Chapter 818 Chapter 818: While Mariana tried to regain her composure, Kiley remained at her side. Her face revealed nothing, but her eyes grew sharp as she studied Maia’s image on the screen. Without saying a word, she turned and began walking away, thoughts spinning about what could have drawn
Chapter 817 Chapter 817: A flash of scorn flickered in her gaze as her lips twisted into a taunting grin. “Does anyone see Maia? Maybe she finally lost her nerve p> The sting in her words didn’t go unnoticed. Reporters who caught her remark looked at one another in surprise,
Chapter 816 Chapter 816: “There’s no need for that,” Maia demurred, a soft chuckle escaping her lips. “Your magnanimity is admirable, but I remain unswayed,” Alice retorted, her tone a blend of exasperation and loyalty. “Why are there so many people here today?” Chris inquired, his gaze sweeping over the
Chapter 815 Chapter 815: That evening, sleep proved elusive. Her thoughts ran circles in the dark. By sunrise, news of the uproar at the international art exhibition was already racing through Otruitho’s entire art community. Excitement surged throughout the city as talk of the two artists’ looming showdown at the
Chapter 814 Chapter 814: A moment’s hesitation crossed Raegan’s face before she looked up and met Kiley’s gaze directly. There was no mistaking the underlying threat in Kiley’s statement. It sounded like Kiley was saying, “If you cross the Cooper Group, I won’t blink twice about taking you out —
Chapter 813 Chapter 813: Why Maia? What did that woman have that set her apart? A prison record and four wasted years — Raegan saw nothing in Maia that could rival her own loyalty and accomplishments. Therefore, Raegan refused to believe the leader held any true affection for Maia. She
Chapter 812 Chapter 812: Maia wasn’t the real daughter of the Morgan family, but she had been born on the same day as Rosanna. Because of that, the Morgans had once hosted a joint celebration for both of them. While reading the article, Raegan let out a low chuckle. “Now
Chapter 811 Chapter 811: Raegan froze, her breath catching. Kiley’s gaze bore into her, unyielding. She swallowed hard, her mind scrambling for an answer. A strange stillness settled over the room, so heavy it felt like it could be sliced clean through. With a slow breath, Raegan steadied herself and
Chapter 810 Chapter 810: Her words cut through the air, sharp and knowing, as if she could peer straight into Raegan’s soul. She sensed the flicker of truth Raegan tried to bury beneath her charm. Raegan’s shoulders relaxed, and she let out a mock huff. “You always read me like
Chapter 809 Chapter 809: Raegan’s head snapped up, her breath catching. Confusion churned in her chest. “Sir, have I erred?” Her voice rasped, thick with disbelief. The chapel fell into a hush, the air thick with tension. Masked members exchanged furtive glances, their eyes darting between Raegan and the platform.
Chapter 808 Chapter 808: Every member rose as one, bowing their heads in perfect synchronization. “Salute, sir p> Chris positioned himself at the front, his piercing gaze sweeping across the masked figures before him. “Good. Five of you have answered the call p> His attention then shifted deliberately to Lady
Chapter 807 Chapter 807: This was Chris’ hidden identity: the elusive leader of the mysterious organization known as The Mask. Chris studied his transformed reflection with satisfaction and murmured calmly, “Time to meet the other members p> He pulled on his coat and left the hotel swiftly, vanishing into the
Chapter 806 Chapter 806: As they paused outside their rooms, Chris finally broke the silence, his words unhurried. “You spent the whole ride sneaking glances at me, sweetheart p> Caught off guard, Maia paused mid-step. Feigning surprise, she tilted her head. “Hmm p> Chris angled his face toward her, a
Chapter 805 Chapter 805: Inspiration struck her all at once. Even while she had been behind bars for four years, Maia never put down her pencil. “Rebirth” was only a small window into her talent, a snapshot of the journey her art had taken. Since childhood, drawing had been inseparable
Chapter 804 Chapter 804: Before Maia could get a word out, Chris pursed his lips with exaggerated suspicion, his eyebrows climbing upward. “Hold on… could it possibly be that you’re jealous p> Maia whipped her head away with theatrical indignation, folding her arms across her chest. “Absolutely not p> “It’s
Chapter 803 Chapter 803: “Wait a minute. So what you’re really afraid of isn’t losing Aurora Apparel, but missing me p> Maia could only stare, speechless. Somehow, she had walked straight into that one. “You shameless flirt,” Maia said, rolling her eyes, though the smile tugging at her lips betrayed
Chapter 802 Chapter 802: After all, Mariana had been hailed as a painting prodigy since childhood — how could she possibly lose to Maia in this field? Her lips curved into a confident, almost smug smile. “And with you pulling the strings, the competition will be portrait painting — my
Chapter 801 Chapter 801: Once Maia had departed, a long silence settled between them before Kiley finally let her gaze drift toward Raegan. Her question came softly and low. “So, what’s your take on Maia p> With a careless shrug, Raegan swayed her hips and looped her arm around Kiley’s,
Chapter 800 Chapter 800: A calm smile played on Maia’s lips as she responded in a composed, steady tone, “I haven’t made my decision yet. When I do, I’ll let you know p> Shadows flickered in Kiley’s eyes, her mouth curling into a vague, unreadable smile. “No rush,” she replied,
Chapter 799 Chapter 799: “I’ve got to hand it to her — she’s got guts. Or maybe she’s just all show and no substance. Inside, she might be shaking like a leaf p> “Or perhaps it’s all a performance — a calculated move to unnerve her opponent and throw them