Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 1681 - Kabanata 1690

Thomas had paved countless paths for Sharon, teaching her far more than simply offering help. He had shielded her under his wings during her most vulnerable moments, nurturing her growth. Without him, she would have been stifled before she even had a chance to thrive.Now, in her position, Sharon could see so much that had been invisible to her before.At the mention of Thomas, Wendy let out an amused and teasing laugh."Hehe, I told you—it was worth capturing Thomas's heart. Don't underestimate him. Victoria may have a bunch of bootlickers, but none of them can actually handle things. Thomas alone can deal with all of them."Then, as if recalling something, Wendy's tone shifted, sly and knowing. "Sharon… is something about to happen between you and Thomas?"Sharon raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean, 'something about to happen'?"Wendy leaned in with a grin."Thomas's been looking at apartments recently… and he even asked me about your favorite styles for decoration. Looks lik

In the first round of verbal sparring, Sharon clearly gained the upper hand.Chris stopped circling the point and spoke plainly. "Thomas, Carmen, and I met ten years ago during a selection trial. Out of a hundred contestants, only the top three could make it off that deserted island and earn the qualification for elite all-round training."Back then, none of us had easy lives within our respective families. Because Carmen's mother was a foreigner, she suffered constant oppression and discrimination within her family. Thomas's situation wasn't much better—family conflicts made his life equally difficult."That competition was designed for the overlooked members of powerful families. For us, it was the only chance to break free from our fate. On an island filled with traps, mechanisms, and human malice, fighting your way out was never easy."At this point, he glanced at Sharon."However, from the very beginning, Thomas was the strongest of us all. With his ability, he didn't actuall

"He called me. Once he heard you were just asleep, he finally felt at ease," Wendy said.Sharon responded with a casual sound of acknowledgment.Noticing that her mood was off, Wendy asked with concern, "Sharon, what's wrong? Are you feeling down?"Sharon rubbed her tired brow. "Maybe I've just been too exhausted lately."Wendy sighed. "While Victoria hasn't come back yet, we can take advantage of this time to secure more resources. But your health is what matters most. Sharon, you don't have to push yourself so hard. We still have plenty of time."Sharon nodded, then asked, "By the way, Wendy, have you been in contact with Lesley recently?""No," Wendy replied. "Ever since I left the Walton family, I cut off all contact with him."Sharon hesitated before asking, "Do you think… his blindness and disability are real?""I'm not sure about his eyes," Wendy said. "But his legs were seriously injured. As for whether he'll ever walk again, I honestly don't know."Sharon nodded and d

Sharon parted her lips as if she wanted to say something, but when the words reached her throat, she did not know where to begin.Thomas was no longer as forceful as before. Instead, he lowered his posture."Sharon, have I done something wrong lately? Is that why you don't want to talk to me?"Her eyes flickered. "No… I've just been very busy recently…"Thomas's gaze was like a clear mirror, leaving her nowhere to hide."Sharon, you're lying to me."Sharon fell silent.The real reason she had avoided seeing him was precisely because Thomas was too perceptive and too sharp. In front of him, she had almost no secrets at all.Thomas placed both hands on her shoulders and lowered his eyes to look at her."Is it because of that post on my social feed? If you don't like it, I'll delete it right away."As he spoke, he took out his phone, about to remove the post.Sharon pressed down on his hand. "Thomas, it's not because of that."He stopped and looked at her without blinking."T

Because once Thomas gradually grasped the rhythm, he became fiercely aggressive.He advanced without restraint, conquering her step by step, leaving no room for defense.Sharon was no match for him. Her thoughts slowly blurred, her body softening as she leaned helplessly into his arms.Their breathing grew rapid, the temperature around them subtly rising, carrying the sense that things were about to spiral out of control.Just as the atmosphere neared the breaking point, a faint sound suddenly came from the doorway.A moment later, Wendy's voice followed from outside."Thomas, since you hadn't eaten yet, I brought some snacks, so you can—"Her words cut off abruptly. The snacks in her hand fell to the floor with a thud.The next second, her face flushed bright red, as if she had stumbled upon the scene of a crime."Um… I think I went into the wrong room… hehe. You two carry on, carry on…"Wendy quickly picked up the snacks and fled.Once outside, she smacked her forehead in