All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 1421 - Chapter 1430

Sensing J's helplessness and confusion, Sharon carved out extra time to comfort them. She had once felt that same kind of despair and understood J's emotions better than anyone.She knew that sometimes a single casual word of comfort could become the rope that pulls someone out of an abyss.It was rare for her to meet someone who loved painting so purely, so she offered J a little more patience than usual.Seeing that J had finally stepped out of the shadows, Sharon felt genuinely happy for them.She was just about to reply to J's email when someone knocked lightly on her office door.Enzo entered quickly, carrying several documents."Miss McKinzie, there's an important contract. Gray Parkson's team ran into some complications—they may need you to handle the negotiations personally."Sharon took the documents from him, skimmed a few pages, and nodded."Got it. Make the arrangements—I'll fly over with Thomas shortly."Enzo acknowledged the order and hurried out.Just then, ano

But Jamie had let Victoria go so easily."The shares were a compensation for Victoria because of your blunder," he said. "You gave the Kalen family an opening. Without the compensation, do you think they'd let you off so easily?"Johanna's lips trembled. "I… I was only trying to help you. And… you never laid a hand on Victoria, yet she had the nerve to accept the shares. Doesn't she feel guilty at all? "Over the years, you've never done anything to wrong her. If anyone owes anyone, it's her owing you. Why should we compensate her? If anyone should make amends, it's the Kalen family—compensating you, Jamie!"Jamie's voice was calm. "If you got something and then had to give it back, would you be willing? Besides, those were all gifts from me. There's no reason to take them back. Money is just an external thing. I don't want a tangle with the Kalen family over something so trivial. Better to spend a little and have peace."Johanna stared at him, stunned, as if she'd seen a ghost. S

Sharon had been talking with J for quite a while. It wasn't just shared hobbies or similar experiences—there was a sense of connection, a rare ease in their conversation. J didn't speak much, yet Sharon could feel the sincerity behind every word.After a moment's thought, she decided to send J her Instagram.Since deciding to divorce Carter, Sharon had cut ties with the past. After moving out of the Biggs family home, she hadn't returned. Every old contact had been discarded, replaced with new ones. She didn't want to see Kelly or Nate or anyone else from that world in her circles.With her new account, she immersed herself in work. All her work-related promotion and communications were handled through a separate account, managed by Wendy. Sharon's personal space, meanwhile, remained quiet. She would post an occasional photo of food, and nothing more—no private details, nothing to reveal herself. Even her profile picture was a random image she had picked online. Her screen name

Thomas said, "It's alright. I'm feeling a bit warm too."Sharon lifted her eyes to look at him.He was staring at her without a blink, his black eyes like an ancient, fathomless well, shifting with unknowable light.A familiar, rarely encountered flutter gripped her chest. A sense of danger, vague and unnameable, rose from deep within her. Her intuition screamed that she shouldn't stay here.Ignoring the work in front of her, Sharon abruptly stood."I… I have something to do. I'll go back first."She didn't dare look at Thomas's expression and lowered her head as she turned to leave.But before she could take a step, Thomas's hand shot out, gripping her wrist."Sharon, wait."Caught off guard, Sharon stumbled, almost losing her balance.Thomas's reflexes were quick, and he steadied her with a firm pull.She felt a flush of embarrassment at her own helplessness. She wasn't inexperienced with men—so why now? Why here, with him? She had never felt so exposed, so awkward. If T

Sharon choked on the sip of tea she had just swallowed."Cough! Cough, cough!"Nico, seated nearby, grinned faintly. "Sharon, what do you think? Pretty top-notch, right? I heard you used to be quite the violinist, so I made sure to pick a few guys who have musical training."His smile carried a subtle, suggestive edge."Pick whichever one you like best… take him home and keep him. At your position now, there's no problem if you want them all…"Before he could finish, a sudden crack rang out—the sound of a cup shattering.The stage lights brightened just then.Thomas's hand held the broken cup, crushed under his own grip. Blood dripped down through the shards.Sharon's eyes widened. "Thomas… your hand!"He remained calm, tossing the broken pieces into a nearby trash bin, then casually grabbed a few tissues to wipe the blood from his hand."It's fine. Keep watching the show."Seeing him injured, Sharon could hardly focus on the performance anymore.Her gaze fixed on his wound