LOGINThe two of them getting together was only natural.The shippers celebrated wildly for quite a while.When Weston found out, he was disappointed but graciously offered his congratulations. When he'd met up with Sharon before, he had already felt Thomas's intense hostility.What's more, Weston strongly suspected that his appearance had given them a push and sped things along between them.Not long ago, when he'd hung out with Sharon, she'd said they weren't together. And now, they had made it official this quickly.Weston felt pretty pathetic.Everyone sent Sharon their best wishes. Only Julliard, upon hearing the news, smashed everything in his house.Julliard's villa was a wreck. Vases, picture frames, tables, and chairs lay shattered across the floor. Only the photos covering one entire wall remained untouched.The photos were so densely packed that they nearly hid the whole wall. Every single one was of Sharon.In some, she was laughing. In others, her head was lowered. In o
"Julliard?" Samantha Malcolm frowned. "Are you sure?"Samantha had met Julliard and knew who he was.Since she was keeping close tabs on both Carter and Sharon, she naturally knew that Julliard was Sharon's friend as well as Carter's close buddy.Samantha said, "Julliard seems so refined and gentlemanly. People like that are the most rigid and principled. It'll be hard to buy him off, won't it?"Victoria Kalen smiled faintly, "Seems principled... but that's only how he seems. Samantha, you can't judge some people by appearances."Samantha caught the deeper meaning in her words. "Victoria, do you know something?"Victoria didn't hide it from her. "Julliard has a ton of photos of Sharon hidden at his house. He's been secretly watching her all along. He's nowhere near as upright as he looks. The real Julliard is dark and obsessive. He's no simple character."Samantha never would have imagined Julliard was that kind of person.She asked in a low voice, "Victoria, how do you know
Cole said awkwardly, "But I already promised to take Victoria."Victoria smiled, "Samantha and I are good friends. Since she wants to go too, let her come along. She can keep me company at the party."Hearing Victoria say that, Cole turned to Samantha. "Samantha, what do you think?"Samantha happily looped her arm through Victoria's, looking every bit the devoted best friend. "I knew you were the best, Victoria."Having gotten what she came for, Samantha didn't stay long.Seeing Samantha leave, Victoria also stood to take her leave.After leaving the Malcolm Group, Samantha thought of Carter and at first looked dreamy, but the moment she thought of Sharon, her face darkened.She said to Victoria, "It's so annoying. Sharon's going to be at this party too. That shameless vixen does nothing but flirt all day. She's even got her claws into Carter."When Kelly said Carter broke up with her because of Sharon, I didn't believe it. A few days ago, I had a detective tail Carter, and it
Chris caught up to Carmen and put a cigarette between his lips without lighting it. "What about you? What are you going to do?"Carmen shook her head. "Nothing. I want to see whether Sharon can hold up if those old foxes in the Ferrero family catch the scent and come after her."She said flatly, "If she can hold up, I'll accept her place in his life. If she can't, that's just her fate. No one else is to blame."Chris clicked his tongue and said nothing.He knew Carmen always did what she said. She looked dignified and gentle, but deep down, she was more ruthless than anyone. She had just as much blood on her hands as any man."By the way." Carmen suddenly stopped and looked back at him. "Has the second branch of the Ferrero family made any moves lately?""They've been digging into Thomas's illness." Chris's smile faded, and he turned serious. "They haven't traced it back to Sharon yet, but it won't stay hidden for long."Thomas runs to her side every few days. Sooner or later, i
At this point, Carmen closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly opened them again. "If I promise never to interfere in your affairs again, we'll still get married, right?"Thomas said, "As long as you stay away from Sharon."Carmen gave in, "Fine. I won't go looking for her again."But Thomas, you'd better remember what you said today. Sharon and the position of family head are never at odds. If one day she really does become your weak spot, I hope you'll eliminate that weakness with your own hands."Carmen met his gaze, her eyes unflinching. "I'm not saying this to threaten you, and I have no ulterior motive. I just want to remind you that it wasn't easy getting to where you are today. You can't let a woman ruin everything when you're this close."With that, Carmen said nothing more and turned to leave the room.Stepping out of the private room, she saw Chris leaning against the wall outside, smoking as he waited for her.Seeing her grim expression, Chris asked, "What d
Carmen's eyes flickered.She didn't deny it. "So you found out?"Thomas's eyes were as cold as water. "Who gave you permission to spout nonsense in front of her?""Everything I said is true." Carmen looked at him. "We're getting married before long. Am I not your fiancée?"Thomas's voice was icy, "What we have is just an agreement."Carmen didn't back down an inch. "Even if it's an agreement, a fiancée is still a fiancée. Telling her to stay away from you is well within my rights."Thomas suddenly smiled. "Since you're this confused about your place and so fond of meddling in my affairs, then let's not get married."Carmen's pupils trembled slightly. She could hardly believe her ears, "Thomas, what did you just say?"Thomas repeated indifferently, "Let's not get married."Carmen shot to her feet. For the first time, her face, which rarely showed any emotion, wore a look of disbelief."Thomas, do you even hear yourself? Not get married? Without the marriage, how are you going
Everyone froze.Scott and Victoria exchanged stunned looks.Victoria whispered, "Sharon has been in Marcentine this whole time and hasn't returned to Zachemaine. Could there be some mistake about Lex?"Lex snorted. "She wouldn't be stupid enough to do it herself. She only needed someone who worsh
As if sensing Sharon's distraction, Thomas's explanation faltered. He lowered his gaze to hers."What's wrong?"His eyes held her reflection.Sharon snapped back to reality, a flush of shame warming her neck. What had she been thinking? If Thomas had wanted to harm her, he'd had countless opportu
Silas realized he'd misspoken and pressed his lips together, frustration simmering in his chest."No matter what, with that much power in Sharon's hands, she's bound to throw her weight around. Just wait, she'll turn the Kalen Group upside down."Victoria replied coolly, "Not necessarily. Even if
A flicker of unease crossed Rick's face. "Of course not. You're family—we would never use you as a bargaining chip. We just need to draw them out. Once they show themselves, we'll rescue Victoria and Samantha."Sharon nodded slowly, her voice calm but laced with sarcasm. "Let me get this straight.







