ログイン“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
Althea’s sobs hadn’t stopped when a sharp knock echoed from the front door. Since the dreadful call had come, Lydia hadn’t left her side. The housekeeper hurried to open it, and there stood Riana, Daniel, and Chris—each of them looking pale and stricken, as if the news had just crashed into their wo
The SunCity airport buzzed with its usual midday chaos—rolling suitcases, echoing announcements, the hum of endless departures. Yet, for Althea, the world seemed to move in slow motion. She walked beside Chase, holding Josh’s small hand tightly, as if afraid that letting go would somehow break the f
The soft patter of rain tapped against the office window. It was late, yet the lights on the top floor of the Callister Group building still burned brightly. Behind the wide glass panes, Daven stood with his jacket loosened, staring out at the city lights shimmering against the reflection in his tir
“I just want to wait for his message. He always texts me right after he lands.”“Don’t overthink it,” Lydia said, giving her hand a reassuring pat. “Chase loves you. He just wanted to make sure you knew that before he left. I’m sure he’s fine.”Althea nodded faintly, though her heart refused to sett






