Semua Bab Side Chick Era… Over: Bab 1491 - Bab 1500

Cole asked, "What about your dad? What does he say? Is he gonna just let Sharon swindle Silas's shares away?"Victoria shook her head. "After Sharon got Silas's shares, the supporters within the Kalen Group are now almost evenly split between those backing her and those loyal to our father. Even if Sharon wanted to return the shares, the shareholders supporting her would never allow it. She doesn't need to say or do anything—those shareholders will handle it for her."Profit, not sentiment, guided the shareholders. Silas's abilities were questionable. The company had been cornered, and he couldn't outmaneuver Sharon in strategy or scheming. Supporting him further would be foolish. In their eyes, victory justified any means.After all, Richard hadn't been entirely noble either, yet he had still managed to secure the support of company insiders. Now, this was merely poetic justice.If Richard wanted Sharon to relinquish the shares, he would first have to get past the shareholders. Th

For some reason, at that moment, Jamie didn't dare ask.The feeling was unbearably conflicted. On one hand, a part of him refused to believe that Sharon could actually be MK. On the other, he couldn't stop himself from wanting to confirm it.He simply couldn't accept that the artist he admired, the one he had chatted with for so long, might be his sworn enemy—Sharon. Even if MK were a man or an elderly woman, he wouldn't feel as unsettled as he did now.…The next day, Sharon and Thomas sat across from each other in a restaurant.After ordering, Sharon said, "Thomas, I owe this to you. You've helped so much, and I know you had to put up with a lot."Thomas smiled. "Without your trust and cooperation, this plan wouldn't have been nearly so easy to pull off."He looked at her and spoke softly, "Sharon, I was gambling too. If we lost, we could have lost everything."Sharon shook her head. "I have no foundation, no hidden cards. If I want to win big, I have to take risks. You can't

After all, Jamie had handed over some of his shares in the Walton Group to Victoria without a second thought, without even blinking. Clearly, power and influence weren't what mattered most to him—not at the very top of his priorities, at least.Seeing her cautious, guarded expression, Jamie's eyes darkened for a moment.Then, finally, he spoke. "Relax. I'm not interested in your hands right now."Sharon lifted her gaze to meet his. "You're not interested in my hands? Then what are you interested in?"Jamie's deep, inscrutable eyes settled on her. His thin lips parted slightly, and he said quietly, almost indifferently, "Right now… I'm quite interested in you."Sharon's reaction was succinct. "Weirdo."Jamie didn't seem to care. He continued, "Last time I saw you with your sketchbook at the hospital… your hands didn't seem to affect your painting?"Hearing him bring up her hands repeatedly, Sharon's expression instantly chilled. "Jamie, what exactly are you planning?"Ever since

Back at the company, Sharon pulled out her phone and saw a message from J.J: [MK, I remember you once said you went through a low point in life. May I ask how you got through it?]MK: [I was fortunate to meet someone. He helped me when I needed it.]Soon after, J sent another message.MK: [Is that person important to you?]Sharon was a little surprised. J rarely asked such personal questions. Still, she answered calmly. MK: [Yes, very important. But not in a romantic sense.]J: [Since that person was a light in your darkness, how are you so certain you don't have feelings for him?]MK: [Feelings come in many forms. He helped me, and I'm grateful. But gratitude from being saved isn't the same as romantic love.]J: [So you mean, gratitude isn't love?]MK: [Feelings depend on the person. For me, gratitude and redemption do not equal love.]J: [And what about people who mistake gratitude and redemption for love? How do you see them?]Sharon, not having much romantic experienc

"You've always claimed to value efficiency, haven't you?"I'm not asking you to kidnap Sharon or stuff her in a bag for a beating—though that should still be within your capabilities, right? If you can't manage it, just say so. Uncle Lex and I will handle the arrangements. I know you're not over Victoria yet. This is your best chance to smooth things over with her…"Cole's voice buzzed in Jamie's ear like an incessant fly. Jamie's mind was already tangled in the chaos of whether Sharon was truly MK, and Cole's call hit him like a bullet to the chest.Jamie's voice was low, laced with cold brutality. "A quick bag-and-beat isn't enough. If you're going to do it, it has to be bad enough that she can't get out of bed."Hearing Jamie's reply, Cole finally laughed. "Alright. You handle it, and make it clean. At the very least, Victoria can't take the fall for this."Jamie didn't answer. He hung up.On the other end, Cole put down the phone and gave Lex a casual "ok" sign."Jamie rea