Semua Bab Side Chick Era… Over: Bab 1571 - Bab 1580

The assistant's gaze was complex as she looked at Carmen. "But… everything you've done, he'll never know."Carmen's voice was calm. "I never intended for him to know. From the day I made my choice, I knew there could never be a 'we' between us again. But whether we could be together isn't important to me. Lorna, don't forget—he and I were not only husband and wife, but comrades in arms. What I want most is for him to live well."Lorna Wilkinson let out a quiet sigh. "You're too rational. Otherwise… maybe you and he would still have a chance."But then again, if Carmen weren't so clear-headed, she never could have become the family head. She was the first—and only—female head in the history of the Lilo family.Carmen said softly, "Life doesn't always go as planned."Lorna's tone carried concern. "You always think of Thomas first, yet Liam still treats you poorly."Carmen dismissed it lightly. "Loyalty is a good thing."Lorna persisted, "At least Doug isn't so thoughtless."For o

"Thomas, my request isn't too much to ask. It shouldn't be that hard to do, right?" Xavier said.Thomas's gaze was sharp. "Xavier, has anyone ever told you that you're really annoying?"Xavier replied nonchalantly, "No one's ever said that. Everyone thinks I'm a good person—especially Sharon. Even though we haven't become a couple yet, without schemers like you or Julliard secretly sabotaging things, I'd say my chances are still pretty good."Thomas fell silent for a few seconds, then turned and walked away.After Thomas left, Wendy quietly slipped out from the neighboring hospital room."Thomas's gone?" she asked softly.Xavier nodded. "Yes, he's gone."Wendy felt a little awkward. "Xavier, thank you… for tonight."Theo was still a child, and one who rarely lied. Even Wendy, with her usual bluntness, could sense when something was off with him."I thought Julliard was the one trying to influence Theo," Wendy murmured, "but I didn't expect it was Thomas who came."She had alr

Liam and Doug had been waiting at the airport ever since they got the news. When they saw Thomas step off the plane safely, both let out a simultaneous sigh of relief.Normally, wherever Thomas went, they didn't worry. But this time was different. Thomas was still undergoing treatment, and there was a real risk he could lose control.They approached him quickly. "Mr. Ferrero, Dr. Mannekin is already waiting. Shall we begin treatment now?"Thomas's complexion was pale, and fatigue was etched deeply across his face. Ever since he learned about Sharon's illness, he had rushed straight to Marcentine without undergoing his own treatment or getting proper rest. Now, he kept massaging his head, looking utterly drained.Liam and Doug exchanged a glance, reading the same seriousness and tension in each other's eyes. Aside from the previous hypnosis incident, they had never seen Thomas in such a state.Thomas raised a hand, as if to speak, but before he could, he collapsed unconscious."Mr

Sharon let out a self-deprecating laugh. "Honestly… I don't even know what I really feel."Xavier gazed directly into her eyes. "Sharon, is your feeling for him really just respect for a mentor?"Her breath caught, and she instinctively tried to look away. But his eyes were like a mirror—unyielding, leaving no corner for concealment."I… I'm not really sure," she admitted, her voice trembling slightly. "He… he's different from everyone else, that's all I know."Xavier knew that this difference would only grow deeper after everything that had happened.His voice filled the quiet room, carrying a strange steadiness. "Sharon, if you can't find the answer right now… let time give it to you."She opened her mouth as if to say something, but he gently stopped her.His eyes, complex and unreadable, softened slightly. "Even though I dislike the Ferrero family, he… isn't truly despicable. I can feel it—he's sincere with you. No matter what choice you make, Sharon, I hope you won't regret

It was Jamie.Sharon furrowed her brows.In high-end restaurants like this, there were only a handful with decent food. While a chance encounter was possible, she couldn't shake the feeling that this wasn't coincidental—after all, she had "run into" Jamie during her vacation abroad.Sharon had no affection for Jamie and wanted absolutely nothing to do with such a ruthless person.Thinking this, she turned to the front desk. "We're not letting him pay for our table. Refund his money—this table is on me."The receptionist hesitated, showing a troubled expression. "Miss, the bill for this table has already been settled. There's no outstanding balance, so we can't process a second payment. Perhaps… you could hand the money directly to that gentleman?"Sharon wasn't short of money, nor did she want to owe Jamie anything. She had no idea why he was doing this, but she refused to fall into any petty trap he might be setting. This was a man whose methods were crude and brutal, yet he had