Chapter 179 Chapter 179: In less than two hours, Maia had whipped up ten dishes, each more impressive than the last. Maia slipped off her apron, her composure flawless. A thin sheen of sweat glistened on her forehead, but there was no sign of weariness in her demeanor. The dishes
Chapter 178 Chapter 178: Maia was a little taken aback that Chris had managed to find such fresh ingredients at such a late hour. Chris gave a crooked smile and said, “After grinding away for years, I’ve built a few connections. The supermarket manager’s an old buddy of mine p>
Chapter 177 Chapter 177: With no further excuses left, Maia reluctantly led the way to her apartment, steeling herself for an evening that was sure to be anything but ordinary. Elvira walked into the room, her eyes eagerly scanning every corner. Almost immediately, she grumbled, “Maia, how can you live
Chapter 176 Chapter 176: Elvira’s senses sharpened. Join him for dinner? His girlfriend was away on business, and he was already out trying to charm other women? This behavior was just as profligate as the rumors had suggested. Was Chris showing interest in Maia ever since that light bulb incident?
Chapter 175 Chapter 175: Could it be… she was wrong? Just as Elvira’s doubt began to creep in, a figure appeared in the distance. Chris was striding toward them, a bouquet of red roses in hand, his expression unreadable. He was more focused on what he’d say to Maia. As
Chapter 174 Chapter 174: “If I didn’t show up, you’d let that jerk pull the wool over your eyes!” Elvira snapped, her disgust for Maia’s husband evident in every syllable. Maia froze, her mind spinning in confusion. “What are you talking about p> Elvira took off her sunglasses, turned around,
Chapter 173 Chapter 173: The treatment they received was extraordinary, akin to being the proprietors rather than guests. Doors swung open before them, respectful bows were given, and even their chairs were pulled out at the conference table. Then came the coffee, rare and exquisite, its rich aroma enhancing the
Chapter 172 Chapter 172: She felt herself nearing the point of collapse. The lack of sleep from the previous night demanded recovery. Maia mused that if there had been a bed nearby, she might have fallen asleep the instant she lay down. After sleep, she still had one more commitment
Chapter 171 Chapter 171: Overwhelmed with pride and affection, Maia encouraged him. “Go ahead, enjoy the breakfast I made — it’s always best when served warm!” She handed him his plate and then went to take out Kathie’s medicinal meal from the bag. Ethan began to eat, browsing through Facebook
Chapter 170 Chapter 170: Ethan touched his head in an embarrassed gesture. “Yes, I did these alone. But I’m not sure if they’re correct — I fell asleep before I could check the answer p> “How did you manage to learn all this?” Maia’s curiosity was piqued, considering Ethan’s background.
Chapter 169 Chapter 169: While cruising through the streets, Chris pulled out his phone again, skimming through the flood of comments under his latest post. The sun had barely risen, but thanks to his sky-high popularity, the comment section was already buzzing like a beehive. “Wow, even JusticeBlaze has off
Chapter 168 Chapter 168: Sleep had been a stranger to Maia all night. Slouched in front of her laptop, she barely noticed the sunrise spilling across her desk. By the time she finished sorting out all the promised orders, morning had broken in full. The ticking clock caught her eye.
Chapter 167 Chapter 167: How in the world did Maia, of all people, manage to land them on her side? With Zenith Legal throwing their weight behind Maia, Rosanna’s so-called supporters were about to get shredded in court. And once they were done, Rosanna’s name would be the one trending
Chapter 166 Chapter 166: “Your brother suddenly decided to play hero out of nowhere?” Maia arched an eyebrow, her voice dry with suspicion. “Elvira, if you don’t spill the real story, you can forget about ever tasting my cooking again p> Throwing up her hands in surrender, Elvira retorted, “Alright,
Chapter 165 Chapter 165: The post detailed: “Legal tidbit: Spreading rumors, online harassment, and the creation or distribution of altered or malicious images can constitute several breaches of law, including rights to one’s image, defamation, slander, spreading violent or terroristic material, circulating falsehoods, and violations of cybersecurity statutes. Serious cases
Chapter 164 Chapter 164: Burning with indignation, the hacker shot back, “I’ll refund your money. Don’t ever look for me again p> With that, he ended the call angrily. Vince sat there, his brows furrowed into a deep knot, feeling his blood seethe and boil. He clenched his fists so
Chapter 163 Chapter 163: Left standing there, Chris found himself uncharacteristically at a loss for words. A tight, unfamiliar frustration twisted in his chest, one he couldn’t easily shake off. He dragged in a slow, steadying breath, forcing the storm of emotions beneath the surface where they belonged. He knew
Chapter 162 Chapter 162: Frozen, Maia barely dared to move. She could smell the faint, clean scent of cedarwood clinging to Chris, crisp like fresh mountain air, but carrying a quiet intensity that made her heart hammer wildly. “Mr. Cooper, you…” she stuttered, instinctively pressing her palms against his chest
Chapter 161 Chapter 161: As these thoughts swirled in her head, Maia felt a sudden dryness in her throat and reached for her water cup, only to find it missing. Instead, the cup was in another’s grasp. Looking up, Maia caught Chris drinking from it, his throat moving smoothly as
Chapter 160 Chapter 160: The reaction was instant. Every corner of the internet roared to life as the video tore through social media like a spark in a dry field. On the video, Maia and Vincenzo maintained a respectful distance, discussing only topics related to jewelry and antique collections, with