Chapter 778 Chapter 778: A faint trace of disappointment flickered in Mariana’s eyes at her sister’s words. Deep down, she had suspected it. Kiley wasn’t in Sceibar just to see her. Still, Mariana reminded herself that Kiley had always been like Claudius — ambitious, driven, and guided by what was
Chapter 777 Chapter 777: By the time the clock struck nine, Alice had returned them to their hotel with her usual elegance and efficiency. Maia’s and Chris’ rooms were next to each other. As they reached the hallway, Chris hesitated before reaching for his door — and finally broke his
Chapter 776 Chapter 776: Maia warmly returned the hug. “I’ve taken care of everything,” Alice announced with a radiant smile. “The hotel is ready, and I booked a dinner reservation too. You have to try the beef ribs — they’re practically famous here.” Her gaze shifted curiously to the man
Chapter 775 Chapter 775: He had woken up early just to follow every detail of Maia’s disguise instructions. The oversized sunglasses covered nearly half his face… Maia went even further — she wore a tailored blazer, tied her hair into a tight bun, and topped it off with a cap
Chapter 774 Chapter 774: Jarrod shifted uncomfortably, his expression darkening. He turned to his parents and muttered, “Dad, Mom, I’m telling you, Maia’s upstairs. She’s doing this to test how long we’ll wait p> Despite the oppressive heat, the other three stayed rooted in place, silently agreeing with Jarrod. Not
Chapter 773 Chapter 773: “We still haven’t sorted out the Morgan family, and now Vince decides to show up p> Luckily, with the security system and double turnstiles in place, neither he nor the Morgans could make it upstairs. A sharp laugh escaped her lips as she muttered, “Now they
Chapter 772 Chapter 772: “Why did you p> Smiling softly, Melanie cut him off. “Your seatmate and I switched. This way, it’s easier for me to ask you more questions p> Ethan was left without a reply. With the teacher already standing at the front, he shifted his focus to
Chapter 771 Chapter 771: “Wait, what’s going on?” he asked, but she didn’t give him a chance to finish before hauling him all the way up to the rooftop. Once they arrived, silence stretched between them. The breeze swept past, leaving Ethan momentarily stunned. When Marisa finally turned to face
Chapter 770 Chapter 770: “What!?” Melanie nearly fell out of her seat. “You’re joking, right? How can you not know your own sister’s address? She’s got you on lockdown tighter than a pop star dodging the paparazzi p> A sheepish grin spread across Ethan’s face. “Maybe she’s just making sure
Chapter 769 Chapter 769: Promise written across his expression, Chris replied, “You have my word. It won’t happen again p> Satisfied with his response, Maia chose not to press further. A yawn escaped her as she retreated toward her bedroom. No sooner had she sunk into bed than her phone
Chapter 768 Chapter 768: The simple response caught Maia off guard, her brewing anger faltering slightly. A frown creased her brow. Every time she prepared to unleash her frustration on Chris, he somehow managed to disarm her completely. It felt like throwing a punch only to have it sink harmlessly
Chapter 767 Chapter 767: “Sounds good,” Ethan confirmed. The sharp clang of the school bell cut through their secret meeting. What neither conspirator realized was that Marisa stood pressed against the wall just around the corner, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. Why had Ethan and Melanie suddenly become so chummy?
Chapter 766 Chapter 766: “Hey, just hear me out first, okay?” Melanie raised her hands in a calming gesture. “I know you want Maia to be happy, right? Have you ever considered why she kept her marriage a secret from you? Maybe it isn’t something happy at all. She feels
Chapter 765 Chapter 765: Wearily, Hurst massaged his temples. “Stop meddling in grown-up affairs. You should be concentrating on your studies instead. Your entrance exams are right around the corner p> Melanie rolled her eyes at his deflection, shouldered her backpack, and headed toward the door. “Fine. Then at least
Chapter 764 Chapter 764: Hurst understood her perfectly. Ever since the Lark Fashion product launch, Melanie’s entire attitude toward Maia had shifted dramatically. The event had not only cleared Maia of the plagiarism accusations but had also vindicated her in the theft incident from four years ago. He himself had
Chapter 763 Chapter 763: Chris said nothing. Maia read the hesitation in his silence, taking in his rumpled appearance once more. Suspicion bloomed in her chest. He must have been involved in something dangerous tonight — something he was determined to keep from her. Another mission with his boss, perhaps?
Chapter 762 Chapter 762: By the time she arrived at Elysium Apartments, a pulse of anticipation stirred beneath her skin. It was already late — Chris should have been home by now, no matter what had delayed him. With deliberate slowness, Maia slid the key into the door, almost holding
Chapter 761 Chapter 761: To Ethan, that was the best news he’d heard all night. His excitement bubbled up before he could stop it. If the marriage wasn’t genuine, then maybe there was still hope for Maia and JusticeBlaze. Although she hadn’t gone into detail about the favor, Ethan didn’t
Chapter 760 Chapter 760: Maia’s gaze drifted toward the untouched dinner. After a pause, she inhaled deeply and replied, “Okay. I’m on my way. Just wait for me p> Without wasting another second, Maia threw on her coat, grabbed her keys, and stepped outside. Upon arriving at Marvelous Garden, Maia
Chapter 759 Chapter 759: The voice caught Maia off guard. She held the phone for a moment before setting it back on the table. Chris hadn’t returned as he had promised, and no message had been sent to explain why. Now, he had even turned off his phone? Maia’s brows