Chapter 559 Chapter 559: Now, he had every right to walk away. He straightened, his jaw tight as he turned to Richard, who stood pale and dumbstruck beside him. “Richard, the engagement between the Ward family and the Morgan family is hereby annulled p> Rosanna was thrown off guard the
Chapter 558 Chapter 558: “Don’t look at me! Stop looking!” she screamed, her voice cracking under the weight of shame. Her thoughts were a whirl of chaos — no defense, no logic. Just raw, animal panic. All she wanted now was to disappear. “Rosanna!” Sandra shoved her way forward, face
Chapter 557 Chapter 557: Richard’s face grew darker as the talk went on. Rosanna was his beloved daughter; he couldn’t bear the thought of her being dragged into such rumors. “What rubbish are you all spouting? Rosanna is so sensible and level-headed. She’d never do such a thing p> “Watch
Chapter 556 Chapter 556: “What nonsense are you spouting? Did you see this with your own eyes?” Richard held back his disbelief, clutching the waiter’s arm and speaking sharply. If it turned out to be true, Maia’s good name being ruined would be the least of their troubles; the entire
Chapter 555 Chapter 555: What on earth was going on? As she tried to make sense of it all, a sudden wave of heat hit her from behind. Axell’s warm breath brushed against her ear, sending chills down her spine. The sensation was strange—both freezing and thrilling—leaving her mind clouded
Chapter 554 Chapter 554: Axell Nelson nearly trembled with anticipation. His eyes lit up as he tried to shoulder past her into the room. “Miss Morgan, you never disappoint p> But Rosanna stood firm, one arm braced against the doorframe, a single brow arching in mock warning. “So… what about
Chapter 553 Chapter 553: But when he finally turned his attention back to Maia, something made his breath catch. She was swaying slightly, her cheeks flushed an unhealthy red. That was no ordinary drunkenness. Something was wrong. Claudius stepped forward, a growing urgency in his stride. But just as he
Chapter 552 Chapter 552: The waiter noticed right away, grabbed two glasses from the very top of the tower, and handed them over. For Maia, who knew her way around good wine, this champagne was hard to resist. She reached out to grab a glass but accidentally let it slip.
Chapter 551 Chapter 551: “Fine, then it’s yours now,” Mariana said offhandedly, looking at Maia. Inside, she mocked Maia for clearly having no clue about art. It seemed her father, Kolton, had been right. She might not have had Maia’s flair for design, but when it came to paintings, things
Chapter 550 Chapter 550: The power of the image made many guests instinctively take a step back. Though the painting showed hope and strength, it also gave off a chilling feeling, as though trouble was just around the corner. For a moment, the crowd was frozen in silence. Then soft
Chapter 549 Chapter 549: It was obvious that she was referring to the fireworks show and the public congratulations from the Free company earlier that night. A shadow passed over Claudius’ face. Mariana always knew exactly where to hit where it hurt most. “Mind your own business,” Claudius said, grabbing
Chapter 548 Chapter 548: Above them, heavy clouds rolled in, swallowing the moon’s soft glow. Meanwhile, the guests started welcoming Mariana warmly. Richard and Sandra pushed through the crowd to greet her. No one held it against Mariana for arriving late. If anything, they believed she had missed the earlier
Chapter 547 Chapter 547: Richard and Sandra followed closely behind, their attitudes shifting completely. All smiles, their postures humble, they seemed to have transformed into entirely different people. Once they were alone, they laid it on thick, saying every sweet thing they could think of. Since Maia remained silent and
Chapter 546 Chapter 546: The gesture, so formal and deliberate, carried the weight of aristocracy. It silenced the room like a thunderclap. Even Claudius, ever composed, furrowed his brow in thought. Whoever Mr. M was… he had just shaken the foundations of Wront’s elite. “Could Mr. M be royalty?” someone
Chapter 545 Chapter 545: The guests standing closest froze, their faces a mix of shock and awkward realization. “Look at that seal… It’s legitimate. Stamped by Cooper Group. So that really is Angel’s Tear p> “Heavens! Who is this Mr. M anyway? With money like that, he might even outrank
Chapter 544 Chapter 544: As doubts multiplied and voices rose, the man in the mask remained cool as ice. Without missing a beat, he said, “Mr. Cooper, please p> Claudius, summoned once again, wore a deeper scowl than before. With the masked man’s gaze fixed on him like piercing arrows,
Chapter 543 Chapter 543: “No way this is the real deal. Who in their right mind would splurge like this? We’re not talking three hundred dollars or even three hundred thousand dollars — this is three hundred million! Can you even wrap your head around that? That kind of money
Chapter 542 Chapter 542: “The fireworks and lights were so incredible that any regular gemstone would feel plain by comparison. Besides, what jewel could outshine the Crimson Heart Claudius just gave Maia p> Claudius overheard this and began to feel at ease. Nothing, short of the Angel’s Tear, could overshadow
Chapter 541 Chapter 541: Maxwell was at a loss for words. He nearly rolled his eyes, complaining inwardly, “How much more could anyone possibly want, Chris? You’ve set the bar so high. Anyone, man or woman, would be floored by this p> Back at the banquet, Maia lifted her gaze
Chapter 540 Chapter 540: Biting down on her lip, Stacy scoffed again. “This isn’t just a show — it’s a love confession for Maia disguised as a birthday gift. And I hate it p> Rosanna’s fingers curled into tight fists the moment those words reached her. If someone like Stacy