ログインVictoria's face turned deathly pale with anger, and her entire body trembled."Nonsense! I don't even know you!"But Finnick remained completely unfazed."You don't know me, but your mother certainly does. Back in our village, everyone knew your mother was my sweetheart."If I hadn't been unable to scrape together enough money for the bride price, we'd have gotten married long ago."I spent two years working away from home to save enough money to marry Audrey. But when I came back, she'd already married another man."Audrey told me then that the man she'd rescued was someone important—a wealthy big shot. He was so rich that he could buy our entire village without a second thought."She said that if she took good care of him, she'd enjoy a life of luxury and never have to struggle again. She wouldn't have to stay in the village. She'd be living in a mansion in the city instead."So, for the sake of money, I let Audrey continue looking after him. But..."Finnick abruptly changed
Thomas continued, "Tomorrow, the Kalen Group's stock price will probably drop sharply again. I think we shouldn't just let this Finnick guy leave like this. We should bring him in and find out who is behind this."As he spoke, he glanced at Sharon beside him."Sharon has been working hard for the Kalen Group and the Kalen family. Even if you can't help her, that would be one thing. But instead, you keep dragging her down. Every few days, some scandal appears and affects the Kalen Group's stock price."I'd like to ask everyone here—have you been living such comfortable lives for too long that even billions in market value disappearing no longer matters to you?"Everyone's expressions turned unpleasant. Even Silas's hands, which had been peeling shrimp, paused for a moment.He still held three percent of the Kalen Group's shares. A drop in the company's market value would also affect his dividends.At that moment, Scott spoke up, "This person wouldn't have come here for no reason.
Mateo raised his glass and toasted Richard."After seeing how bravely you drove those thugs away, my impression of you had completely changed."And you learned everything so quickly. No matter what it was, you always managed to do it better than anyone else."I came from a small fishing village and didn't have much experience with the world. I've never met anyone more capable than you."Mateo continued enthusiastically, recounting Richard's heroic deeds.Victoria cooperated as well, showing surprise and admiration as she praised him.After spending so long feeling frustrated and disappointed by his children, Richard was reminded of his youthful confidence and ambition. He couldn't help but feel a little proud of himself.Scott's expression darkened until it looked as though it could drip with anger.The happier Richard had been in the fishing village, the more ridiculous Shayla's situation seemed in comparison.While Shayla struggled to protect their three children and despera
But Mateo was a member of Victoria's mother's family.Richard bringing Mateo to the Kalen residence and introducing him to everyone—what exactly did that mean?Was he asking them to acknowledge Audrey's identity and accept her place?Then what was Shayla supposed to be?They could accept Victoria, but that didn't mean they could accept Mateo as well.No matter how many grievances they had against Shayla, she was still their biological mother. How could they allow a mistress to slap her in the face?Besides, they had treated Victoria as their biological younger sister, yet Victoria had thrown the entire Kalen family into chaos. Who knew whether she had done it intentionally?None of the three Kalen brothers spoke.Richard didn't mind their silence. Instead, he continued, "I've already ordered people to withdraw the assassination order placed by Samantha's parents. As for everything that happened before, let's consider it in the past."As he spoke, Richard invited Victoria and M
Regarding Thomas, Scott had already informed Silas in advance.Silas had been used as someone else's pawn for too long. This time, he wasn't foolish enough to provoke Thomas again.Claire said, "Sharon, I haven't had the chance to wish you a happy marriage yet. When you hold your wedding, you must invite me."Sharon smiled and nodded."Of course."While the two of them were chatting, Rick also returned from outside.Although he had said such harsh words to Richard that day, Richard still held a considerable amount of shares. Rick couldn't truly turn against him.After that, with Scott stepping in to mediate, Rick eventually apologized to Richard.Even if he couldn't become the head of the family, becoming a shareholder with a stake comparable to Sharon's was still acceptable.Given enough time, he might not be unable to make a comeback.Regardless, the most important thing was that the shares in Richard's hands couldn't fall into someone else's possession.Now that Victoria
Every time Thomas returned, a faint trace of exhaustion lingered between his brows.Sharon had no idea what he had been busy with.Recently, Sharon hadn't been particularly occupied either, so she had made time to accompany him to Dr. Dole and Uriah for another round of examinations.After the checkups, neither of them found anything wrong.Sharon didn't know whether she should feel relieved or disappointed.She had also considered whether she should tell Thomas the truth.But every time the words reached her lips, she found herself unable to say them.That day, Sharon received a call from Scott. His voice on the other end of the line sounded heavy."Sharon, Dad has decided to bring Victoria back."After hearing this, Sharon remained silent for a few seconds."Have you found Victoria's whereabouts?""We found her.""When is he bringing her back?""Two days from now."Sharon's voice carried no emotion."Two days from now? On Victoria's birthday?""Yes."On the other end
Sharon lowered her gaze to the hand holding hers. In the end, she didn't pull away.…Although she had long known where Thomas lived, she had never once visited.His current residence was a villa tucked away in a relatively secluded area. There were few people around, yet it sat nestled against t
When it came to Thomas, Johanna had no guard up at all.Now that he had finally taken the initiative to contact her, she was so excited she could barely contain herself, wishing she could pour out everything she knew to him.To Johanna, every extra minute on the phone with Thomas felt like happine
Wendy obediently pulled out her phone and called an ambulance.Sharon, wary that Thomas might lose control again, turned to her. "Wendy, I'm leaving this to you."Jamie had been shot and was clearly severely injured. He was in no position to fight. Wendy gave a slight nod."Alright, Sharon. You
This was far beyond any man who only knew how to scheme and manipulate.Wendy, practical as ever, had always believed that where there is money, there is love.Thomas could calculate everything—but there was one thing he never schemed over: his feelings. If he wanted to be with Sharon, he gave her







