LOGINSamantha took out a new phone and set up a phone stand in the corner. To make sure the stream spread fast, she even paid to have it boosted onto the trending page in advance.Samantha asked Kelly, "Is everything ready to cast to the screen in the hall?"Kelly smiled faintly and pointed to a spot on the wall where a pinhole camera was hidden. "It's all set."Samantha checked the time. "When are Sharon and the others coming?""I'll get a text once the plan goes through," Kelly said. "Why don't we wait next door? That way, we'll know the moment something happens to Sharon."Samantha thought about it and gave a slight nod. "Fine."She was dying to see the sorry state Sharon would be in after being caught with a man in front of everyone.Once they were in the room next door, Kelly said, "I'll go check on things over there. Last time, we left everything to other people, and that's how things slipped through the cracks."This time, I'll keep an eye on it myself. I guarantee it'll work
The day of the banquet arrived soon enough.Cole attended with Samantha and Victoria. Bringing along an extra companion, especially one who was family, was no big deal to him.Samantha hooked her arm through Victoria's and asked in a low voice, "Victoria, have you found out anything about Julliard?""Not yet," Victoria replied softly.Samantha snorted inwardly. She had known it all along. Victoria looked like she knew what she was doing, but she was really just a paper tiger who was all talk and no action. Even Kelly, crude and blunt as she was, felt more satisfying to work with.When Samantha said nothing, Victoria whispered, "Samantha, don't rush. A man like Julliard can't stay quiet forever. As soon as he makes a move, we'll know what he's planning, and we'll be able to catch him slipping."Samantha gave a lukewarm hum of acknowledgment.Victoria sensed her coldness. She was about to say something when Samantha's eyes lit up. She had spotted Carter standing not far away.Sam
Seeing Samantha waver, Kelly went on, "I know you don't think much of me. I also know there's a world of difference between your status and mine."But whatever else you say, when Sharon took me away and interrogated me, I didn't give you up."And I did lure Wendy away and trick Sharon into going over there. I didn't let any of it get your hands dirty."Hearing this, Samantha's expression softened considerably. She asked, "So what exactly did you come to see me about this time?"Kelly gritted her teeth. "Sharon kidnapped me and tortured me, so now I hate her to the bone. Sharon is our common enemy. I heard you and Sharon will both be attending a party soon."Samantha stared at Kelly for a good while, then suddenly let out a scoff."Kelly, what are you up to this time?"Kelly took a small vial of medicine from her bag, "This drug is colorless, odorless, and fast-acting. It leaves no trace afterward."As soon as Sharon drinks it, she'll be delirious and burning up within half an h
Victoria asked, "Cole, didn't you say last time that you'd set up a race between me and your Uncle Lex? When is he free?"Cole said, "I got in touch with him yesterday. He said he's free next weekend."With that, he pulled Victoria into his arms and kissed her.As the kiss went on, Cole was no longer satisfied with just kissing and picked her up.Victoria didn't refuse and let Cole carry her into the bedroom.For now, Victoria and Cole were in a secret relationship.Calling it a secret relationship was generous. Victoria didn't even have an official title.She knew that Cole only saw her as a way to pass the time and didn't really care about her.Victoria didn't mind in the least.Because Cole wasn't her target either. He was nothing more than a stepping stone for her.As for Samantha... she cared even less. She had only ever meant to use Samantha to get close to the Malcolm family.If they managed to take Sharon down, great. If not, it had nothing to do with her.Once she
After 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
Carter couldn't listen any longer. His voice cut through the tension, "Nate, that's enough. Don't talk nonsense."Nate snapped back, defiant. "I'm not talking nonsense. I'm telling the truth!"The officer interjected calmly. "Nate, I must remind you that every word you say right now carries legal
Sharon paused for a moment, her gaze steady as it met Carter's eyes. Then she smiled, faintly."I wonder," she said quietly, "whether the prestigious Hendricks Group can afford to keep an heir with a criminal record… and a ruined face."Carter's expression darkened until it was almost terrifying.
"Sharon, did you know?" Kelly said lightly. "To make it up to me for everything I've just been through, Carter's taking me to pick out some jewelry."She smiled sweetly, the malice behind it barely concealed. "He said I can choose whatever I like—anything that makes me happy. Oh, and you and Carter
Perhaps realizing he was in the wrong, Carter's voice—for once—lost its usual chill. "That day, Kelly had a check-up. I really couldn't get away."Sharon let out a sharp, mocking laugh. "You couldn't get away, sure, but couldn't bother to let me know either?" Her tone was biting. "You already stood







