All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 561 - Chapter 570

Sharon couldn't help but laugh."Carter, don't you get it yet? I'm not refusing to lend the violin because I'm worried about my concert. I just don't like Kelly. That's it. I don't want her touching my violin. Is that clear enough for you? I'd rather smash it than let her lay a finger on it."The air turned heavy and still.Carter's handsome face darkened."Even if you had nothing to do with the kidnapping, Kelly still saved Theo. Sharon, is that violin really more important to you than the woman who protected your son? And from another perspective, Kelly distracted the kidnapper in a life-or-death moment. Indirectly, she saved you too."He looked straight at her, his dark eyes filled with disappointment. "Has my choice meant nothing to you?"At those words, Theo, who had been silent the entire time, lifted his head and glanced at Sharon.She didn't look at him. Instead, she said, "Objects are dead. People are alive. If I had to choose between Theo and the violin, I wouldn't hes

After speaking, Theo looked up at Carter cautiously, anxiety written all over his face.Ever since he could remember, his grandmother had been whispering in his ear that he was the future heir to the Biggs family—a child destined to be different from the rest. He might still be young, but he wasn't naive. He understood that wanting to live with his mother wouldn't be so simple.But the thought of that awful Matty possibly stealing his mom away made his chest tighten with unbearable frustration.Carter didn't scowl, nor did he show any sign of displeasure. Instead, he asked calmly, "Why the sudden desire to live with your mom? Aren't things good with Dad?"Theo dropped his gaze. "Dad, you're always so busy. You're hardly ever home. I get so lonely by myself…"He paused, tears beginning to shimmer in his eyes."I haven't tasted Mom's cooking in so long. I haven't heard one of her bedtime stories in forever. I miss her… I just want her to be by my side. No matter how kind Kelly is,

A subtle change flickered in Kelly's expression as her gaze remained fixed on Victoria's earrings."Victoria, would you mind taking them off so I can have a closer look?"It was a rude request—blatantly so—but Kelly no longer cared about propriety.Victoria glanced at Carter. Seeing that he made no move to stop her, she smiled faintly. "Of course."She removed the earrings and handed them to Kelly.Kelly examined them carefully.The craftsmanship was exquisite. The earrings were intricately carved with floral patterns. Interestingly, the patterns on each earring weren't identical but mirrored each other symmetrically.In that moment, Kelly felt a wave of relief. Thank goodness she hadn't tried to replicate them.When Thomas had shown her the earring, she had immediately known it wasn't ordinary. The material alone was priceless. The craftsmanship—elegant, intricate, and impossibly refined—was something no counterfeit could replicate.She stared at the earring in her palm. It w

Sharon's brow twitched slightly as she turned her head, only to meet a pair of deep, obsidian eyes.Sharon blinked, momentarily startled. She had completely forgotten Thomas was still here."Is something wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"Thomas lowered his long lashes, masking the emotion in his eyes. "It's nothing. I just wanted to ask… do you still have Shaluna?"In recent days, Sharon hadn't been using Shaluna for her violin practice. He hadn't seen her bring it out in quite a while."It's with John," Sharon replied. "He borrowed it for a performance."In truth, Shaluna was indeed with John, but he hadn't borrowed it for any performance.Sharon still didn't fully trust Thomas. She couldn't shake the worry that his amnesia might be a ruse and that he had approached her with ulterior motives.She had already learned her lesson with Cole. She wouldn't drop her guard so easily around someone whose past remained a mystery.Even if she no longer had anything worth cove

Ginny feigned confusion. "It's been so long, and you still haven't had the chance to meet her?"A faint shadow passed over Rick's expression. "Ginny, I came to see you today to discuss the guest performance matter."Ginny offered a polite smile. "Didn't I already give you my answer? I'm unavailable."She hadn't even asked for the exact date before turning him down flat, showing no intention of saving face or being courteous.Rick was clearly displeased by her blunt refusal."Did Sharon say something to you?"Ginny frowned. "What does this have to do with Sharon?"Rick replied coolly, "Sharon and Victoria don't get along. If she hadn't said anything, you wouldn't have refused outright without even asking the details. I'm guessing she told you that if Victoria came to you for help, no matter what it was, you should say no."Ginny didn't know Rick very well. Most of what she knew came from hearsay—stories told by her parents and the people around her.When she learned he would be