 931: But before he could get far, a clear and commanding female voice rang out from across the bar. “Claudius, have you lost your mind? Laying a hand on your own sister, right in front of everyone? Are you set on embarrassing us p> Kiley approached, her
Chapter 930 Chapter 930: Emotion caught in her throat as she cried out, barely holding it together. “I’m your own sister, Claudius! How can you ask me to humble myself to someone who isn’t even family? And have you forgotten how she humiliated me, Melanie, and the whole Cooper family
Chapter 929 Chapter 929: Frozen in place, Claudius parted his lips as if to speak, but no words came—and he made no effort to follow her. Without looking back, Maia turned on her heel and made her way toward the exit. Golden light poured in from the massive windows, outlining
Chapter 928 Chapter 928: But for all the comfort lies can offer, it’s the truth that leaves the deepest mark. A raw note crept into Claudius’s words. “Would you let me wait for you?” His tone strained. “Maybe it’s selfish, but letting go just isn’t something I can do. I
Chapter 927 Chapter 927: “You’re self-reliant, insightful, and carry yourself with genuine humility,” Claudius said, his tone low and unwavering. “Out of everyone in my world, you stand apart.” His eyes didn’t waver as he continued, his voice steady and measured: “Since I might be away for a long while,
Chapter 926 Chapter 926: Years might have passed, but living in Wront had taught Cade that those wounds ran much deeper than outsiders ever guessed. Risking everything for twenty thousand dollars no longer seemed remotely worthwhile. His earlier doubts weighed even heavier, and right then, Cade resolved to walk away
Chapter 925 Chapter 925: A chill swept over him, making his hands slick with sweat. His loyalties had already shifted, and he found himself bending the truth to protect Maia, even if it meant betraying his own client. Faced with this conflict, Cade wondered if it was time to walk
Chapter 924 Chapter 924: Kiley’s hasty return to the country suddenly made sense in a new light. Raegan glanced at the MCN building, unable to stop herself from measuring her own worth against Maia’s, once again. No matter how she looked at it, she failed to see what made Maia
Chapter 923 Chapter 923: Despite all his accomplishments in the business world, Claudius found himself out of his depth when it came to matters like this. Sweat began to gather on his palms, a rare display of nerves from someone usually so poised and in control. While Claudius wrestled with
Chapter 922 Chapter 922: In an instant, the fog in his mind cleared. Excitement bloomed behind his ribcage. He couldn’t stop the grin from spreading across his face. With newfound energy, he spun the wheel in a sharp U-turn and headed straight for MCN. However, he failed to notice the
Chapter 921 Chapter 921: At the same time, a figure lurking in the shadows near Elysium Apartments quietly tailed Maia as well. He was none other than the private eye, Cade. At Elysium Apartments, sunlight shimmered off a sleek silver Maserati, scattering flashes across the polished parking lot like dancing
Chapter 920 Chapter 920: She paused, watching as Chris’s tense face softened. Then, with a playful grin, she said, “I was worried you’d jump to conclusions, which is why I held back at first. But like I said, honesty is the bedrock of any relationship, so I thought you should
Chapter 919 Chapter 919: Almost instinctively, she swiped through her phone and found a news alert. Kiley had arrived in Wront by private jet and was expected to take over as CEO of Cooper Group. Maia’s eyes widened. That was fast. Maia had just returned from Otruitho—and now Kiley had