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Chapter 30 Social Extinction

Author: Candy Cola
last update publish date: 2026-04-30 22:10:40
At the Cartwright family estate, the atmosphere was thick with expectation. Hiram was in the living room with his brother, Patrice, waiting patiently for their grandfather to come back from the Ashford family estate.

Their grandfather had gone to the Ashford family estate to merge the two most powerful families in the country by proposing a marriage alliance between their sister and Jason.

To the brothers, it seemed like the ultimate strategic move, the final piece of the puzzle to secure the Ca
Candy Cola

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  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 32 Divorce Summons

    Brooklyn smiled, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes and replied, "I have been married for seven days, brother-in-law.”Sean leaned back, his eyes widening as he processed the timeline. The disbelief was clear in his voice, and he repeated, “Seven days? That’s barely a honeymoon, let alone a marriage.Most people are still thanking guests for their gifts at this stage. What on earth happened to make things go south this quickly?”Brooklyn looked away, the memory of her husband’s cold voice echoing in her head. She knew the truth was even more insulting than the short duration.She was never meant to be anything more than a legal formality, and she replied, “My husband, Preston James, married me under complete deception. He didn't want a wife; he wanted a key to his family’s vault.He used the marriage certificate as a legal maneuver to secure company shares. I want this union dissolved before the ink on the certificate is even dry.”Sean sighed, his professional instincts overriding hi

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 31 When Exactly Did You Get Married?

    The atmosphere in the Eternity Grand hotel Presidential Suite was heavy with a sudden, sharp clarity. As Preston stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, the city lights blurred into a cold reminder of the mess he had created.When Vivica’s name flashed on his screen, he didn't feel the usual rush of excitement; instead, he felt a crushing sense of suffocation.When Vivica realized that she had let her mask slip and exposed her shallow fears, she immediately shifted into damage-control mode. Her voice, once sharp and panicked, dissolved into a soft pleading tone, “Honey, you completely misunderstood me.I was just terrified for us, my love. The thought of seeing you stripped of the status you worked so hard for broke my heart for a second.I don't care about the money for myself, but I want you to have the world. I can’t bear the thought of those company shares going to your half-brother, Elias.Darling, don't be angry with me for being a frightened girl for one minute. Please believe me,

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 30 Social Extinction

    At the Cartwright family estate, the atmosphere was thick with expectation. Hiram was in the living room with his brother, Patrice, waiting patiently for their grandfather to come back from the Ashford family estate.Their grandfather had gone to the Ashford family estate to merge the two most powerful families in the country by proposing a marriage alliance between their sister and Jason.To the brothers, it seemed like the ultimate strategic move, the final piece of the puzzle to secure the Cartwright family’s dominance for the next century.Patrice looked at his eldest brother and asked, “Big brother, do you think Grandpa Benjamin will allow his grandson to marry our baby sis?”Hiram shook his head, his expression grim, and replied, “Grandpa Benjamin would never reject the Cartwright family, Patrice.However, he will reject the arrogance he saw in our sister. He is looking for a woman with a soul for Jason, not a spoiled heiress.”Unbeknownst to them, the match made in heaven had al

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 29 Monopoly

    The following day, after lunch, a fleet of sleek luxury cars swept up the driveway of the Ashford family estate.Mr Cartwright Senior had arrived in full force, with the intention of formalizing the marriage alliance between his granddaughter, Vivica, and Mr Ashford Senior’s grandson, Jason.Mr Cartwright Senior stepped out of the luxury car, ready to negotiate a union that he believed would merge two of the country's most powerful families.He remained blissfully unaware that Mr Ashford Senior was prepared to shut the door on the Cartwright family for good.Jason had already made a solemn promise that in two years, he would bring his chosen wife home. So, Mr Ashford Senior was waiting to vet his precious granddaughter-in-law. For Mr Ashford, those twenty-four months were a countdown.He wasn't looking for a strategic merger with the Cartwright family; he was mentally preparing to vet the woman his precious grandson actually loved.The atmosphere at the Ashford family estate was one of

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 28 Safety Net

    Hiram walked to his sister's bedroom and gave the door a firm knock. When Vivica opened it, her face was tear-stained from her constant sobbing.However, her eldest brother didn't offer her any comfort. Instead, he looked at her with a questioning gaze, and he asked, “What is wrong with you, Vivica? Why did you insult Jason?"Vivica’s tears dried instantly, replaced by a sharp, cold spark of anger. She met her brother’s gaze without flinching, and she snapped, her voice trembling, “I don't like Jason, big brother. I don't want to compete with a ghost.”She refuses to be the consolation prize to a life that still revolves around someone else. For her, Preston’s messy life was better than being a shadow in Jason’s high-society life.H let out a short, mocking laugh that was devoid of any warmth. He shook his head slowly, looking at his sister with a mixture of pity and disbelief, “Let me let you in on a little secret, baby sis. In the James family, marriage is a life sentence.Preston is

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 27 Marriage Alliance

    Jason stepped out of his car and stood on the cold pavement; his feet planted on the exact spot where the innocent girl's life had been extinguished. The wind on the bridge was biting. However, he didn't feel it.He was back in the moment of the crash, the silence of the night now filled with the phantom sounds of screeching tyres and breaking glass.Jason stood at the edge of the bridge as he stared down into the abyss of the black water. For three years, this place had been his sanctuary of sorrow, but tonight, the air felt different because he had found the one his soul truly loved.An hour later, Jason got in his car and drove to the family estate. He parked his car in the garage, then he walked into the mansion. His parents were in the living room chatting and laughing.His mother looked up as he entered, her face lighting up with a bright smile, and asked, “Is everyone at the Cartwright estate doing well?”Jason nodded his head and replied, his voice calm, “They are well, Mom. If

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 10 Please Respect Yourself, Mr James

    Vivica walked into the lecture room and sat beside her best friend, Ziva James, but she just ignored her. Ziva hugged her arm and said, “Good morning, Viv. I have been trying to call you, but your phone was switched off. How are you, my friend?”Vivica’s body went rigid under Ziva’s touch. The warmt

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 9 Homewrecker

    Hiram looked at his brother, Patrice, and replied, “I must investigate this matter thoroughly before we launch our strike, brothers. I don’t want to give Preston the satisfaction of claiming that we used the Cartwright family power to crush him.”His brothers agreed, then Xabi bade them farewell, an

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 11 Find A Way Home Yourself

    Vivica felt a sharp, suffocating pain in her heart because she still loved Preston so dearly. She never thought that one day the love of her life would marry someone else. Vivica scanned the sprawling parking lot, her eyes darting between the rows of luxury cars, but the familiar red Maserati was

  • Wasted Tears   Chapter 17 Fraudulent Foundation

    In the meantime, at Faith Church, Brooklyn was sitting opposite Pastor Gabriel for counseling. She looked at Pastor Gabriel, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.She whispered, her voice breaking, and said, “Pastor Gabriel, on my birthday, I registered my marriage with a man I thought loved me.U

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