All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 1701 - Chapter 1710

Night had already fallen. Brilliant lights lit up the darkness, scattering dazzling streams of color across the sky.Thomas wore a black suit, standing out like the deepest stroke of ink in a bold painting. The pitch‑black night behind him seemed only to exist as his backdrop.A faint gloom lingered between his refined brows and eyes. It was not until he saw Sharon that his expression finally eased.Although he had already been told on the way here that she was safe, he still hadn't been completely at ease without seeing her with his own eyes.He walked up to her and, after confirming that she was unhurt and looked normal, finally relaxed.Sharon took the initiative to hold his hand. "I was discussing a business deal and put my phone on silent. That's why I didn't answer your call. Thomas, you're worrying too much."Whenever Sharon attended meetings or negotiated business, she habitually silenced her phone out of respect for her partners. She had kept this habit since the days wh

Of course, if Thomas wanted to sabotage, cancel orders, or unilaterally make deals with another family, there was no way to do that through the network. Such matters required the family head's personal confirmation.Thomas continued, "Chris and I trained under the same master, so we understand each other fairly well. That's why I can act without him noticing—for the time being."Everything Thomas did was based on their mutual understanding. Without that familiarity, he would have been exposed immediately.Sharon's eyes flickered as she recalled what Thomas had said during dinner, "Sometimes you have to take a shortcut."So… the unlucky one in question was probably Chris?No wonder Thomas held grudges.Sharon wasn't particularly interested in Chris, but she was shocked that Victoria had fallen into a place like the Delta."King George is really ruthless… he actually sent her to a place like the Delta?"Thomas explained, "He probably didn't want to soil his own hands. Victoria is

It was indeed a good opportunity, but some things would have to be faked. That was one reason Sharon worried John might not agree.John said, "Before your mom passed, I stayed by her bedside and took care of her. She told me a lot about the past. Regarding the three Kalen brothers, I know more than you do. Next week is your mom's death anniversary. Before then, we'll set everything in place and wait to see if Scott takes the bait."Scott was different from Silas. He was cautious by nature, and finding an opening with him wouldn't be easy. Especially since Silas had already suffered such a heavy loss because of Sharon, Scott would remain vigilant and on guard. He wasn't a fool. Trying to extract equity from him would be almost impossible.Sharon said, "Right now, Rick's attention is entirely on dealing with me and finding Victoria—he has no time to watch over anything else. If we can handle Scott now, even if Victoria returns later, I'll already know their plans against me. But… gain

Jada paused for a moment, then continued, "A mother and her children share a bond that cannot be broken. I don't believe you and Silas do not love Madam Shayla. Last year, I made inquiries with the cemetery caretaker and learned that you always come early. So this year, I came early to wait here."Scott took the bag Jada handed him.Many of the items inside were of little use to him now. But one piece caught his eye—a pair of twin figurines. He carefully lifted them from the bag.The bases of the figurines were engraved with Shayla's name.Jada explained, "Madam Shayla carved these personally for you and Silas. She made two pairs—one she kept in her own room, and the other was for you both. Before she left, she took one pair with her as a keepsake."These figurines felt familiar; they had always sat in Richard's study. Scott had once asked Richard if he had carved them, and Richard had said he had simply commissioned someone. Now, he realized they were crafted by his mother's own

Thomas's eyes narrowed slightly. "You don't plan to get married… what exactly does that mean?"Sharon instinctively avoided his gaze.Her heart twisted with conflict and hesitation. Seeing how much effort he had poured into preparing everything, she couldn't help but feel touched. She'd wrestled with herself the entire way, unsure if she should speak. She didn't want to disappoint him, but she also knew that some things were better said sooner rather than later.She lowered her voice. "Thomas… you know my situation. Right now… marriage isn't suitable for me."He asked softly, "Even if the Kalen family's matters were all resolved?"Sharon's eyes flickered. "Thomas, marriage isn't a game. There are far too many things to consider. You can date someone because you like them, but marriage is not the same."Her previous failed marriage had been the result of recklessness. She hadn't really known Carter at all.With Thomas, the situation was different—they understood each other. But b