Chapter 858 Chapter 858: Sleep had become a rare luxury for Roland in recent days. News of Maia’s ordeal in Otrultho had only recently reached him. Still, his mind was locked onto a different investigation. A lawyer from Zenith Legal — the very one who had represented Maia — had
Chapter 857 Chapter 857: “Are you sure about this, Mr. Ward? These items… are not exactly safe,” the man asked quietly, almost as if afraid to hear the answer. “Don’t mention this to anyone. Just go.” Vince shot him a fierce look and waved him away. After the man disappeared,
Chapter 856 Chapter 856: But while Vince was still wrapped up in dreams of a happier tomorrow, his phone chimed with a sudden alert. A photo popped up from his friend in Sceibar, followed by a message: “Here’s a picture taken during the exhibition. The person you asked about is
Chapter 855 Chapter 855: But it never came to pass. Days turned into a painful test of patience for Vince. Waiting felt like being trapped, slowly eating away at his mind. Then he remembered Maia’s real prison — four long years behind bars — while he had only waited a
Chapter 854 Chapter 854: Maia’s global fanbase swelled almost instantly. Everywhere online, fans filled forums and social feeds with messages of admiration. “Maia is Matias in the flesh! Who could ever doubt her now p> “Rebirth and A Mother’s Timeless Love are masterpieces, and nothing else created this century can
Chapter 853 Chapter 853: Her mind jumped to the conclusion that she must have imagined it. Chris hadn’t shown any signs of waking up until now. But then, a slight flutter of his lashes caught her attention, and slowly, he blinked his eyes open. He looked around in a daze,
Chapter 852 Chapter 852: Night swallowed the world outside. Thunder rumbled in the distance, and heavy rain battered the windows with sharp, clear taps. Maia opened the door to Chris’ hospital room. Inside, a peaceful stillness lingered. She made her way to his side, eased down into a chair, and
Chapter 851 Chapter 851: “That won’t do,” Maia cut in, raising her voice for the first time. She drew in a breath, then met Lenny’s eyes without wavering as she declared, “I’ll do the surgery myself p> A heavy, absolute silence filled the office. Lenny jerked his head up, completely
Chapter 850 Chapter 850: Maia hurried to meet him, her words trembling with worry. “Professor Bryant, please tell me — how is Chris p> “He’s stable for now,” said Lenny, his tone heavy. “For now?” Maia’s breath caught in her throat. “Do you mean it’s only temporary p> Lenny didn’t
Chapter 849 Chapter 849: “It can’t end like this,” Maia whispered to herself. Every few moments, she lifted her head to watch the emergency room doors, wishing they would swing open and someone would tell her Chris had pulled through. But hope faded each time she looked up. The red
Chapter 848 Chapter 848: A flicker of awareness stirred in Maia. She just felt that Chris was standing a little too near for comfort. A sharp sound broke the quiet — his breathing had turned quick and uneven. It was unmistakably Chris. When she turned around, Maia found him visibly
Chapter 847 Chapter 847: With a troubled expression, Kolton turned to the rain-smeared window, weighed down by a storm of his own. “What’s your game, Maia?” he muttered. “Do you really believe that dragging Chris — a pitiful piece in this game — will be enough to take on me
Chapter 846 Chapter 846: With his eyes closed, he seemed to be drifting back through old memories. Yes. His instincts hadn’t failed him then. Even decades ago, he had sensed there was something off about Nicola and his elder brother, Kyle. The first impression Nicola gave, aside from her beauty,
Chapter 845 Chapter 845: She hadn’t given it much thought. She just did her best each time, always striving for perfection. The truth was, Otrultho was just the beginning. News of her triumph had already set the global art world ablaze. Maia’s stunning victory had traveled across oceans, reaching all
Chapter 844 Chapter 844: Kiley swiftly caught Mariana as she wavered on the verge of collapse, shooting her a sharp look before firmly gripping her shoulder. Her voice carried calm authority. “Stand up straight p> She shifted her attention to Maia. “Is this enough? If so, let’s call it a
Chapter 843 Chapter 843: Yet moments later, she found herself bowing respectfully before Maia, swallowing her humiliation and resentment in front of the entire room. “I am truly sorry, Ms. Watson p> This time, Mariana’s apology rang clear and unmistakable, though every word tasted like poison. Maia stood motionless, studying
Chapter 842 Chapter 842: “Either you apologize on the spot, or you can forget about ever calling yourself a Cooper,” Kiley declared, her ultimatum ringing out for all to hear. Tears sprang to Mariana’s eyes, emotions bubbling over as her gaze darted to Chris, standing at a distance. “Chris p>
Chapter 841 Chapter 841: Maia silenced them with a single cool gesture, then leveled a sharp look at Kiley. “There’s no need for theatrics, Ms. Cooper. Just tell me what you want p> Kiley’s gaze narrowed a fraction. Maia’s willingness to negotiate gave her hope — perhaps she could salvage
Chapter 840 Chapter 840: Cold disapproval gradually settled over the faces of artists and curators in the front rows. “Illegitimate or not, visiting his grandfather shows proper filial respect. Nothing wrong with that p> “To think Sophia’s son has endured such treatment… The Cooper family has crossed every line p>
Chapter 839 Chapter 839: The painting duel’s outcome meant nothing to Raegan. Her true mission was protecting Kiley, earning her trust, and completing the leader’s orders. Bright lights flooded the hall while charged whispers and wild speculation filled the air, forcing even the most composed guests to reconsider their positions.