LOGINSharon's methods were simple—yet it was precisely those simple methods that shattered all of Samantha's three years of meticulous planning.Looking at Samantha's twisted, ferocious expression, Sharon merely smiled faintly."Samantha, your plan against me was indeed well-constructed. Every step linked seamlessly to the next. But have you ever considered this? Before scheming against others, shouldn't you first clean up your own mess?"I know you were trying to imitate what I once did, but you overlooked one thing…"Sharon stepped closer, her tone light with a faint smile. "I was never as careless with my reputation as you. Our starting points were never the same, so naturally, the outcomes we can achieve are completely different as well."If you want to scheme against others, you must first control yourself. Don't leave any leverage for people to grab. I thought you might have something impressive up your sleeve—but Samantha, you've really disappointed me."Sharon's method of defe
Samantha appeared in front of Sharon with a dark, stormy expression. She glared at her, teeth clenched in rage."Sharon, it was you, wasn't it?! Those reporters—you were the one who called them!"Sharon curved her lips into a faint smile. "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand."The moment she heard that, Samantha exploded."Don't call me sister-in-law!"Even though the outside world praised Rick as outstanding, to Samantha, he was nothing but humiliation. Being exposed in public with Rick had rubbed her dignity into the ground. Even without Carter, she could never have liked Rick.In her eyes, every single member of the Kalen family was equally detestable. And Sharon—was at the very top of that list.She had already confirmed that the public exposure that day had been Sharon's doing. That was why she had always wanted revenge.But at the time she married Rick, the scandal was still at its peak. With video evidence, photos, and eyewitnesses, no rum
Whether in terms of status, background, or personal talent, Sharon was among the very best of women. It was only natural that Thomas would feel curious about her. After all, Sharon was both beautiful and outstanding.…That day, Sharon received a reminder call from Scott."Next weekend is Keira's third birthday party. Don't forget to attend."Keira was the daughter of Callum and Victoria.Of course, he was a fake daughter.Jennie had told Sharon that there was still a long road ahead. Once the child grew older and learned to weigh benefits and losses, the true heiress would eventually be brought back.Since Victoria's mother had resorted to something like memory loss and a stand-in replacement, then she didn't mind making the Kalen family messier—by adding a "true and false heiress" drama of her own.Jennie had said, "I'd really like to see it—facing a carefully raised fake heiress on one side, and a daughter who started life already behind on the other, how will she choose?"
Thomas said calmly, "The second possibility is that she's irrelevant to me—someone with no need to be mentioned."Sharon asked, "Then… which one do you lean toward?"Thomas replied, "Either way, since I chose to erase it, it means I've already let her go."He casually put the ring back into its box. "That person doesn't matter to me anymore. Why trouble myself over something pointless?"Hearing this, Sharon didn't know whether she should feel relieved or disappointed. In the end, she only said, "That's a very healthy mindset. It's worth learning from."Thomas gave a faint smile and said nothing further."Alright, time to head back."…Over the following days, Sharon visited the auto repair shop whenever she had time.As she had promised Thomas, she would inform him before going.Most of the time, Thomas would come as well, though on one or two occasions, he was held up by other matters.As time passed, Sharon finally completed the full paintwork on the car.This time, nothi
"What a beautiful piece."Thomas's clear, spring-like voice suddenly came from behind her.Sharon turned around. Seeing Thomas, she froze for a brief moment before slowly coming back to her senses.She glanced at the time and realized two hours had already passed.In those two hours, she had been completely immersed in her work—so absorbed that she had even forgotten Thomas's presence.And Thomas, it seemed, had not once interrupted her.Looking at him standing quietly to the side, Sharon said, "Sorry. I got too focused and forgot to go over the design details with you."But Thomas didn't mind at all. Instead, he smiled. "The way you work… is as beautiful as the design you're creating."Sharon instinctively averted his gaze, feeling slightly uneasy.She checked the time again. "Let's stop here for today. This design can't be finished properly in just a day or two.""Alright," Thomas replied. "Just let me know when you're coming next time."Sharon agreed.As she was about to
For Sharon, a portrait was hardly a difficult task. She gave a slight nod. "Alright."To save time, she chose to work only in a simple sketch.An hour later, she set down her brush."It's done."She handed the drawing to Thomas.He took it and lowered his gaze to study it.Though it was only a simple sketch, every line was executed with precision—lifelike, vivid, and full of presence. At a glance, it was clear the artist possessed a deep and solid foundation.Seeing that he remained silent, Sharon couldn't help asking, "Mr. Ferrero, what do you think?"Only then did Thomas lift his eyes from the drawing and look at her. A faint trace of appreciation surfaced in his gaze."As the current head of the Kalen family, you not only play the violin, but also understand cars, and paint this well—oh, and…"He paused slightly, then added, "Your cooking is also impeccable. Miss McKinzie, you're truly exceptional. I'm quite curious—what exactly can't you do?"His gaze carried undisguised
If Sharon refused to forgive Thomas—or decided she needed distance—what might a man like Thomas do? With Thomas's temperament, the possibilities weren't comforting. Liam watched Thomas's face without showing it.Thomas's actions had indeed dragged Sharon into a mess. She had spent days and nights
The next day, news that Thomas had killed someone went viral.Sharon was a public figure—her name carried weight and provoked discussion whenever it appeared. Her life read like melodrama: prodigy violinist, meteoric debut, then a return home to inherit and reinvent the family business. People ad
Theo nodded obediently. "Alright."Watching the scene, Carter's dark eyes deepened.For some reason, Kelly's face suddenly came to mind.Whenever they ate together, she would always order overly sweet drinks to please Theo. Even when it was something he wasn't supposed to have, she would coax, "J
Carter narrowed his eyes. "Then explain this—why are you disparaging Sharon and trying to whitewash Jamie's crimes? He kidnapped her, the evidence is undeniable, and the whole world has seen it. As her own family, shouldn't you be seeking justice for her? Why are you defending the perpetrator? Is th







