Chapter 119 Chapter 119: “What?” Jarrod roared furiously, jabbing a finger at the officer. “Are you suggesting I voluntarily went wandering into abandoned slums to party with a bunch of ragged old hags? Am I insane? Where’s the security footage? The karaoke bar — they must have surveillance! Did you
Chapter 118 Chapter 118: Rosanna stood there, paralyzed for several long seconds. Her nails dug sharply into her palms as realization set in. Of course. She should have known. If this piece had truly been so priceless, why would the old woman have hidden it from the world and entrusted
Chapter 117 Chapter 117: With this in mind, Rosanna didn’t think any further. She handed the bracelet to Vincenzo. “Alright, but please hurry. I’m in a bit of a rush p> With a polite smile, Vincenzo, wearing pristine white gloves, took the bracelet and placed it into a velvet-lined box.
Chapter 116 Chapter 116: The jewelry boutique stood among Wront’s oldest and most respected establishments. Although it couldn’t match the grandeur of Radiant Jewels or Annie Crystal, it still carried a respectable weight in the city’s jewelry scene. Rosanna strode to the front desk and gave the receptionist her appointment
Chapter 115 Chapter 115: For a moment, Vincenzo hesitated. It wasn’t like him to meddle in shady schemes. His reputation had been built on clean deals. But as he weighed the situation, he reminded himself of the truth — Maia had been robbed of what was rightfully hers. Lured by
Chapter 114 Chapter 114: Hearing Vincenzo’s call, Maxwell switched to speaker mode. After absorbing the details, he turned and shot a questioning glance at Chris, silently seeking his verdict on the matter concerning his woman. Chris arched an eyebrow, the sharp angle of his jaw tipping slightly in silent consent.
Chapter 113 Chapter 113: Vincenzo, no stranger to rare artifacts, wouldn’t have thrown out numbers lightly. Maia’s curiosity deepened. Outside Starlight Bar, Vincenzo headed for the parking lot. Turning a corner, he nearly collided with Maia. “Mr. Casadei?” Feigning surprise, Maia spoke first, her refined beauty unforgettable. “It’s you… Miss,
Chapter 112 Chapter 112: Without hesitation, the man said, “Names don’t matter. What matters is that if we keep bidding against each other, we’ll both bleed money. So I’ll make it simple — what’s your price to walk away p> A low chuckle rumbled from Vincenzo as he answered, “You
Chapter 111 Chapter 111: Tilting her head toward the seat listed in the message, she soon spotted a man clad in a black hoodie cautiously moving into view. After surveying the room with sharp eyes, he dropped into the designated seat with deliberate care. Through her earpiece, a steady voice
Chapter 110 Chapter 110: She tapped out a quick call. “I need someone to do me a favor p> “Huh? What’s going on?” a startled voice interjected through the phone. “You’ve got one hour. Meet the person bidding against me at Starlight Bar. I need to know who they are
Chapter 109 Chapter 109: Still, no matter how much he tried to convince himself to move on, Jarrod couldn’t shake off the bitter regret gnawing at him. Then, a thought struck him. Maia had been so insistent on retrieving the bracelet. Could it be that she had known all along
Chapter 108 Chapter 108: Overwhelmed and unsure of what to say, Rosanna simply ignored them all. For now, she decided to wait for the official investigation to clear their name. Once that happened, she’d have the last laugh. While she absentmindedly flicked through post after post, one headline jumped out
Chapter 107 Chapter 107: Maia said nothing, her mind racing. Maybe five people on the planet could build a wall like that. It had to be either a hacker on par with her — or someone rich enough to hire one of the best. And anyone that skilled wasn’t about
Chapter 106 Chapter 106: Kathie’s eyes lit up, her whole face brightening into a grin. “That’s incredible! I was so scared you’d gotten desperate and done something reckless. Maia, you’re still young and beautiful. You have your whole future ahead of you. Please don’t throw it away p> Maia’s smile
Chapter 105 Chapter 105: In many ways, the meals she crafted worked better than any medicine. Back when she first started, her early dishes had tasted downright awful — strong, bitter, and hard to swallow. But Maia hadn’t given up. She experimented, adjusted, and refined her techniques until now —
Chapter 104 Chapter 104: Rosanna sprang up to defend Jarrod. “Dad, please, calm down! Mom’s devastated — she could barely breathe earlier. Besides, something about this whole thing feels wrong. Let’s hear Jarrod’s side first p> Just as her words hung in the air, the front door swung open. All
Chapter 103 Chapter 103: Jarrod’s pride ran so deep that he would likely prefer death over humiliation. This punishment, Maia figured, had already gone far enough. Without hesitation, Maia anonymously uploaded the photos, tucked her phone into her pocket, and resumed her errands, her expression steady and composed. At a
Chapter 102 Chapter 102: When he woke again, he found himself trapped in this place. He stared at the crumbling ceiling above him, his gaze slowly shifting downward. When he saw his naked body, he subconsciously tried to sit up, only to realize that his hands and feet were tightly
Chapter 101 Chapter 101: With a small huff, Maia picked up her pace. “Tell him he can keep dreaming p> Jogging to keep up, Elvira teased, “Don’t be so cold! Actually… I want some too! Honestly, with your cooking skills and your medical genius, have you ever considered marrying my
Chapter 100 Chapter 100: Across from her, Rosanna, feeling lighter after her earlier discovery, glanced sideways and asked, “Mom, how do you think Maia even knows Dr. Cullen?” The question nagged at her. After all, Elvira had just arrived in Wront today. Coming straight from Drakmire, how could she possibly