Chapter 419 Chapter 419: Chris gave a small chuckle as he swirled the wine in his glass, letting the deep red liquid catch the light. He took a long, slow sip. Then, casually, he reached for the untouched glass in front of Maia and handed it back to her. “Alright,”
Chapter 418 Chapter 418: People only remembered winners — not those who got outplayed and outshone. She had to change how everyone saw her. There was no way she was going to be remembered as the one who got beaten by Maia in that piano competition! Her fingers curled around
Chapter 417 Chapter 417: Just then, Claudius’s phone buzzed. It was an unfamiliar number. He picked up, only to hear a saccharine voice on the line. “Mr. Cooper, it’s Rosanna p> His brows drew together in distaste. Rosanna? How had she gotten his number? Rosanna had coaxed it out of
Chapter 416 Chapter 416: A scandalous affair between a married woman and the Cooper family’s black sheep? That would be the talk of the town! The Maserati glided to a stop at the hotel entrance. Chris deftly found an open spot and parked with practiced ease. Above them, night stretched
Chapter 415 Chapter 415: Inside the car, however, silence settled thickly between them, laced with tension. Maia cast a few sidelong glances at Chris. He gripped the steering wheel with one hand, his jaw clenched, his mouth drawn in a cold, hard line. Was he… angry? She frowned. What could
Chapter 414 Chapter 414: As a prominent heir within the Wront social circle, Claudius was habitually the center of attention, constantly courted by women who lavished him with praise. However, when he finally expressed interest in a woman, she chose to leave with another man right in front of him.
Chapter 413 Chapter 413: Without hesitation, Claudius raised his voice, calling out, “Someone p> An attendant quickly approached, bowing respectfully. “Yes, Mr. Cooper, how may I assist p> With a brisk motion, Claudius handed Rosanna over to the attendant and said, “This lady has injured her ankle. Please take her
Chapter 412 Chapter 412: Manipulator who wore a fragile smile like armor. There was truth to the old saying that hardship bred cruelty. And with Rosanna, Claudius couldn’t help but wonder just what kind of darkness she kept hidden beneath that tender facade. With these thoughts, Claudius’s expression toward Rosanna
Chapter 411 Chapter 411: Her fingers tightened around her wine glass, her knuckles whitening as she inhaled sharply, stepping closer to the fray. Chris’s brows knitted into a slight frown. He parted his lips, clearly about to say something, but before he could, Rosanna had already closed the distance and
Chapter 410 Chapter 410: Seeing his silence, Maia leaned in closer, her whisper tickling his ear. “Are you worried that those flirtatious women will keep their distance once they learn you’re taken, Mr. Playboy? Don’t fret, our marriage is in name only. Even after you marry me, you’re still free
Chapter 409 Chapter 409: So that was the way it was. Maia nodded, absorbing the backstory of the cake, though a question lingered in her mind. Chris’s fond memories hinted at a warm bond between his grandfather and his mother, suggesting that his grandfather had a favorable view of her.
Chapter 408 Chapter 408: “Ms. Vaughn, I really admire the dresses you designed. Could you… could you sign this for me p> Maia was well aware of the disparaging remarks they had made behind her back, but she showed no sign of irritation. Instead, she smiled lightly, took the notebook,
Chapter 407 Chapter 407: Mariana, seemingly lost in her thoughts, allowed the attendants to guide her out of the hall. Rosanna and Jarrod watched the unfolding drama, their expressions a mix of shock and disbelief. Even Mariana, with all her resources and cunning, hadn’t managed to outmaneuver Maia. What transformations
Chapter 406 Chapter 406: Tremors coursed through Mariana’s body as her eyes burned with tears she refused to release. Forever the adored prodigy, bathed in universal admiration and envy, Mariana found herself utterly unprepared for this spectacular downfall. Her once impenetrable pride and confidence now lay in ruins around her.
Chapter 405 Chapter 405: “Miss Watson, I fail to grasp your meaning,” Kolton remarked, maintaining a polite smile that never reached his cold eyes. Maia offered no response. Instead, she glided toward the server, collected her three design sketches, and aligned them with precision. Beneath the hall’s brightest spotlight, she
Chapter 404 Chapter 404: Battles for dominance within powerful dynasties were common, especially among families like the Coopers, constantly beset by rivals from within and outside. Although the disruption briefly rattled the room, the Coopers’ swift reaction and control reassured everyone why they held their esteemed place atop Wront’s elite.
Chapter 403 Chapter 403: Her hand hovered stiffly above her tablet, the gap between her half-finished attempt and Maia’s polished brilliance painfully clear. A chill of dread slithered up her spine. Was she going to lose? No, she wouldn’t let it happen! She would never lose — not to someone
Chapter 402 Chapter 402: Calmly, she flattened two sheets onto the desk and selected a colored pencil. Faces in the crowd twisted in scorn. “She’s just starting now? Hopeless p> “She’s probably given up. If her drawings are hideous, it’ll just be worse p> Seeing Maia on the verge of
Chapter 401 Chapter 401: After a short pause, Kolton gave a low, amused chuckle and fixed Maia with a look full of fresh curiosity. “Miss Watson, I must say, you’ve got guts. Fine, I give you my word p> He turned toward the gathered crowd and declared, “Ladies and gentlemen,
Chapter 400 Chapter 400: Why push things this far? The crowd was completely baffled — was Maia holding a grudge against Aurora Apparel Company or maybe against MCN? Or was she actually targeting Pattie, setting a trap for her on purpose? No matter the reason, the excitement in the room