LOGINAfter waiting several days, Samantha realized that Julliard still hadn't released the dirt they'd sent him, and she started getting anxious.She went to find Victoria. "Victoria, what's going on? Why hasn't Julliard released that stuff after all these days? Did something happen?"Oh, and has he been in touch with you lately?"Victoria frowned as well. "No. Julliard's been abnormally quiet lately."Samantha said, "He didn't change his mind, did he?"Victoria's expression was grave. "Hard to say."Just when their plan was about to succeed, Julliard had suddenly gone silent. Samantha simply couldn't accept it.She said urgently, "If Julliard backs out, what are we going to do? Wouldn't all our work have been for nothing?"Victoria said, "Let's have someone look into what's going on first, then plan our next move."Although Samantha was burning with impatience, there was nothing else she could do.However, after three days of digging, Samantha and Victoria still hadn't turned u
Even with an outsider present, Julliard couldn't keep his emotions in check.He slammed his fist on the desk, his eyes dark and vicious.Vince glanced at him. He didn't even need to ask to know what had happened.He asked with a smile, "Well, Julliard? Are you still considering a partnership with me?"All of Julliard's hesitation and inner conflict vanished in an instant.His voice sounded as if it had been squeezed out between his teeth. "How do you want to do this?"Vince smiled. "Right now, I need to confirm how much Sharon really means to Thomas. So I'll find a way to drive a wedge between them, maybe even make them break up. Consider it my gift to you to seal our partnership."At these words, Julliard's eyes lit up. "You're saying... you can get Sharon and Thomas to break up?"Vince leaned back in his chair, his posture languid."Whether they break up depends on how deep their feelings run and how sincere Thomas really is about Sharon. If he's only after her looks, this
At this point, Vince smiled faintly."If Thomas were dead, the position of family head would naturally fall to me. To put it bluntly, only if Thomas dies will I have a chance at becoming head of the Ferrero family."Julliard sneered. "If Thomas has a shot at becoming head of the Ferrero family, do you honestly think I could kill him just because you asked me to?"Although Julliard wished Thomas dead, he knew perfectly well how hard it would be to kill him.All he wanted was to drive Thomas away from Sharon so that there would never be a chance for the two of them again.As for the Ferrero family's power struggles, Julliard had no interest in getting involved.Vince smiled. "On your own, of course you couldn't. And I couldn't either. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to you for a partnership today."But what you and I can't do... Sharon might be able to."Julliard's face darkened. "No! You can't drag Sharon into your feud!"Vince said, "If you don't drag Sharon into this, you won
Before Sharon could say anything, Thomas added, "Just for one night. I won't do anything to you."Sharon really was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open.She knew staying over at his place wasn't quite appropriate yet. But deep down, she trusted him for some reason.If Thomas said he wouldn't do anything to her, then he definitely wouldn't.She closed her eyes again, "Okay."...At that moment, on the other side of the city, Julliard sat in his office looking at the couple being hyped all over the internet, a cold, sinister glint in his eyes.The bigger the story about Thomas got and the more praise people heaped on him, the harder he would fall.Julliard let the hype that grated on him run its course and coldly watched as the buzz kept building. He even hired paid trolls to steer the conversation and push the story's popularity to its peak.He planned to release all of Thomas's dirt online the moment Thomas's popularity was at its highest.Even if Sharon believed in
Sharon picked a sweet, heartwarming romance.She sat back on the sofa, hugging the bunny that Thomas had won at the ring toss, and watched intently.Thomas sat beside her and pulled her into his arms.He seemed to really like holding her.Ever since they'd made it official, he hadn't shown the slightest intention of taking things slowly or giving her time to adjust. Hugs and kisses came whenever he felt like it.Only a floor lamp was on in the living room. The light from the screen flickered in Sharon's eyes.She turned her head absentmindedly, only to find that Thomas wasn't watching the movie at all. He was staring at her without blinking.In the dim light, his eyes were dark and deep.Sharon felt like prey being watched by a wild beast, liable to be torn apart and devoured at any moment."Why are you looking at me instead of the movie?"Without realizing it, she had lowered her voice, as if afraid of waking the beast.Thomas said, "You're better to look at than the movie.
It was a strange feeling, one that brought a sense of peace and comfort, so much that Thomas couldn't help wanting to sink into it.However, sinking into comfort would lower his guard and make him overlook many dangers.But this kind of everyday, homey life was just too wonderful.So wonderful that he almost forgot the world he lived in had always been one of blades and gunfire....The dining table held three dishes and a soup: a tomato and cheese omelet, sautéed seasonal vegetables, a plate of honey-glazed ribs, and a steaming pot of chicken noodle soup.They were all home-style dishes, but they looked fantastic, the reds and greens making them all the more tempting.Sharon handed him a plate. "Give it a try. I haven't cooked in a long time, so I don't know if my skills have gotten rusty."Thomas took the plate, picked up his fork, and speared a piece of rib.The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. It was delicious.Thomas said, "
"So this is what its like in high-society circles? All that glamour on the surface—who knew it hid such filth underneath?""You think Victoria plays around like this too, behind closed doors?""Wouldn't be surprised.""Hey, hey—look! Isn't the star of the show right over there?""Damn, that face
Kelly said anxiously, "She must've picked up that earring! Thomas, you can't believe a word that liar says!"If Thomas refused to help her, she was doomed. Right now, he was her only hope.Thomas's tone remained calm. "What you said might be true. But I'll need some time to investigate. For now, w
Hearing Sharon bring up the topic on her own, Richard thought it was the perfect opportunity to bridge the distance between father and daughter.He softened his tone and asked, "Sharon, will you tell me what happened?"Sharon's voice was calm. "He and his first love, Kelly, were torn apart years a
Before Sharon could speak, Rick's reprimanding voice came, "Sharon, running away is shameful! Come back immediately. Win or lose, the Kalen family must give an explanation to Jamie!"Sharon frowned. She had no patience for Rick's self-righteousness and hung up without a word.…Meanwhile, at the







