All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 1061 - Chapter 1070

Silas's face twisted with rage. "Scott, why are you even talking to him? He's nothing but a dog at Sharon's side. What could he possibly know—"Before he could finish, Scott cut him off."Silas, let him speak."Scott's gaze locked onto Thomas. "What did you mean by what you just said?"Carrying a few file folders, Thomas stepped forward at an unhurried pace."I meant that just because you never saw her doesn't mean she never saw you," he said evenly. "Maybe she watched you from afar—many times. Maybe some of the birthday gifts you've received over the years were from her, but you never noticed… and never cared."He paused, his voice calm but edged with something cold."You're right, she wasn't there to raise you. She must have felt guilty. But in the end, she left everything she had to Sharon. Do you know what that means?"Silas asked without thinking, "What does it mean?""It means," Thomas replied, "she was completely disappointed in you."Shayla sent Sharon back to this fa

No matter how disappointed Shayla had grown in her three sons, they were still her flesh and blood. She invested a significant fortune to help the Kalen brothers pass the company's internal trials, ensuring they were accepted into the Kalen Group and secured a position of respect.Having managed a company herself, Shayla understood all too well that in business, connections and loyalty often outweighed raw talent. If her sons could establish themselves within the family enterprise, their paths would be immeasurably smoother.The inheritance Shayla left was substantial, yet she had spent the greater part of it supporting her sons. By the time she passed on, the remaining funds were enough to ensure her daughter's comfort—but when Wendy later faced a desperate financial crisis, Sharon gave her everything she had. After that, Sharon was left with almost nothing.Thomas said, "You and Shayla are alike—you're both good mothers. Maybe because she once loved you so deeply, you learned how

Sharon opened her inbox, and sure enough, there it was: Xavier's detailed annotations.He had highlighted the three companies she'd shortlisted, analyzing each with precision. Even the ones she had dismissed were thoroughly broken down, their strengths and weaknesses clearly laid out.The report was written in plain, accessible language, avoiding heavy jargon—as if he had deliberately tailored it for a beginner. Every line reflected his care and attentiveness.It hadn't been long since she'd called him for help. He must have dropped everything the moment he received her message to finish this so quickly.Warmth welled up in her chest. "Xavier, thank you so much," she said.They both still had work to do, so the call ended shortly after.At some point, Thomas had stopped flipping through the documents. Now, he stood utterly still, his dark eyes fixed on her. They were deep and still as an ancient well, carrying a quiet intensity that pressed subtly against her chest.The smile on

As if sensing Sharon's distraction, Thomas's explanation faltered. He lowered his gaze to hers."What's wrong?"His eyes held her reflection.Sharon snapped back to reality, a flush of shame warming her neck. What had she been thinking? If Thomas had wanted to harm her, he'd had countless opportunities. She felt foolish for her momentary suspicion toward someone who had never given her reason to doubt.She had never viewed Thomas as a man in that way, and likely, in his eyes, she was simply his employer—not a woman to be pursued."It's nothing," Sharon said, averting her gaze and changing the subject. "I didn't know you were so knowledgeable about business."She expected his usual modest deflection—a simple 'I know a little.' But his reply was straightforward."Yes. I've held corporate positions before. I'm familiar with the landscape."Sharon blinked in surprise, though it made sense. A man of his sharp intellect and composure was never meant to be just a bodyguard.As the th

Many smaller companies were once side projects—ventures the Kalen Group had casually invested in while expanding its own empire.Over the years, the Kalen family had reaped the benefits of venture capital, scattering investments far and wide. Some had paid off, certainly—but compared to the legendary returns of Shayla's past ventures, these were barely worth mentioning.The shareholders had long been spoiled by Shayla's success. After experiencing profits multiplied dozens of times over, anything less felt trivial.When these projects failed to show progress within their set timelines, few bothered to follow up. Everyone had limited energy and preferred not to waste time on ventures that showed little promise.Most people in the room were seasoned players in the business world; a few glances were enough to see that Victoria's assessment was sound.Compliments began to ripple through the room."As expected of Richard's daughter—sharp insight runs in the blood. She went straight to