Chapter 459 Chapter 459: The words stumbled. She couldn’t quite bring herself to say that she could support him. Biting her lower lip, she regretted saying anything at all. She had never imagined that his work came with shadows this deep. A wound just a few inches in the wrong

Chapter 458 Chapter 458: The thought knotted Maia’s heart, wrapping it in quiet anguish. She tugged him toward a chair and guided him down with gentle insistence. Without a second thought, she reached for the buttons on his shirt. Chris caught her hand with a mischievous curve to his lips.

Chapter 457 Chapter 457: Could this still be a dream? The man, adorned in an apron, was carrying two plates towards the dining table, where he gently set down the steaming dishes. Chris turned, his eyes sparkling with warmth as he smiled. “You’re up? I’ve made breakfast. Come and join

Chapter 456 Chapter 456: Without hesitation, Maia replied, “I just want us to stay safe and joyful p> She squeezed his shoulder. “Quit worrying. Get some shut-eye p> Ethan obediently shut his eyes. Truthfully, he was already fighting to stay awake. Moments later, he drifted into a deep slumber. Maia

Chapter 455 Chapter 455: “Absolutely!” Ethan grinned, rushing to bolt the study door. In the kitchen, Kathie had just arranged fresh fruit on a platter. She intended to bring it to Maia and Ethan but found the door locked and couldn’t push it open. “What are those two scheming in

Chapter 454 Chapter 454: “You’re amazing!” Ethan felt a wave of joy, nearly moved to tears. “Don’t worry. I’m not going to let this interfere with my studies! I did today’s homework already at school p> “That’s great,” Maia responded. “So, what game were you playing? Is it any good

Chapter 453 Chapter 453: Of all the games, why this one? Maia quickly calmed herself and decided to observe Ethan’s game skills. Maia couldn’t deny that Ethan picked things up quickly. Each time he stumbled on a level, he figured out how to conquer it the next time around. Maia

Chapter 452 Chapter 452: Oh well. Looks like he wasn’t getting a taste after all. Maia took a small bite herself, but her mind couldn’t stop wandering to Chris’ current situation. He had been gone for several days now, and she couldn’t help but wonder if everything was alright. Without

Chapter 451 Chapter 451: Marisa didn’t really care whether the rumors were true or not. All she wanted was to see the look on Melanie’s face when she apologized to Maia and Ethan again — in public. Just imagining it made Marisa want to laugh out loud! For a split

Chapter 450 Chapter 450: With a mocking gesture, she lifted her pinky finger and tilted her head, continuing, “Why are you making such a big deal? Guess you’re just a newbie p> “I’m a newbie?” Melanie’s anger shifted to laughter. “You, from Class Three, have the nerve to question me

Chapter 449 Chapter 449: Then, as if the universe couldn’t let things rest, Melanie’s voice sliced through the hush, dripping contempt like venom from a fang. “He really is a reflection of his p> “Surroundings,” she said coolly. “Stick with Class Three, and you’ll pick up their worst habits p>

Chapter 448 Chapter 448: Around them, students felt the shift in the air — like the stillness before a storm — and quickly turned their attention elsewhere, unwilling to become collateral damage. In these three classes of the elite preparatory program, no one dared cross Marisa. Not because of her

Chapter 447 Chapter 447: Marisa lifted one foot onto the beam beneath Ethan’s desk, leaning in toward him with a mischievous spark in her eyes. Ethan, caught off guard, quickly pulled back a bit. “W-What’s happening p> Marisa grinned. She wasn’t the type to pick on others for fun. She

Chapter 446 Chapter 446: Maia wasn’t about to let them off easily—this time, they’d learn a lesson they wouldn’t forget. That was the real reason she’d agreed to Richard’s request. Four years in prison had taught Maia a hard lesson—strike with ruthless force to make them fear you and silence

Chapter 445 Chapter 445: “Why bother with a birthday party now when I never got one in the first place?” Maia said flatly. “We’ve already gone our separate ways, haven’t we? Rosanna is your real daughter, so just throw a party for her p> Richard’s fingers curled slightly, and a

Chapter 444 Chapter 444: Upstairs, Richard happened to be watching the scene unfold through a window. His face shifted, emotions flickering across it. It was clear that Maia had changed. She was no longer the same person. Now, people were falling over themselves to get a moment with her—offering deals

Chapter 443 Chapter 443: “The weapons on the ship are inadequate, and it won’t last long. We might lose the cargo,” the assistant continued urgently. “The ship has sent out several distress calls. What should we do next p> Kolton’s eye twitched in frustration. “Do I need to spell this

Chapter 442 Chapter 442: Mariana completed the final brushstroke, a sense of accomplishment settling over her. She smirked to herself and whispered, “Maia, I’ll make sure your birthday gift is unforgettable — for all the wrong reasons p> Kolton exited the art studio and made his way directly to the

Chapter 441 Chapter 441: Mariana paused, gently setting down her brush. She turned to him, a subtle smile curling on her lips. If Kolton looked closely at her work, he would notice Maia’s name scattered throughout the painting. The world depicted was filled with countless versions of Maia, yet Mariana

Chapter 440 Chapter 440: Looking at Chris again, the shaven-headed man realized he was staring at a completely different person. Chris exuded a chilling, powerful aura that was terrifying. Without sparing him a single glance, Chris issued a quiet, lethal order. “Clean this up. No traces.” His voice was as