Chapter 106 Chapter 106: Evita’s lips twitched. Not again. This day was already bad enough. Marsha turned toward her, hesitation in her voice. “Grandma p> Evita tightened her grip around Marsha’s fingers. “Yosef, wait outside. Marsha’s coming with me p> Yosef said nothing. He wasn’t pleased, but he knew better
Chapter 105 Chapter 105: “Good morning, Miss Owen. Have you had anything to eat?” he asked. Rylie handed him her sun hat without ceremony and said, “I did. I just came from my morning run p> Brock accepted the hat and smiled. “I was out running myself. Come, I’ll walk
Chapter 104 Chapter 104: Evita had counted on this. She assumed that Rylie wouldn’t bring one. The last time Rylie had visited, it was only because she’d delivered Nexo-7. So Evita took a gamble, hoping to publicly shame her and warn Selah not to get involved again. But Rylie didn’t
Chapter 103 Chapter 103: Timothy froze. The confidence drained from his face. He couldn’t say a word. The truth behind his research was plain. His work on clinical medicine and artificial intelligence barely scratched the surface. Most of the effort came from his students. Deep down, even he never believed
Chapter 102 Chapter 102: “The sheet music still needs work,” said Paola, her voice low and dry. Her throat felt tight. “There are a few parts that still need fixing. It’s not ready just yet p> Spencer gave her shoulder a light pat. “No need to rush. What’s seen so
Chapter 101 Chapter 101: Rylie reached down to pick it up but noticed something beneath the piano. She crouched and retrieved a tiny object. It was a silver hairpin, shaped like a music note. It belonged to Paola. Thinking back, Rylie remembered hearing a phrase in her melody—just two bars.
Chapter 100 Chapter 100: Paola must’ve been using this space for her composing recently. Rylie continued through the east wing of the library. Three of the walls were lined with tall shelves filled with leather-bound volumes. The fourth opened into a full-length window that overlooked a peaceful garden. From there,
Chapter 99 Chapter 99: “Afraid that if the shortage worsens, they’ll ask you to step in. They believe in your skills. They think you’re their best chance if something happens to their boys.” Rylie nodded slowly. “So that’s it p> “I told them not to worry,” Rory added. “With your
Chapter 98 Chapter 98: Johnny raised an eyebrow. “Didn’t you come with your driver? Wasn’t it your delay with the car that made Rylie late to begin with p> Johnny’s bluntness caught Paola off guard, making her flush with embarrassment. “I wasn’t trying to make things difficult. Are you blaming
Chapter 97 Chapter 97: When Rylie glanced over her shoulder, Brad’s gaze trailed after her. Brock took the cue to make a quick exit, backing out and stammering, “Sorry, sorry, I’ll let you two carry on p> The door swung shut behind him. Rylie let go of Brad’s chin and
Chapter 96 Chapter 96: While the guests remained absorbed in the auction, Rylie rose to her feet. Johnny looked over and called out, “Miss Owen, the Buckley collections are coming up. Don’t you want to see them p> She answered simply, “Restroom break.” Without hurry, she made her way toward
Chapter 95 Chapter 95: Paola sat awkwardly silent, unsure of what to say. Finally, she forced a smile and teased, “It must be so lucky to always receive gifts. Rylie, your brothers gave you this set of jewelry, right? And you didn’t even tell me. I nearly embarrassed myself tonight
Chapter 94 Chapter 94: Nobody in the room made a sound. Isabella went pale. Paola clenched her gown so hard that her nails dug into the fabric. Neither could understand how someone like Rylie, with no high society upbringing and a background in only medicine, could speak so confidently about
Chapter 93 Chapter 93: Just then, Isabella raised her voice. “Miss Buckley, your necklace looks identical to Miss Owen’s. Was there ever a second one made? Isn’t it odd you’re both wearing them tonight p> Celia turned toward Rylie and gave her a long look. “This necklace is an heirloom.
Chapter 92 Chapter 92: She tried to sound curious as she added, “Can anyone help me figure this out? I’d hate to accuse her unfairly and get scolded again p> A few guests began to murmur. Were the necklaces really that similar? Was Rylie wearing a fake? The people seated
Chapter 91 Chapter 91: She shifted her gaze and added plainly, “Miss Olson, I think I’ll have the police inspect the entire house p> Her voice was steady but left no room for argument. Isabella stepped back, rattled. Her hands moved nervously as she blurted, “How absurd! Why would I
Chapter 90 Chapter 90: As their conversation faded, the main doors opened with a hush. Two staff members gave a courteous nod and announced, “Miss Owen has arrived p> It was her first public appearance since returning to the Owen family. Naturally, every head turned in her direction. Paola’s expression
Chapter 89 Chapter 89: A faint smile tugged at his lips. His voice carried with ease. “Please p> Without hesitation, she placed her hand in his. His fingers wrapped around hers, steady and sure, guiding her inside the cabin. Once she was seated, he let go of her hand with
Chapter 88 Chapter 88: A faint smile ghosted across Brad’s face as he tapped the table. “She’s the key to my survival, Brock. If she prefers a low profile, we’ll see that she stays out of the limelight. Now, as for the Kirks and the Durys p> His hand swept
Chapter 87 Chapter 87: Rylie didn’t return the glance. She simply turned to Kendrick and said, “Grandpa, I’ll sign for my delivery and get ready for my appointment p> With a gentle nod, Kendrick said, “Go on, Rylie. Don’t keep them waiting.” A faint smile lingered on Rylie’s lips as