Chapter 918 Chapter 918: As Claudius left the parking lot, he remained completely unaware that another vehicle—part of a sleek black convoy—was easing into a side entrance not far behind him. At the center of the convoy cruised a sleek, understated Maybach S680. Settled in the rear seat, Kiley wore
Chapter 917 Chapter 917: The clock kept ticking, every second dragging heavier than the last. Claudius found himself growing more agitated by the minute. The wait was becoming unbearable. Truthfully, he should have gone to Maia long before this. Still, a strange feeling crept in, leaving him oddly unmoored. “How
Chapter 916 Chapter 916: “A year ago?” Raegan spoke evenly, her voice steady as her hand lingered on a half-turned page in the prison log. There was a subtle edge of sarcasm in her words. “How convenient. Maia was just about to walk free, and the one man who might’ve
Chapter 915 Chapter 915: Not long after, Kiley showed up at Shiloh’s office, trailed by her usual group. Shiloh, the warden, wore a crisp, spotless uniform. His face showed both respect and a hint of wariness. He got to his feet as she entered. “Ms. Cooper,” he said, his voice
Chapter 914 Chapter 914: Maia and Chris, now busy with breakfast preparations, didn’t notice the update slip by. Meanwhile, just outside the freeway exit of Wront International Airport, a convoy of black vehicles surged onto the main road. Two sleek limousines led the charge, followed by a stately two-tone Maybach,
Chapter 913 Chapter 913: As Maia drew nearer, holding it in both hands, Chris leaned back and asked with mild interest, “That got here pretty quick. What’d you have delivered this time p> Maia returned to the table without a word. Instead of replying, she gave a small, knowing smile
Chapter 912 Chapter 912: Chris pressed his lips gently to her forehead. “Couldn’t get any rest p> Raising her gaze, Maia studied him with concern. “Was it because of last night p> Chris let out a quiet laugh and touched her nose with his finger. “You’re reading into it too
Chapter 911 Chapter 911: A brief silence stretched between them, then Ethan replied, uncertainty in his voice, “You really managed to find it p> “Absolutely,” Melanie said, straightening with pride, her eyes gleaming. “Tomorrow, you’re coming with me. We’ll see for ourselves if she’s actually married p> Ethan pressed the
Chapter 910 Chapter 910: But as they hovered at the edge of giving in completely, Maia’s thoughts spun back to Chris’s medical history—memories of doctors’ warnings and his close call in Sceibar flashing like a warning sign. Without thinking, she pressed her hands against his chest, her voice breathless but
Chapter 909 Chapter 909: All along their road, danger had been a constant shadow. Again and again, they had shoved their feelings aside, burying them where no one could see. But now the dam broke. The kiss let everything flow free. In that instant, nothing stood between them—not fear, not
Chapter 908 Chapter 908: Across the table, Chris still clung to her earlier tease. He leaned in with a playful glint in his eye. “So, what’s your verdict on my first time… does it taste good p> On the surface, their words were about dessert, but beneath it all, something
Chapter 907 Chapter 907: Cade shifted his gaze, locking eyes with his assistant. For the first time, he noticed that something had shifted. The usual loyalty and discipline had faded. Instead, the man stood there, openly defying him. Before Cade could get a word in, the assistant spoke up again,
Chapter 906 Chapter 906: Right then, the faint honk of a car horn broke the silence. Her taxi had shown up at last. Maia let out a slow breath and climbed into the vehicle. She didn’t realize that in a shadowy nook beneath a distant streetlamp, someone quietly moved, their
Chapter 905 Chapter 905: She felt a bit uneasy and reminded Ethan once more, “During this time, don’t tell anyone about my fake marriage p> Ethan gave a slight nod, but deep down, he had already broken his word. “All right then. Get to bed early—you’ve got school in the
Chapter 904 Chapter 904: Maia gave a dry, almost bitter smile. If only things were that simple… Actually, the truth was miles away from what Kathie believed. Vince had always known that she was married. After all, at his engagement celebration with Rosanna, Maia had been forced to say it
Chapter 903 Chapter 903: Still, it begged the question—how did they wind up living in slums? Had something drastic happened that dragged them down in life? Or maybe… were they keeping their heads down, trying to stay off someone’s radar? No matter the reason, the mismatch between their background and
Chapter 902 Chapter 902: Unaware of Maia’s subtle change in demeanor, Kathie let out a sigh and carried on. “Who would’ve thought you’d land in such a mess the moment you returned… Vince is completely out of his mind—imagine threatening you with bombs. It’s like he treats human lives as
Chapter 901 Chapter 901: Marisa couldn’t shake the thought that Ethan was wrapped up in a chat with Melanie and had totally forgotten about her. With that idea in mind, she decided to call Ethan first. But his phone was tied up—busy signal all the way. A frown crept across
Chapter 900 Chapter 900: Joy overflowing, Melanie didn’t linger in the living room. She quickly offered an excuse and hurried upstairs to her room. Once inside, she clicked the lock and immediately grabbed her phone to call Ethan. At that same moment in Marvelous Garden, Ethan had only just finished
Chapter 899 Chapter 899: A thoughtful silence settled between Hurst and Melanie before he spoke again, his tone dropping and the gravity of his words unmistakable. “Maia truly is remarkable, but she’s not unattached. You remember I told you before—she’s married p> Catching the subtle shift, Melanie sensed something new