Chapter 379 Chapter 379: Jarrod, still in shock, stumbled backward as the guards closed in. Panic clawed at him. The guards did not bother with explanations. They grabbed him roughly by the arms. “Ouch… it hurts!” Jarrod yelped, thrashing helplessly. His eyes darted around wildly until they landed on Rosanna.
Chapter 378 Chapter 378: A sharp-tongued guest chuckled, voice dripping with mockery. “An unacknowledged son paired with the fake Morgan daughter… what a perfect match p> Among the elite, illegitimacy was a stain that could never be scrubbed clean — and Chris, unwanted by the Coopers, was the ultimate disgrace.
Chapter 377 Chapter 377: “She lies as easily as she breathes! Even if she really is Eileen, it is impossible she would have Mr. Hurst’s favor p> “Ridiculous! She must be faking it. MCN would never taint their name with a thief. She is just hiding behind Eileen’s identity to
Chapter 376 Chapter 376: Chris sounded almost casual, but there was an unmistakable sharpness in his tone. “If you have no evidence,” he said deliberately, “then it is slander. And slander, Miss, is a crime p> Was he… defending Maia? The thought rattled Rosanna, sending a fresh jolt of panic
Chapter 375 Chapter 375: Maia? It really was her! How could she possibly be here? What right did she have to set foot in this place? Mariana noticed Rosanna’s frozen face and followed her gaze, spotting Maia standing coolly before Jarrod. “Who is she?” Mariana asked, her brow furrowed. Her
Chapter 374 Chapter 374: Narrowing his eyes to get a better look, Jarrod’s face shifted into an expression of shock. It was Maia. What in the world was she doing here? At an event like this, someone of her standing should not have even been allowed through the doors. Suspicion
Chapter 373 Chapter 373: “So, he’s the Cooper family’s illegitimate son? He’s incredibly handsome p> “Such a waste, though. He’s just a good-looking flirt with no real ambition p> “I’ve heard he has a string of admirers, and he never turns any of them down. His reputation as a heartbreaker
Chapter 372 Chapter 372: Chris tucked away his phone and looked up, his stern features softening as he spotted her. “Hey, kiddo,” he replied, raising his hand in greeting. As an illegitimate son of the Cooper dynasty, Chris lacked the standing to attend the Cooper Group’s exclusive gathering on his
Chapter 371 Chapter 371: “Neville swore to me he would bury this case forever, which is why his heart still beats. Should he break that vow, I’ll collect his life myself. As his most trusted protégé and the heir to his teachings, I’ll overlook your interference this once, but my
Chapter 370 Chapter 370: But Zoey defied every expectation. Zoey had taken great care of herself. Her thick, glossy hair, flawless skin, and confident posture made her look like a stunning woman in her early thirties, not someone in her forties. And surprisingly, Zoey wasn’t wearing a prison jumpsuit. Instead,
Chapter 369 Chapter 369: Dropping the phone onto the counter, Roland took a deep breath, willing himself to calm down. He splashed another handful of cold water onto his face, the icy sting grounding him. After a quick rinse, he reached for the door, hesitated for a heartbeat, then pulled
Chapter 368 Chapter 368: Witnessing the typically unflappable Roland in such a flustered state, Pattie couldn’t suppress a delighted laugh. She discovered, to her surprise, that he possessed something adorable. Never before last night would the word “adorable” have entered Pattie’s mind when thinking of Roland. Inside the bathroom, Roland
Chapter 367 Chapter 367: With such an opportunity presented, how could she resist? Her hand continued its exploration, drifting down over Roland’s defined abs to his sleek, black, and gold belt. Leaning closer, her breath warm against his ear, her voice low and teasing, “As for who’s better at pleasing
Chapter 366 Chapter 366: Pattie watched, her gaze inadvertently drawn to the movement of his Adam’s apple and the open collar of his shirt. His unkempt, disheveled appearance tonight had an undeniably appealing edge. Pattie took a deep breath, trying to calm the unexpected stirrings in her heart, and took
Chapter 365 Chapter 365: If Rosanna could get him through those doors, he would agree to ten conditions, no questions asked. Lowering her voice to a whisper, Rosanna explained, “Mariana values her privacy. She doesn’t like people talking about her connections behind her back. If word gets out that I’m
Chapter 364 Chapter 364: Even if Maia was married, it didn’t matter. He didn’t care about titles or vows. He only cared that her heart belonged to him. And if he couldn’t have that, if she dared give it to someone else, then he would rather see her completely destroyed!
Chapter 363 Chapter 363: The reverse side revealed a phoenix, wings stretched wide, soaring into the heavens with a triumphant scream. The canvas blazed with color and life, fierce and unstoppable. “The brushwork… the colors… the force behind it — it’s on another level. I’ve never encountered anything this breathtaking
Chapter 362 Chapter 362: “Mariana, I was the one born into the Morgan family. It was Maia who stole the life that should have been mine p> Roughly brushing away the tears with the back of her hand, Rosanna continued, her voice breaking with emotion. “She didn’t just steal my
Chapter 361 Chapter 361: Mariana’s lips curved slightly, but she said nothing more. Instead, she reached into her purse. Just then, a black card with a golden sheen slipped from her bag and clattered onto the marble floor. “Mariana, you dropped something.” Rosanna quickly stooped to retrieve it. Just as
Chapter 360 Chapter 360: When she reached the gallery’s grand entrance, her eyes were drawn to a massive decorative word etched boldly onto the front wall. It was a recent touch, courtesy of the gallery’s elusive new owner. Two security guards in sharp suits and dark sunglasses stood like statues