Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 1721 - Kabanata 1730

Chris had no explanation he could give. Was he supposed to tell everyone that he had only agreed to cooperate with Sharon out of regard for Carmen? That would inevitably drag Carmen into the mess. The Kalen family was in complete chaos. Anyone who got involved now would end up unlucky. He could not allow Carmen to wade into this muddy water. With that in mind, Chris said coldly, "Does cooperation really need a reason? Why don't you go ask the other partners who work with the Kalen family what their reasons were for choosing to cooperate with you?" Thomas replied, "Others don't need to explain—but Chris certainly does. "After all, those business partners don't keep snooping on a kidnapped heiress. Chris, your unusual concern for Victoria can only have two explanations. "First, you are the one who kidnapped her. Second, you are secretly in love with her." Thomas looked at Chris and smiled. "So, Chris, which one are you?" Chris was so furious that he felt like vomiting blo

Chris accepted the loss. It was not because he feared the Kalen family. It was because once Thomas made a move, he never missed. There would surely be another trap waiting for him. Chris had no interest in wasting more time on this. But his impression of the Kalen family had sunk to rock bottom. Victoria showed no embarrassment at his cold words. She smiled faintly and said, "Chris, you should know very well why you were targeted. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. You and I share a common foe. There's no need for you to be so guarded against me." "A common enemy?" Chris looked at her with faint amusement. "You're not thinking of… joining forces with me, are you?" Victoria did not deny it. "The enemy is too powerful. Only by working together can we bring him down." It sounded like the biggest joke of the century to Chris. He couldn't help laughing out loud. He looked down at Victoria, his brows and eyes filled with lofty contempt. His thin lips part

The earrings were exquisitely designed—so perfectly in line with Sharon's taste that they struck her aesthetic sensibilities with uncanny precision. She found herself unexpectedly reluctant to put them down.But she quickly regained her composure.If this gift had been from Julliard, then no matter how much it suited her, she would never accept it.She picked up the gift box and examined it carefully, inside and out, but found no signature or note.After a moment's thought, Sharon called Wendy."Wendy, did Julliard ask you to bring me a present today?"Wendy replied at once, "Of course he did, but I ignored him. Last time, I almost got dragged into his mess. There's no way I'd fall for that again. Besides, Julliard is in Marcentine right now. From what I can tell, he wants to give it to you in person."Sharon frowned. "He's in Marcentine?"Wendy nodded. "Yeah. He should've arrived some time ago. He said he came especially for your birthday."Speaking of that, Wendy felt rather

Several days later, Jamie waited quietly inside the room.He had no idea how much time had passed when the sound of the door opening came from the entrance.Jamie turned his head. When he saw who had arrived, he paused slightly."Victoria? Why are you here?"Victoria walked in slowly. She wore a long black dress that swayed with each step, outlining her figure in graceful curves.Her makeup was exquisitely done, her lipstick as vivid as fresh blood.She was no longer cold and aloof as before. Instead, she looked like a siren fallen into the mortal world—sensual and bewitching.Jamie glanced at her once, then frowned and looked away.He immediately guessed the truth. "Callum arranged this?"Not long ago, he had received word that Ginny wanted to meet him.When he had purchased the paintings before, he had traced the matter back to Ginny and applied pressure on her. Only then had she contacted MK and sent him three paintings.Recently, his assistant had reported that Ginny wan

Sharon did not fully believe Jamie.He and Victoria had just come out of the same room—who knew whether Jamie might be deliberately framing Callum for Victoria's sake, sowing discord between her and Ginny, and making Ginny and Callum suspect each other?His sudden confession of liking her might also be intentional.After all, Cole had once deliberately approached her for Victoria's sake as well.Sharon turned to Ginny. "Ginny, let's go inside and talk first."Meeting Sharon's gaze, Ginny gradually calmed down.That's right—this was only Jamie's side of the story. What if he was deliberately stirring trouble and lying?Ginny took a quiet breath. "Okay."Just as the two of them were about to leave, Jamie stepped forward and blocked Sharon.His eyes were dark and heavy. "Sharon, you don't believe me?"Sharon's expression was indifferent. "Do you have anything that makes you worth believing?"Jamie had never been eloquent. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.Sharon turned