Chapter 698 Chapter 698: So, Chris must’ve shelled out something big — that probably explained why he’d been so cagey. But he had neither deep pockets nor any real sway. So what on earth could he have traded? Right then, Maia reached the front door. She slid the key into
Chapter 697 Chapter 697: Pattie was thinking along the same lines as Maia. She couldn’t believe that Chris had the means to cover a job like that. Maia had once mentioned that Chris didn’t make much — just a modest salary as a chauffeur, barely scraping by. And hiring someone
Chapter 696 Chapter 696: Although Maia spoke calmly just now, she was actually quite surprised. Chris’s driving skill was something only a professional could achieve… Especially the level of skill in escaping—it was on par with some professional race car drivers. The downpour was getting worse, and when Maia glanced
Chapter 695 Chapter 695: Richard’s silence cut deeper than any condemnation. Where warmth once lived in his gaze, only revulsion and arctic indifference remained. Without ceremony, he hauled Rosanna to her feet. “Come. We’re going home p> Those four simple words — “We’re going home” — stilled Rosanna’s trembling in
Chapter 694 Chapter 694: “Forgive myself for believing every word that came out of her mouth, for pushing Maia away with my own two hands p> Sandra brushed tears from her cheeks, her voice raw and broken. “Yes, Rosanna deceived us, made terrible choices, but she remains our flesh and
Chapter 693 Chapter 693: Once again, it was Maia who stood at the center of her destruction. Always Maia, weaving through every thread of her downfall. Vince’s heart belonged entirely to Maia, and every ounce of sympathy naturally flowed in Maia’s direction. But what about her? Rosanna didn’t know what
Chapter 692 Chapter 692: She put on that familiar pitiful and aggrieved look. “Vince, I p> His voice cracked like a whip before she could weave her spell. “Get lost p> Ice crystallized in Vince’s stare as he wrenched his arm free from her desperate grasp. “How dare you show
Chapter 691 Chapter 691: Chris reached out, his fingers brushing gently against her cheek. Something tender and pained flickered across his features. He dropped his cigarette into a nearby trash can and opened the car door. “Get in. Those bodyguards won’t hold them back much longer p> Without hesitation, Maia
Chapter 690 Chapter 690: Every fiber of his being screamed with singular purpose: bind her to him, convince her to grant him even the smallest sliver of redemption. One chance was all that he needed to prove his devotion. Maia’s footsteps stilled. Yet as she gazed upon the man who
Chapter 689 Chapter 689: “Maia!” His knees struck the cold marble with a weighty thud, the sound echoing like a muted drumbeat of desperation. “For seventeen years, we raised you. Doesn’t that mean anything? I’m begging you — please, come back. Let us start over. We can rebuild from the
Chapter 688 Chapter 688: After a brief pause, Maia gave a slight nod in agreement. Just as she turned, a familiar figure came rushing forward — Pattie, eyes brimming with tears, arms outstretched. She wrapped Maia in a tight embrace, her words tumbling out in a breathless mix of relief
Chapter 687 Chapter 687: He had let go of the only woman who had ever truly loved him — someone who saw him in a way that no one else ever had. “This can’t be happening…” His voice cracked as the weight of his guilt crashed down on him. Tears
Chapter 686 Chapter 686: “Damn, I’ve never felt this mad. If I saw Rosanna right now, I’d slap her p> “A thief and a liar at such a young age? And you had the nerve to frame someone else? Rosanna, where’s your sense of decency p> “Poor Maia. She was
Chapter 685 Chapter 685: His voice cut through the pandemonium. “Everyone, settle down. The moment of truth has arrived p> Accompanied by the clicking of a mouse, the surveillance footage appeared on the large screen. The hall fell silent as if everyone were holding their breath. Only the media reporters
Chapter 684 Chapter 684: “Maia, you witch… Why does everyone choose you? Why do men always come running to your defense? You must have seduced them all, you must have! Curse you, may you never know a single moment of peace p> She frantically searched the crowd for even one
Chapter 683 Chapter 683: Her words caught in her throat when she noticed the small USB drive in Maxwell’s hand. Terror washed over her like a tidal wave, and she seemed on the verge of choking. She screamed wildly, “Impossible! You can’t possibly have that footage p> Maxwell laughed softly,
Chapter 682 Chapter 682: Richard stared in dawning horror at Larkin’s obvious terror. Rosanna’s confidence wavered, her eyes narrowing as she studied Maxwell with newfound wariness. Maxwell’s attention drifted back to her with predatory focus. “Oh, what was I saying a moment ago?” His smile carried the warmth of winter
Chapter 681 Chapter 681: Richard’s anger boiled over. “Where the hell are the security guards? Get this lunatic off the stage p> When no one moved, he whirled toward Larkin, his voice sharp with command. “Larkin, what are you waiting for? Remove this man immediately p> Larkin met Richard’s gaze,
Chapter 680 Chapter 680: A voice rang out with undeniable authority. “Who said Radiant Jewels’ most prized possession was stolen by Maia p> Maxwell strode into the room, dressed in all black, sunglasses on, his presence bold and unmistakable. Maxwell’s arrival shattered the room’s tension like a stone through glass.
Chapter 679 Chapter 679: This woman wasn’t protecting her reputation anymore. She was throwing poison in every direction, desperate to shift the blame. The room suddenly went still. All eyes turned to Maia, waiting for her to speak. “Rosanna, your fiancé walked out on you at your own engagement party.