Side Chick Era… Over のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1791 - チャプター 1800

Theo rarely came to Marcentine. Although Sharon was busy, she still made time to take him out for a little sightseeing.Theo had grown a year older and was much more sensible now. He didn't take up too much of Sharon's time. Luckily, he was on break and could stay in Marcentine for two full months.Richard, knowing Theo was coming, suggested that he stay at the Kalen family estate, but Carter refused.From the current situation, a conflict between Sharon and the Kalen family was almost unavoidable. Once Jamie's shares were transferred to Sharon, the delicate veil between her and the Kalen family would be ripped away. During that period, the Kalen family would inevitably act. If Theo stayed with them, he could easily become a pawn in the struggle.Still, Richard was Theo's maternal grandfather and genuinely cared for him. To ensure his safety, Carter personally took Theo to meet Richard. Richard, seemingly understanding, had only suggested once that Theo stay over, and never brought

Sharon noticed that Wendy, who had left early the previous day, was also there.Although Wendy's performance wasn't exceptional, Sharon felt a warm glow in her heart.What surprised her even more was that Carter had performed a solo piano piece, and Xavier had joined Matty for a violin duet.Seeing two CEOs, usually buried in endless business matters, on stage playing music was a strange and delightful experience.For Sharon, it was truly an unexpected joy.Theo had managed to gather all these people in such a short time—his thoughtfulness moved her deeply.Because there weren't many performers, the small private concert lasted only about an hour.Afterward, Sharon held Theo's hand with one and Matty's with the other, following the group to a restaurant that had been arranged in advance.Theo took out a small jar and presented it to her."Mom, this is fruit wine I specially brought from Senna City. I made it myself earlier, and you must try it!"It had been a long time since

Perhaps it was the heat—Sharon had undone a few buttons at her collar. Her collarbone peeked through, pale and enticing, stirring thoughts that refused to be tamed.Thomas's fingers tightened. His long lashes lowered, and he deliberately averted his gaze."Sharon… drink the sobering tea first," he murmured.Dazed, Sharon blinked and took the cup from his hand, whispering a soft, "Thank you."She sipped cautiously, small, careful mouthfuls. The water left a subtle sheen on her lips, giving them a glossy allure, an unspoken charm that made him ache to touch.Thomas's gaze darkened. His throat felt tight, his pulse quickening.He had never been a man swayed by mere beauty. Yet now, he felt heat rising in his chest, a struggle to maintain control gnawing at him.His eyes narrowed, instinct sharpening. Something was off.Rising, he moved through the room with careful precision.In a corner of the bathroom, he found a small incense burner, now burned out.It was harmless, yet the i

Sharon vaguely remembered feeling unusually warm yesterday.The sensation hadn't been strong, and she had assumed it was just from drinking too much fruit wine.She hadn't expected… it might actually have been something else.Her mind immediately went to Wendy.Wendy had been shocked when she learned that Sharon and Thomas were sharing the same room, even sleeping on the floor."Seriously? You've known each other this long, and you're still keeping it platonic?" Wendy asked incredulously.Sharon replied, "Thomas said he didn't want to hurt me."Wendy looked even more baffled. "That excuse… sounds exactly like something a man would say to cover up his incompetence."The more Wendy thought about it, the stranger it seemed."I've read online—lots of men who aren't… well, capable—before marriage, they pretend to respect their partner, claim they don't want to hurt them, and never touch them. All of it's an excuse to cheat the system. Thomas even went through a divorce for some mys

Across from the hotel, Lex watched Sharon and Thomas walk off arm in arm, their closeness impossible to ignore. He raised an incredulous brow."So this plan actually worked… this easily?"Victoria gave a faint smile. "Lex, the simpler the plan, the easier it is to succeed."Lex's gaze darkened slightly. "Julliard is ruthless… to think he would willingly cooperate with us, giving the woman he loves to his rival."Victoria shook her head. "Lex, you misunderstand. Julliard didn't 'give' Sharon to his rival. Sharon was never his to begin with—how could he 'send' her anywhere? He simply exploited an information gap. "Even without him, Thomas and Sharon would eventually tear down the last barrier between them. If not now, then soon. Could Julliard have stopped that? Clearly… no."She leaned back slightly, lips curling in a knowing smile. "Even if Carter or Xavier tried to interfere, maybe it would have a slight effect. But Julliard… his presence barely touches the relationship between