Chapter 878 Chapter 878: For everyone there, the words landed like a death sentence. Panic erupted instantly. People screamed and bolted in every direction, some sobbing as they searched desperately for their loved ones, others frantically dialing emergency numbers on their phones. Before anyone could process the chaos, a deafening
Chapter 877 Chapter 877: He adjusted the sight on his rifle with practiced precision, locking onto Vince with unblinking focus. Failure wasn’t an option. To guarantee the angle was perfect, he fired a single test round into the marble wall opposite — the sharp crack of the shot echoing like
Chapter 876 Chapter 876: Before leaving, Gavin cast one last glance at the screen, his thoughts racing as he muttered, “Please don’t do it, Vince. Don’t let those bombs go off p> It felt surreal. His son — always so measured and careful — now stood at the edge of
Chapter 875 Chapter 875: The assistant stiffened, bowing his head at once. “Understood, Mr. Cooper. I’ll see to it right away p> Once the assistant left, Kolton returned his gaze to the screen, eyes glinting like steel. He tapped his fingers on the table — once, twice — then laced
Chapter 874 Chapter 874: Sandra, drawn by the commotion, hurried over. When her eyes fell on Richard’s phone, she froze, as though jolted awake from a nightmare. It felt as if time itself had twisted back four years — to when Maia, still the Morgan family’s daughter, stood faithfully beside
Chapter 873 Chapter 873: “Seriously, Maxwell? Vince is about to propose to Maia — are you really losing it over something this petty?” Marisa shouted. Still fuming, she added, “And why can’t I at least watch it unfold? What’s the big deal p> Maxwell kept his lips sealed. Not a
Chapter 872 Chapter 872: Chris wasn’t the type to dial and then stay quiet. The line was live, yet no words came. Only muffled sounds slipped through, as if the phone had been hidden from sight. Maxwell’s chest tightened. What could drive Chris to reach out like this? If he
Chapter 871 Chapter 871: “You’ve cornered me, Maia. Don’t you see? I have nowhere left to go. Life means nothing without you. Say you’ll marry me, here and now, and I’ll listen to anything you want… I swear it p> Maia kept silent, her brow furrowing as unease clouded her
Chapter 870 Chapter 870: That simple promise cut through her panic like sunlight breaking the dark. Neither spoke again. Vince had lost all touch with reason, gambling every innocent life on his obsession. He never once paused to consider what came after. Catching Chris’s presence, Vince shot him a venomous
Chapter 869 Chapter 869: A growing number of passersby began to notice Vince, their whispers spreading quickly. “Hey, isn’t that Vince Ward? He’s the Ward family’s next in line. What on earth is he doing p> “That’s Maia Watson, right? Unbelievable. She’s the one who turned heads at Sceibar’s big
Chapter 868 Chapter 868: A neat line of metallic detonators, securely fastened inside, gleamed under the overhead light. Shock swept across Maia’s face, her eyes flying wide in an instant. She stood barely a yard from Vince, while Chris hovered just ahead of her, directly facing the threat. Both took
Chapter 867 Chapter 867: Vince staggered back a few steps before regaining his balance. Chris stood firm, an unyielding barrier between Vince and Maia, who lingered just beyond, her silhouette framed by the neon glow of the city street. An illegitimate son of the Cooper family dared to stand in
Chapter 866 Chapter 866: Chris arched an eyebrow, his gaze a silent warning. He fell into step beside her, his voice low but firm. “Stop harassing my employer, or I won’t ask nicely next time p> A strange weight settled over Vince, rooting him to the spot. His fists clenched,
Chapter 865 Chapter 865: Ethan decided he didn’t mind missing dinner as long as Maia would still visit his home, so he quickly agreed to her plan. Once the call ended, Maia and Chris made their way to the elevator and rode straight up to the building’s highest floor. The
Chapter 864 Chapter 864: A genuine laugh slipped from her. “Sounds good. See you soon p> Sliding her phone into her bag, Maia shot a quick look at the man seated at the wheel beside her. The way Chris handled the car — calm, precise, and unhurried — offered a
Chapter 863 Chapter 863: After a pause, he added a warning, “Don’t blow through all our savings. We’re nearly tapped out p> “No problem, Dad,” Jarrod answered, confidence radiating. “Just watch. I’ll bring Maia home, you’ll see p> Meanwhile, Pattie had already caught wind of Maia’s return and wasted no
Chapter 862 Chapter 862: After a tense walk through flashing cameras, the two slipped into the Maserati that Maia had parked in advance. The car sped off while cameras clicked wildly behind them. In no time, that dramatic exit was everywhere online. Headlines such as “Maia Touches Down in Wront,”
Chapter 861 Chapter 861: With a warm smile, Maia gave a few small nods, acknowledging the heartfelt words. Out of nowhere, a reporter near the front cut through the cheerful chatter with a pointed question. “Ms. Watson, can you clarify your real relationship with Mr. Chris Cooper p> Without missing
Chapter 860 Chapter 860: “You were reaching out like you were trying to hold onto something,” Chris said, his voice calm and soothing. “Was it a nightmare p> Only then did Maia notice how tightly her hand was gripping Chris’ forearm. Heat rose to her cheeks as she quickly let
Chapter 859 Chapter 859: With her head resting back against the seat, Maia gazed out at the open sky. The emotional weight of the past few days pulled at her, and exhaustion slowly took hold. Sleep crept in as her eyes fluttered shut. Her head tilted gently, coming to rest