Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 1121 - Kabanata 1130

Richard said, "Since Sharon can't sell her original shares for now and hasn't come to us for help, perhaps Carter and her other friends have helped her raise the funds?"Rick replied, "It's possible. Carter certainly has the means to pull it off. If he really did help Sharon gather the money, then Silas and Scott will immediately move on to the second phase of our plan."The second phase was simple—attack their companies.After all, hadn't they poured all their liquid assets into helping Sharon with the Silverstone Group acquisition? Once she completed the deal, the Kalen family would strike at the Biggs Group and the other companies that had assisted her. With their capital chains already stretched thin, a single hit could push them into crisis.If they couldn't hold out, they'd go bankrupt.Even if they managed to survive, they'd still be forced to patch up their financial holes—selling off stocks, bleeding value, and suffering heavy losses.And when that happened, the Kalen fam

Gerard's eyes flashed. "The one who hurt him? Are you implying that Sharon caused Miles's disappearance—that she's responsible for his vanished whereabouts?"Silas shot back, "Miles went missing after he met Sharon. Whose guilt looks greater, if you ask me?"Silas knew full well that without proof, you couldn't convict Sharon. Still, that didn't matter — if he could poison the relationship between the Silverstone and McKinzie families and scuttle the deal, that would suffice. He wanted Sharon to understand that, so long as the Kalen family opposed her, she could achieve nothing. What good were original shares if she was blocked at every turn? Let her keep those shares and rot with them.Gerard's tone turned cool. "According to my inquiry, Sharon was in intensive care that day, unconscious the whole time. Even if she'd wished to, she wouldn't have had the energy or opportunity. "By the time she woke, Miles was already gone. I did suspect her at first, but your grandstanding—publi

Silas asked as expected, "What is it?"Jamie's voice came through. "You know what happened with Johanna. The day we went to rescue Victoria, she was kidnapped and violated. The perpetrators used that to blackmail her and steal key business opportunities from the Walton Group."Silas showed little interest in Johanna's misfortune. "And your point is?"Jamie replied, "The people behind Johanna's kidnapping are most likely connected to Sharon. I can't confirm who yet, but…"He lowered his voice and laid out his plan.At first, Silas listened half-heartedly, barely engaged—but as Jamie continued, his eyes slowly lit up.A scheme that required little effort and could still ruin Sharon? There was no reason not to take advantage of it.Besides, if Sharon stumbled and disappointed Kalen Group's shareholders, they might finally be willing to sell off her original shares.Silas said, "If Sharon managed to buy Silverstone Group's stock, it's probably thanks to Carter and Xavier. I say we

A flicker of hesitation crossed Sharon's mind before she rose to her feet. "Take me to see him."Flint finally let out a long breath of relief. "Thank you, Miss McKinzie."In the office, Julliard sat behind his desk, pressing his fingers against the bridge of his nose. Fatigue had carved itself into the sharp lines of his face; exhaustion dulled his once-bright eyes.His secretary, Joanne Possy, approached quietly and placed a stack of folders before him. "Mr. Macaron, these are the documents you requested."He acknowledged her with a faint hum and reached for the papers, already preparing to flip through them."Mr. Macaron," Joanne hesitated, biting her lip. "You should rest for a while."Julliard's expression remained impassive. "No need. You can go.""Mr. Macaron—""Go." His tone turned cold, leaving no room for argument.Joanne lowered her gaze, swallowing the ache of affection and worry that welled in her chest. After a brief pause, she turned and left the room.Moments

Thomas's smile held an unreadable edge. "What a coincidence, isn't it?"Sharon fell quiet, watching him with narrowed eyes as thought folded over thought. Then Thomas spoke again, "If Julliard really is Mr. F, and he's in trouble now, we have every reason to help."Sharon turned to him. "You think Julliard is Mr. F?"Thomas shrugged. "I don't know. But you asked him directly and he didn't deny it. If it weren't true, why wouldn't he explain? Besides, his two secretaries have already hinted enough—if Julliard weren't involved, would they have the standing to come and accuse you? You didn't spend his money, after all."Despite his logic, a knot of doubt still tightened in Sharon's chest. Fifty billion wasn't a casual mistake.Sensing her hesitation, Thomas added, "Whether Mr. F is Julliard or not, Julliard has already helped you a great deal. To avoid future accusations from his staff or moral grandstanding, it's smarter to settle that debt sooner rather than later. You'll have