All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 401 - Chapter 410

"Even me, Carter?" Kelly entered gracefully, holding a thermal flask in her hand.Carter's gaze darkened slightly. "Kelly, what are you doing here?""I heard your stomach's been acting up again," she said gently. "I came to bring you some medicinal food."Some of the chill faded from Carter's handsome, aloof features."You didn't have to go through the trouble."Kelly smiled faintly and opened the thermal container. "Theo mentioned that your stomach problems were always managed with Sharon's medicinal cooking. I've also spent some time learning from Mr. Malcolm. He taught me the recipes and techniques."Her eyes shimmered with softness as she looked at him, brimming with tender affection. "Carter, from now on, I can prepare medicinal meals for both you and Theo."If Sharon could do it, so could she.Kelly didn't believe she was any less capable than Sharon.But Carter's gaze remained calm and deep, like a still lake. "Kelly, what matters most is that you focus on your recovery

Carter's penetrating gaze settled on Sharon, carrying an oppressive weight that was hard to ignore."You didn't know?""Of course not," Sharon replied calmly. "Do you really think I can predict the future?"Carter found no trace of guilt on her face.If she truly didn't know, then she was either telling the truth or a remarkably good actress.His voice remained cool and steady. "According to my investigation, the ones who attacked Kelly's studio were your fans.""So what?" Sharon replied.Carter accused, "Doesn't that mean you were the one behind it?"Sharon chuckled. "If I did it, I wouldn't have a problem admitting it. Yes means yes, no means no. As much as I'd love to do something like that, I've been busy preparing for my concert. I don't have time to waste on irrelevant people."Carter said flatly, "Whether you did it or not, two million in compensation is more than fair.""Fair?" Sharon lifted her eyes to meet his, her gaze sharp and unwavering. "My concert is right aro

Everyone froze for a moment, then turned to look.Nate stood not far away, a faint, mocking smile tugging at his lips."A middle school graduate who spent five years as a housewife, and now she's being hailed as a genius beauty and violin prodigy? Is that all it takes to be called a 'genius' these days?"Wow… the power of the internet really is something else. Even an airhead can be packaged into a goddess. Netizens these days sure are easy to fool."At his words, curious murmurs rippled through the crowd. Several people turned to Sharon with startled expressions."Middle school education?""Five years as a housewife?""Seriously? I saw her performance online. She seemed pretty skilled."Nate caught the whispers and lifted his chin proudly."Come on. Half the singers out there auto-tune their live performances. What can a single edited video prove?"Gasps of surprise spread across the room."So the video was doctored? That's not acceptable. The candidates we're inviting will

"Who could possibly respect a woman who seduced her own sister's fiancé?""Richard feels guilty toward Victoria," someone else added. "That's why he's giving her more company shares."Cole's group of friends laughed among themselves."Jenna's just a bumpkin raised in the countryside. Why not send some random guy to flirt with her? Did you have to sacrifice yourself for this?"Cole responded lazily, "You think I didn't try? I paid for a few ridiculously handsome male escorts—each one a pro at picking up women. I even gave them luxury cars and designer watches to pose as rich guys. But Sharon didn't even glance at them."Those guys followed her around for over a week and couldn't even get her phone number.In the end, she got annoyed and called the cops, dragging the entire Kalen family into the mess."So what could I do? I had to handle it myself. But this whole ploy can never reach the Kalen family's ears."One friend scoffed, "She may have grown up in the sticks, but her standa

The people who had mocked Sharon just moments ago now stood frozen, their faces flushing red and then turning pale in rapid succession. Their expressions were nothing short of spectacular."Sharon."A soft, delicate voice suddenly broke through the awkward silence.No one had noticed when Kelly had arrived, but now she stood just behind the crowd, her tone gentle and composed."Whatever's going on, perhaps it's better handled after the music exchange ends. It's not every day that Maestro Warner comes to Amstern City for a music event. Let's not waste such a rare opportunity on petty arguments."After all, we're hosts here. Let's not ruin the atmosphere for our guests or disrupt the purpose of this gathering."It was all just a bit of harmless fun, wasn't it?"Her words prompted a wave of murmured agreement."Yes, just a joke. No need to take it so seriously.""This is a music exchange, not a place for personal drama. If you've got issues, settle them outside. Don't interfere w