Semua Bab Side Chick Era… Over: Bab 1311 - Bab 1320

Sharon's expression was cold, her voice cutting and merciless."The one you call a stranger has saved my life countless times. And the ones you call family have never raised me for a single day, yet dare to threaten the one person most important to me."Her words floated lightly, yet they carried a weight that pinned the air around them."Of course," she continued, "if you insist on going after Thomas, you'll have to step over my dead body first. Otherwise, I swear, I will turn the Kalen family upside down."Carter snapped out of his shock first.What Sharon said was harsh, yes—but she had never cared for the Kalen family, and now they wanted to move against Thomas.At this moment, Thomas was at his weakest. And in Marcentine, the Kalen family had the advantage. Pulling strings or making a move would be far too easy.If Sharon showed even the slightest hesitation, the Kalen family might strike first and ask questions later.All this time, Sharon had maintained a veneer of peace

"Victoria, we can't let Thomas keep helping Sharon," Scott said.Victoria was silent for a few seconds before speaking. "Just now, Dad and Rick wanted Sharon to get rid of Thomas, but she strongly opposed it. She is willing to tear things apart with us to protect him. She even said—if anyone wants to touch Thomas, they'll have to step over her dead body."Sharon's original shares made it difficult for the Kalen family to act rashly against her. There was still that layer of familial connection. Though she had little foundation in Marcentine, if she chose to stir things up, she could cause the Kalen family no small trouble. John, Carter, and others would undoubtedly support her.Silas listened and immediately grasped the point. "If Thomas insists on being with Sharon, he can't be left alive. Otherwise, the consequences will be endless. He's weak now—this is the perfect time. Strike while the iron's hot!"Scott glanced at him. "Thomas is the head of the Ferrero family, and Sharon is

"MK said it'll be a gesture of thanks for the appreciation you had shown them back then. They will be gifting you a few paintings," Jamie's assistant said.Jamie looked around the study at the carefully framed works. About eighty percent of the paintings were signed by "MK." His eyes lingered on the central wall, empty and bare, and a faint, self-mocking smile curved his lips. He had given his favorite painting to Victoria.Lately, Victoria had sent only the occasional message, nothing more. Jamie had been searching for MK, hoping MK would paint a few portraits for Victoria, but now it all seemed pointless.He had never expected that giving would require repayment. Yet here was someone he had never met—whose gender, age, and identity he didn't even know—willing to repay him simply because he had bought a few of their paintings.For Victoria, he had given everything and received only half-hearted concern in return. When he wasn't needed, he was cast aside. Only when she wanted T

Sharon came to take over Doug's shift.Just as she was about to knock, voices arguing from inside the room reached her ears."Doug, why is she here?"Doug's voice was calm. "Liam, don't get too worked up. She's just here to check on his condition…"Liam cut him off sharply. "Uriah's here. He doesn't need her.""Liam…" Doug began."There's no need for her here," Liam interrupted, his tone icy. "With Uriah present, he will be perfectly fine. Now, I suggest you leave. Once he wakes up, he won't want to see you."Doug's voice dropped. "But Carmen was just trying to help…"Liam's words were sharp as a blade. "You call hypnotizing him without permission 'helping' him?"Doug hesitated. "But… his condition did improve afterward…"Liam sneered. "Was that what he needed? And what happens if he remembers the hypnosis? She's just here to trigger his memories!"A brief silence followed, then a young woman's voice broke through."I just want to check if he's alright. Don't worry, I won't

It was only then that Sharon could be certain—Thomas was truly awake.She rose immediately and hurried to his bedside. "Thomas…when did you wake up?"His gaze fell on her face, which carried a faint trace of excitement and relief. "When you were painting the sun just now, I woke up."A faint shadow of guilt crossed Sharon's brow. "Sorry… I got a little carried away with the painting."Thomas shook his head. "No, it's because I wanted to see you paint. That's why I didn't call out."Sharon pressed the bedside call button. "How are you feeling now? Do you want some water?""I'm fine. Pour me a glass," he replied.Just as Sharon helped him sip the water, the door to the room was knocked.Uriah entered, accompanied by a few others. "Ah, he is awake?"Sharon blinked in surprise. "Uriah, how did you know?"He chuckled. "These past few days, I never saw you press the call button. Today it rang… I figured he must've woken up."He stepped closer and examined Thomas carefully. "Hmm… s