Chapter 738 Chapter 738: Jarrod couldn’t stay silent either. “Maia, can you hear me? It’s Jarrod. Please, can we just talk? I’m really begging here p> Not missing a beat, Richard tried again. “Maia, please, just meet with us one time. Everything that happened was our fault. We all need
Chapter 737 Chapter 737: At the sound of Maia’s name, the receptionist finally looked up, studying the three of them with open curiosity. “You’re Ms. Watson’s family? What are your names p> Richard stepped forward without hesitation and introduced himself. The employee’s brow furrowed just a bit as he picked
Chapter 736 Chapter 736: The last time they had come, the corridor by the elevators had been wide open. Now, two polished silver-gray turnstiles stood firm in their path, cutting them off with no room to pass. Card scanners and facial recognition devices had been installed beside the barriers, while
Chapter 735 Chapter 735: His chest tightened with everything he hadn’t said. His voice cracked as he turned to Richard. “Do you know where she is p> A slow shake of the head came from Richard. “I’ve tried for months. I still don’t know her exact address p> Narrowing his
Chapter 734 Chapter 734: Every breath was a struggle, his heart squeezed so tightly that he wondered if it might stop beating altogether. He spilled out in broken noises — raspy breaths, guttural howls, and chest-deep cries that rattled the car. “Now you understand, don’t you?” Richard’s voice cut through
Chapter 733 Chapter 733: Shocked, Jarrod pressed his back against the seat. His words shook with disbelief. “Dad, have you lost your mind? How can you even say that p> The shock in Jarrod’s voice matched the confusion spinning inside him. Only a few days earlier, his parents were certain
Chapter 732 Chapter 732: Sandra gave Jarrod a glance, her eyes flickering with hesitation. Her lips pressed together as if she were holding back words. Instead of speaking, she exhaled gently and looked away, refusing to meet his eyes. Richard veered the car off to the shoulder and brought it
Chapter 731 Chapter 731: For a moment, Jarrod could only stare, stunned by the news. He turned toward his mother, searching her face for reassurance. “Is that really what happened?” he managed to ask, uncertainty in his voice. Sandra squeezed his hand and nodded gently. “Since we have that agreement,
Chapter 730 Chapter 730: “Dad! Mom! What happened to your hair, Dad? It’s completely white p> Richard offered a soft smile and patted Jarrod’s back, his voice unwavering. “It’s nothing to fuss over. White hair is cool. The important thing is that you’re home and safe p> With another reassuring
Chapter 729 Chapter 729: Maia leaned in, unable to hide her urgency. “So what’s your recommendation p> Maia heard Lenny’s reply, steady and reassuring. “No need to worry just yet. There’s still hope. It’s always better for us to evaluate things in person, though — we need to see the
Chapter 728 Chapter 728: Alice listened intently, eyes lighting up as she absorbed each comment. “That makes so much sense… Thank you, Ms. Watson! Your feedback is incredible p> With a sigh, Maia repeated, “I’m happy to share thoughts, but I can’t agree to become your mentor p> “But you’ve
Chapter 727 Chapter 727: A faint shadow crossed Maia’s face as she glanced at Alice, who stood beside her, remarkably poised despite the chaos swirling around them. Alice, once considered a giant in the international fashion world, looked nothing but earnest now. Maia hadn’t anticipated this level of determination from
Chapter 726 Chapter 726: He hesitated, then continued, “After last time’s mess, security’s bound to be tighter than ever. Given what we’re working with, pulling this off won’t be easy p> Chris turned his gaze to the main control screen, which streamed real-time data about the giant ship. It was
Chapter 725 Chapter 725: Without a hint of warmth, Kolton gave a curt nod. “Keep buying up our shares. Coordinate with the financial institutions to push out favorable news p> “I’ll handle it,” Claudius answered, casting a quick look at the sinking stock price. Deep down, he was torn. Maia’s
Chapter 724 Chapter 724: As for any hidden assets Cooper Group might possess, that wasn’t her immediate concern. Her promise to Zoey had always centered on helping Chris reclaim his rightful inheritance. Transferring the entire Cooper Group to Chris would fulfill that commitment perfectly. This was her moment to deliver
Chapter 723 Chapter 723: “Alright, don’t worry,” Chris replied with steady composure. “I’ll listen to you, darling p> As the words left his lips, his gaze lingered on Maia once more. She quickly looked away, a delicate blush coloring her cheeks. Apparently, whenever Chris called her “darling,” Maia couldn’t suppress
Chapter 722 Chapter 722: “You go ahead. I want to hear what you’ll say first p> Chris gave a small, playful shake of his head. “No way. I insist—ladies first p> Back and forth, they traded the invitation, amusement lighting up their faces. Finally, Maia gathered her thoughts and broke
Chapter 721 Chapter 721: Steam curled up from the stovetop, carrying the warmth of milk and the rich aroma of frying oil into the air. Chris’ determined look found its way into her thoughtful eyes. Suddenly, the idea crossed her mind—maybe mornings like these could make life sweeter. Her daydream
Chapter 720 Chapter 720: When morning arrived, the relentless storm that had battered the town for hours finally eased. Sunbeams spilled gently through the glass, warming the corners of the room. Along the branches outside, beads of rainwater sparkled, dancing with every gentle movement of the wind. Maia did not
Chapter 719 Chapter 719: A single post seemed to draw the most attention: “Is Maia Watson Really Married p> Curiosity pulled Melanie in, and she opened the thread, met by a storm of conflicting takes. Plenty of commenters insisted that Maia had already tied the knot, claiming that her husband