Chapter 618 Chapter 618: Maia took a small sip of her coffee, her eyes lifting to meet the man she had once called “Dad” for seventeen years. A cold, mocking laugh escaped her lips. “Let me make this clear,” she said, her voice calm but firm. “From this moment on,
Chapter 617 Chapter 617: She understood exactly what to expect. Since Richard had gone out of his way to see her, he would definitely follow her and wouldn’t just let her go alone. A grumbling protest followed. “Maia! Aren’t you even going to give me a hand?” Richard called after
Chapter 616 Chapter 616: The line barely connected before Pattie’s voice erupted, frantic and sharp. “Maia, thank God you’re awake! Richard — he’s at the company entrance, making a scene since dawn. Says he’ll jump off the rooftop if you don’t show up p> Maia shot upright, her pulse spiking.
Chapter 615 Chapter 615: But her real fear gnawed at her. He was too loyal, too trusting. What if his boss was playing him, using him as a pawn in some dirty game? A quiet warmth bloomed in Chris’ heart, unfamiliar yet grounding. He noticed the way her eyes softened,
Chapter 614 Chapter 614: Maia studied his face intently, searching for cracks in his composed facade. “Mr. Cooper, what exactly does your boss do for a living p> A gentle evening breeze wove through the city streets, threading its way like a whispered secret, teasing the leaves above. Streetlights spilled
Chapter 613 Chapter 613: With that thought, the tension in her shoulders finally eased. “I haven’t booked my flight yet. Tomorrow morning, just head to the Primary Healthcare Center in Wront and register. I’ll see you before I leave p> Maxwell tilted his head back, groaning internally at the thought
Chapter 612 Chapter 612: Kolton suspected that his son saw the same thing. Perhaps that was why Claudius had begun pursuing Maia despite her marital status. Claudius wasn’t reckless with his heart. Kolton had ensured that he was raised with the kind of discipline and ambition that surpassed most. This
Chapter 611 Chapter 611: Since childhood, she had witnessed Kolton bend the world to his will. When a classmate dared to cross her back then, that entire family had vanished from Wront without a trace. Now, with Maia in the crosshairs, the outcome would be no different. Whatever grievance had
Chapter 610 Chapter 610: Finally, the door creaked open, nudged by a quiet servant. Stepping through was a man in a sharp black suit, his hair combed neatly back, gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, and an air of quiet authority trailing behind him. Kolton strode in, his coat slung
Chapter 609 Chapter 609: In her mind, she saw flashes of Pattie flirting, all smiles and coy glances — and the image made her stomach twist. She turned sharply to Maxwell. “Where’s my brother p> Casually, Maxwell gave a shrug. “He went to the restroom p> Maia added, “Where’d Pattie
Chapter 608 Chapter 608: He lifted his glass, swirling the liquid, its restless motion mirroring the turmoil roiling within him. He feared that after Maia found out the whole story, she would want to help him and willingly step into the chaotic mess of the Cooper Group, putting herself in
Chapter 607 Chapter 607: Maia’s smile warmed, her voice gentle but firm. “No need to say more, Elvira. I know you are looking out for me. Thank you p> Elvira’s cheeks flushed, and she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, suddenly shy. Linking arms with Maia, she
Chapter 606 Chapter 606: Before she could get the rest out, Maia pressed a hand over her mouth. “Didn’t you promise to stay calm p> Maia knew Elvira inside out. She was sure that Elvira wouldn’t be able to swallow this easily. But by now, if she didn’t come clean,
Chapter 605 Chapter 605: Maxwell narrowed his eyes. “And what kind of dare are we talking about p> Her lips curled into a wicked smile. “The loser has to kiss the person they like most here — someone of the opposite sex — for one full minute p> The room
Chapter 604 Chapter 604: “Alright then! Let’s move ahead. Maia, you start again p> Yet, in the rounds that followed, Elvira found herself caught in a losing streak. Maxwell played like he had Lady Luck wrapped around his finger. Each time, he rolled the highest number, sometimes even a flawless
Chapter 603 Chapter 603: Watching everyone’s stunned faces, Elvira beamed to herself. This was the reaction she’d been aiming for. “We all agreed — no quitting. This is just round one, so don’t even think about backing down p> Pattie cast a look in Maia’s direction. She remembered Maia once
Chapter 602 Chapter 602: “Great, let’s kick things off. Maia, you’re first p> Maia kicked things off, followed by Chris. Roland rolled next, then Pattie and Maxwell. Elvira took the final turn. When everyone had played once, Elvira emerged on top. Her dice added up to thirteen — what luck!
Chapter 601 Chapter 601: “Is that so? But besides that, I also have a pounding headache, and right here…” He pressed his palm to his chest. “This spot hurts, too p> Elvira was rendered speechless. Was he really being this transparent? Did he think that she would actually buy it?
Chapter 600 Chapter 600: “That was extraordinary!” Pattie exclaimed, her enthusiasm unmistakable as she sidled closer to Roland. She had a mission tonight. She had to keep Roland in check, prevent Chris from misreading Maia’s intentions, and ensure that Chris’ role as Maia’s husband remained concealed. Roland’s face darkened as
Chapter 599 Chapter 599: With all the commotion from Maxwell and Chris barging in, the love song had been left hanging halfway through. Elvira refused to let these unexpected guests ruin what she had planned. Moving to the screen, she hit play, then turned with a bright grin toward Maia