All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 1411 - Chapter 1420

Even with Silas and Scott trying to comfort Victoria—saying Jamie must have done it on purpose—she still looked utterly stricken.Thomas stood by the window, watching Jamie stroll leisurely through the Kalen family's back garden with the butler. Every now and then, he even took out his phone to snap a few pictures.Jamie's good mood was real, not an act. No wonder the Kalen family couldn't figure out what he was thinking— even Thomas could no longer read him.Everyone discussed the matter for half an hour, yet still reached no conclusion. At this rate, two more hours wouldn't change anything.Thomas grew tired of listening to them circle around the same tired theories about hidden motives, veiled threats, and calculated maneuvers.He drawled, "You've gone through so many possibilities, but did it never occur to you that Jamie genuinely wants to cut ties with all of you?"Silas let out a cold laugh."If Jamie wants to sever ties with Victoria, why give her three percent of the co

Jamie glanced at Silas and said calmly, "Silas, you should still have some Kalen Group shares in your hands, shouldn't you? If you put up three percent to calm this storm, that should do the trick as well. Since you think Victoria's reputation is worth so much, why not offer yours instead?"Silas's voice cut off abruptly.It took him a moment to process the words. Then he stammered, "You're the one who caused this mess—why should I be the one to pay? Jamie, let me tell you—"Before he could finish his threat, Jamie interrupted, impatience flickering across his expression."I'm willing to compensate Victoria because we've known each other for years. I don't want things to end in an ugly spectacle. Don't play word games with me. My patience is limited."His dark eyes swept over the room, his voice dropping into a cold, shadowed tone."I can give it. But you don't get to ask for it. I am not a tool for you to toy with."The air thickened and chilled around them.Indeed—everyone ha

No matter how tense things had been, the two sides hadn't turned into enemies, and Victoria had walked away with an enormous windfall for free. So when Jamie made to leave, the Kalen family rose to see him out.At the staircase, Jamie suddenly paused, as if remembering something. He turned toward Victoria."Victoria."Silas nudged Scott with a smug look that clearly said, 'See? I told you he could never let her go.'Everyone in the Kalen family turned their eyes on Jamie, convinced he regretted failing to get what he wanted and was now preparing to backtrack.Silas was already calculating in his head—if Jamie tried to undo the agreement, how many more shares should they demand before accepting his apology? Five percent? Ten?Even Victoria's gaze flickered faintly. Though she had received Jamie's generous "gift," she felt far less elated than she had expected.When Jamie looked at her, a faint light rose in her eyes. She stepped quickly toward him."Yes, Jamie?"Jamie said, "I

Jamie's voice echoed coolly, "Sharon, why are you paying an enemy more attention than your devoted bodyguard?"No one had noticed when Jamie appeared behind the Kalen family. In his hand was a square object draped in a red cloth.Before Sharon could respond, Thomas spoke from behind her."Isn't it obvious? She wants to catch her enemy's weakness and deliver a fatal blow when the time comes. The better she knows her enemy, the easier it is for her to win every battle.Jamie, don't you agree?"Jamie's gaze drifted between Sharon and Thomas.A faint, indifferent smile touched his lips. "Thomas, I hope you can stay as confident as you are today. But we both know that's impossible."He descended the stairs. When he passed Thomas, his steps paused for a moment."A single lie requires countless more to cover it. Thomas, living with a blade hanging over your head—never knowing when it will fall—must be miserable, isn't it?"Thomas's expression remained calm and unreadable, unmoved by t

Thomas fell silent for a few seconds. "I'm not afraid she won't forgive me," he said. "I'm afraid that once she learns the truth, she'll refuse my help. And by then… I probably won't be able to stay by her side anymore."Liam stiffened.Thomas had always been the type to face consequences head-on. Yet, he had never once shown the slightest intention of confessing about Kelly to Sharon. Liam had assumed it was because Thomas loved too deeply—so deeply he feared losing Sharon. He never imagined the reason would be this.Forgiveness and having no resentment were two very different things.Sharon trusted Thomas. The day she learned the truth would be the day she'd struggle most to accept it. It was a double-edged sword.Sharon had endured countless hardships and disasters. Even when her hand was destroyed, she hadn't felt the kind of despair she did when she encountered Kelly.Her hand was ruined, yet she recovered quickly—because she could still see light and hope.But Kelly's