INICIAR SESIÓN“Grace is definitely going to complain when she finds out I had breakfast without her,” Chris muttered casually as he picked up a piece of toast.Lydia smiled faintly. “Especially because you’re having breakfast with me.”“That’s true too.”Naomi stayed quiet, occasionally watching the people around
By morning, the rain had finally stopped.A thin layer of mist still lingered around the forest surrounding the Chen family’s second residence. Pale sunlight filtered through the towering trees, reflecting softly against the mansion’s enormous windows. After a long night filled with tension, the mor
“And that’s dangerous,” Zhao Hua continued slowly. “Especially for the last heir of the Chen family.”One of the older men finally gave a faint nod. “Naomi is far too important to remain in a situation like this.”“And if our enemies discover Kai’s weakness...” Zhao Hua deliberately left the sentenc
“I never expected something like this to happen,” one of the Chen family elders said heavily.Ever since the sudden meeting had begun, the atmosphere had remained strained and heated. Even though Cale had already explained the situation and most of them had been present at the scene themselves, it s
Cale let out a short laugh devoid of humor. “Worse than I imagined.”Lydia loosened her arms slightly just so she could look at his face. “Do I know any of them?”Cale chuckled under his breath. “No. But there were a few old men you met earlier at the banquet. And as you know, old people talk too mu
“We’re safe.” Lydia tried to sound as calm as possible. “You should be careful on the way here.”“Yeah, of course.” A relieved breath came from Chris’s end of the line. “Then I’m heading to your place now.”“Okay.”The call ended, leaving behind a different kind of anxiety twisting inside Lydia’s mi
“Of course.”Josh looked at his grandmother, hesitation written clearly on his face, but he could no longer hold it back. “If later… if it turns out Eli really is Chase’s child—what will happen?”The question hung inside the car, stopping every other thought in its tracks. Riana didn’t blink as she
Meanwhile, in SunCity.After the call ended, Althea remained staring at her darkened phone screen. Her chest felt tight, restless—not because of what Daven had said, but because of everything he hadn’t. It seemed the pressure was coming at him from all sides, especially with the news surrounding Cal
“Nothing fatal,” the caller said flatly. “Just enough to make Riana rush over and make sure the child is fine. After that, you can build a bond. Reset your brilliant plan. Become the only person who truly cares about Eli—and earn her trust.”Selena let the words settle. The kitchen remained quiet; S
The drive to one of the Miller estates—nestled in an upscale district just on the edge of the city center—passed in quiet stillness.Selena stared out the window, the city lights racing across the glass while her thoughts spun faster than the car’s wheels.A dinner invitation from Nathan… just as I







