Semua Bab Side Chick Era… Over: Bab 1271 - Bab 1280

Theo didn't just keep in touch with Sharon—he also kept up with Thomas. Among all the male adults he knew, Thomas was, aside from his father, the most capable person he had ever seen. Children always admire those who are exceptional, and Theo was no exception.Seeing him, Thomas smiled warmly. "Theo, what are we competing in this time?"Theo had never beaten Thomas at shooting, so he had tried horseback riding next. Unsurprisingly, he lost badly. Then he moved on to basketball, fencing, and roller skating. No matter how hard he tried, he could never surpass Thomas.But instead of feeling defeated, Theo's excitement only grew. It was like discovering a treasure. He refused to believe that Thomas could truly be perfect at everything.With a small, determined tilt of his chin, he proudly declared, "Thomas, this time I want to challenge you in piano!"Thomas, naturally athletic, had been unbeatable in all the physical challenges. But music? That was a different story. Theo had inher

Sharon watched quietly, saying nothing.At the dinner table, alongside Theo and Carter, sat Thomas.Carter's gaze flicked to Thomas, who had claimed the seat beside Sharon as if it were his own, and his brow tightened almost imperceptibly. He scanned the dishes on the table, frowning further.Among the dishes, only those favored by Sharon and Theo were present—but there were two others neither Sharon nor Theo typically touched. And Carter himself didn't like them either.It dawned on him: those two dishes were meant specifically for Thomas.And more than that, every other dish was something he didn't care for—nothing he liked had been prepared at all. His chest tightened. In the past, the table would have been filled with his favorites and Theo's. Now, it seemed deliberate.Thomas spoke first, a teasing lift at the corner of his mouth. "Carter, why aren't you eating? Don't see any dishes you like?"Carter's voice was even but carried an edge. "We're a family of three having dinn

"By the way," Julliard continued, "Thomas has not just been ambiguous with Johanna. A while ago… he even went out with Victoria."Carter's brow furrowed. "With Victoria?"He had helped Victoria once, almost by accident. She had treated him well in return.Carter knew that more interaction with Victoria could benefit both him and the Biggs Group. But because of their positions, he hadn't gotten too close. He understood clearly that the ties between Victoria and Sharon were ultimately irreconcilable.Julliard continued, "That's right. They didn't just eat together—they even went car racing. Carter, tell me… do you think Thomas could have been planted by someone, sent to stay close to Sharon to spy on her?"Carter considered for a moment. "There's no evidence yet that he's deliberately trying to get close to her. But…"His gaze lingered on Thomas's back, eyes like a dark, fathomless well."Thomas… is no ordinary guy."The group had spent some time at the amusement park on rides su

Julliard's breath caught. "What do you mean by that?"Thomas's expression was half-smile, half-shadow. "I mean, the people who took Theo might not even be from the Noel family. Maybe they're impostors and want to use us to attack the Noel family. Or perhaps… they want to distract us, to draw attention away."A chill slithered through Julliard, starting from his chest and radiating to his limbs. Thomas's speculation was uncannily accurate. He hadn't expected Thomas to be this sharp. Thomas had to be removed, or the consequences would be endless.Julliard quickly steadied himself. "All that is just your speculation. The priority now is rescuing Theo. You, on the other hand, are wasting time with these guesses. Your motives are painfully clear."Thomas's eyes showed no trace of unease. "Hasn't Carter already dispatched people? With his speed and thoroughness, he would have arranged something. Now, we wait for Theo to be brought back safely."His gaze flicked toward Julliard, noting

The Kalen residence was heavy with tension.News of Theo's kidnapping had brought the entire family together—a rare gathering. No matter the friction between Sharon and the Kalen family, Richard had always placed great importance on Theo. The moment he learned the boy had been taken, he immediately dispatched people to pursue and called a family meeting to discuss the crisis.Seeing Sharon sitting quietly nearby, Silas's voice cut through with sarcasm. "So in the end, the mess you stirred up falls on us to clean. You had the guts to make trouble—why not have the guts to deal with it yourself?"Before Sharon could respond, Carter spoke up. "Silas, if your family isn't willing to help, you can recall your men at any time. Rest assured, even without the Kalen family, we have our own ways to rescue Theo."Silas's face darkened at Carter's words. He spoke with a pointed edge. "Oh, so now you're defending her, even though she lost your son? Why is it that nothing ever happened to Theo ba