Chapter 598 Chapter 598: Her attention slid over to Maxwell, measuring him in silence. When he realized that he was dragged into the spotlight, Maxwell’s brain kicked into high gear, scrambling for something that sounded halfway believable. But Chris, smooth as ever, jumped in before he could speak. “My boss
Chapter 597 Chapter 597: Maia froze, recognizing him. “Mr. Payne? What are you doing here p> He laughed softly, explaining, “I was next door, heard the singing, figured it was you! Looks like I was right.” He narrowed his eyes, coldly staring at the man beside Maia. The guy was
Chapter 596 Chapter 596: This stash would do the trick! No matter what, today she had to help her brother win Maia’s heart! As for Pattie, since she refused to leave, Elvira planned to get her drunk enough to stop her meddling. “Elvira, isn’t this a bit much?” Maia winced,
Chapter 596 Chapter 596: This stash would do the trick! No matter what, today she had to help her brother win Maia’s heart! As for Pattie, since she refused to leave, Elvira planned to get her drunk enough to stop her meddling. “Elvira, isn’t this a bit much?” Maia winced,
Chapter 595 Chapter 595: Nobody at the table dared to revisit what had unfolded that evening, as if some silent pact kept their secrets safe. After dinner, Elvira realized that her matchmaking plans had fizzled out. With renewed energy, she suggested, “The night’s still young. What do you all say
Chapter 594 Chapter 594: Not quite sure what to make of her attention, Roland felt a prickle of discomfort. “That’s very kind, Miss Miller, but I can help myself p> “Don’t worry about it, just eat up,” Pattie replied, undeterred by the curious looks from the rest of the table,
Chapter 593 Chapter 593: Maia glanced down at the shimmering lake, letting out a soft sigh and shrugging. She knew she couldn’t hide it. “You’re right. She’s been pushing for me and her brother for a long time p> Pattie arched an eyebrow, surprised. “Doesn’t she know you’re married p>
Chapter 592 Chapter 592: Pattie often steered the conversation toward Roland, while Elvira kept shifting it back to Maia — sending subtle signals to Roland as her eyes flicked to Maia. “Roland, this dish is delicious!” she said, her tone loaded with meaning. He caught on and offered Maia a
Chapter 591 Chapter 591: Inside the room, alongside Maia, sat another woman whose makeup was impeccable and alluring. She exuded a radiant charm, clad in a bold red dress that commanded attention. Her eyes were fixed on Elvira, studying her with keen interest and a knowing smile. Elvira found the
Chapter 590 Chapter 590: “Richard, what are we supposed to do now? I’m terrified Rosanna might actually go through with something reckless!” Sandra’s voice broke as she wiped away fresh tears. “Rosanna had already lost so much. She was taken from us as a child, had… To survive the slums
Chapter 589 Chapter 589: Axell’s notorious reputation went far beyond simply beating his ex-wife to the point of hospitalization. Stories of his cruel treatment of lovers had long circulated — using belts to choke them, pouring scalding water, even whipping them with hot wax. He was the stuff of nightmares.
Chapter 588 Chapter 588: Her body shook like a leaf caught in a gale, fists clenched so hard that the knuckles turned ghostly white as she continued, “Have you forgotten what that monster did to me? He violated me — and now you want me to go back to him
Chapter 587 Chapter 587: With the clock ticking mercilessly toward fifteen days, Richard felt the squeeze — like being caught in quicksand, where struggle only sinks you faster. Gritting his teeth and swallowing his pride, he muttered, “Alright. I’ll go back and speak with Rosanna p> Axell’s mood flipped again
Chapter 586 Chapter 586: Richard and Sandra exchanged a knowing glance. They had been waiting for Axell to utter those exact words, like farmers eyeing the clouds, waiting for the first drop of rain. As long as Axell showed even a flicker of interest in Rosanna, the door to negotiation
Chapter 585 Chapter 585: “We turn to the Nelson family.” Richard locked his gaze on her, struggling with the idea but convinced it was their only shot. “Forget about the Ward family. The Nelsons are the only ones who can fix this mess now p> Sandra hesitated, then seemed to
Chapter 584 Chapter 584: Vince chuckled darkly. Of course, he knew. He reached for his sleeve, smoothing it with deliberate ease, as if unbothered by the storm around him. “Then what you need to do,” he said slowly, “is figure out how to get Maia to leave her husband… and
Chapter 583 Chapter 583: For a fleeting moment, time seemed to stumble. Richard and Sandra stood frozen, as if their feet had been nailed to the floor, caught entirely off guard. Vince clenched his jaw, his eyes seething with unfiltered loathing. “From the very beginning, Maia was the only one
Chapter 582 Chapter 582: “That’s right! Don’t you want to be there when Maia finally gets what she deserves?” Sandra’s tears dripped down, landing softly on Rosanna’s cheek. Gradually, their voices cut through the fog of Rosanna’s panic. The sight of her mother’s tears, combined with her father’s unwavering vow
Chapter 581 Chapter 581: As they reached Rosanna’s door, Sandra raised her hand to knock, only to freeze when a loud crash echoed from inside. The sharp sound of glass shattering sent panic rushing through their veins. Richard broke out in a cold sweat. “Rosanna! What are you doing? Don’t
Chapter 580 Chapter 580: It was yet another business associate, coldly informing him that their partnership was being terminated. Since morning, calls like these had poured in like relentless waves, each one eroding the foundation of the Morgan empire. Richard’s expression darkened as if a storm cloud had passed over