Se connecterWendy had a feeling that even if Sharon and Thomas had gone their separate ways, Sharon would find it difficult to ever truly forget him in this lifetime.Even if everything related to him was carefully sealed away, some things left marks that could never be erased.Living in a world still filled with traces of Thomas—could she really forget him?Wendy snapped back to reality."This is actually very important for us right now. What are they trying to do? Are they deliberately sabotaging our work to weaken our position in the Kalen family… and avenge Victoria?"Sharon replied calmly, "It's probably not that simple."Wendy genuinely couldn't figure out what the Malcolm family was trying to achieve.She asked, "Sharon, should we just reject all their requests to avoid walking into their trap?"Sharon shook her head. "No. Agree to them. I want to see exactly what they're planning."Although Wendy couldn't fully grasp Sharon's intentions, she still agreed.The next day, after Wend
Cole saw through Samantha's intentions all too clearly."Samantha, don't act recklessly and ruin Victoria's plans," he said.Samantha glanced around before whispering, "Isn't Victoria and Rick just afraid of damaging the Kalen family's interests and offending those shareholders? As long as we don't expose Sharon's scandal, wouldn't everything be fine? Once it succeeds, we'll be holding leverage over Sharon. Then won't she be completely at our mercy?"Don't forget, Sharon still has a son. If we threaten her—show those scandals to her son—she'll definitely agree to anything we ask. That would truly be helping Victoria."Hearing this, Cole's expression shifted slightly, a flicker of hesitation rising in his heart.She was right. If they didn't expose Sharon's scandal and instead kept it as leverage, then in the future, if Sharon made any move against them, they could use it to force her into compliance.He could even become like Jamie—arranging everything perfectly for Victoria.Ju
Samantha continued, "When Sharon had caused that car accident that nearly killed Rick, she showed no regard for family ties then. And when she used the Berryman brothers to ruin Victoria's engagement day, where was her so-called familial affection?"Victoria shook her head. "Samantha, Sharon is no longer someone we can simply act against. Her current position in the Kalen Group is extremely significant. Any scandal involving her would be suppressed at all costs by the company. Her influence is tied to the stability of the entire corporation. To move against her would be equivalent to opposing the whole Kalen family."Samantha retorted, unconvinced, "She could spread your scandal so recklessly, but when it comes to Sharon, you all suddenly become so cautious? Everything she has today is only because of Thomas. I'm not trying to belittle her, but aside from that face of hers, what does she even have? She relied on Carter before, and after the divorce, she relied on Thomas. Don't tell m
Recently, Rick had been in an excellent mood.Everything was proceeding exactly according to their plan.In Rick's private residence, Rick, Victoria, Samantha, and Cole were seated together in the living room.After the servants finished serving tea and left, Victoria spoke up."Rick, how are things going on your side?"A rare trace of satisfaction appeared on Rick's face."Very smoothly. Miss Hayser has already taken the initiative to invite me out several times." He took a sip of tea and then asked, "Am I still not allowed to meet her yet?"Victoria smiled faintly."Rick, you've met many outstanding women, and Miss Hayser has also met many outstanding men. Especially given the current situation of the Hayser family, there is no shortage of talented young men actively trying to win her favor. Those people all understand that marrying Miss Hayser is equivalent to taking over the entire Hayser family."Your conditions are not bad, but if you want Miss Hayser's preference and ge
Wendy said a little awkwardly, "Sharon, you really do think everything through. If I had followed my original plan, I might have ended up helping them instead. Sigh… I almost let Rick live too comfortably."A faint, icy smile appeared in Sharon's eyes."Offending the Hayser family will completely ruin Rick's reputation in overseas circles. Even if he wants to pursue another marriage alliance, no foreign family's daughter will be willing to marry him."She then turned to Wendy."Tell Jordan and Loki to preserve all evidence of Rick and Victoria scheming against Miss Hayser. Even if they've handled things cleanly and there's no direct proof…"We'll create the evidence ourselves. Also, investigate Miss Hayser's social circle. Find a way to buy over her friends—and also her rivals and enemies."Wendy blinked in confusion. "I understand bribing her friends to subtly influence her… but why also her rivals and enemies?"Sharon replied indifferently, "Sometimes ridicule and provocation
Rick's awakening was still being kept strictly confidential. Even the shareholders of the Kalen Group were unaware of it.As the designated heir of the Kalen family, Rick was undoubtedly a capable man. He knew very well that returning to the Kalen Group at this moment would achieve nothing, so he used this window of time to begin laying his plans.Unfortunately, Victoria's "piece" was no longer useful. Silas had already been rendered useless, and Scott was not someone Rick could fully control. In the end, he had no choice but to take matters into his own hands.These kinds of underhanded tactics were something the former Rick would have disdained to do.But times had changed. If he still clung to his pride and so-called dignity, he would only lose even more miserably.…Wendy reported the results of Jordan and Loki's surveillance to Sharon."Sharon, you really saw through it," Wendy said. "Over the past week, Rick not only arranged a series of so-called 'chance encounters,' but
Johanna's face went still, then snapped. She turned to Jamie so fast her voice took on an edge."What did you say? He was married?"Jamie nodded. "The people hunting him now—they seem tied to that old marriage. Because that person meant something to him, he never wiped out those enemies completely
Whatever happened was in the past.Sharon thought Julliard must have heard about it from Thomas earlier."The Walton estate's terrain is complicated," she said. "And it seems Jamie had gotten wind of things ahead of time—he was ready. For Thomas to make it out alive… that's already a miracle."Sh
T was visibly stunned. "For someone as proud as you to admit another's skill… this person must be extraordinary."Q's lips curved faintly. "I even suspect he's already traced my IP."T shot upright, alarmed. "What? Then shouldn't you leave the country for a while—lay low somewhere?""No need." Q'
Sharon didn't care much for banquets, but she knew well enough that these were the kinds of places where connections were made and doors opened.Thomas stayed by her side the entire evening as her silent escort. His presence alone was enough to keep away the wandering hands and lecherous smiles tha







