บททั้งหมดของ Side Chick Era… Over: บทที่ 851 - บทที่ 860

Thomas's reaction was nothing like what Kelly had expected, and for a moment, it left her stunned. At the same time, a fragile thread of hope unfurled in her chest."Thomas, I was thrown into prison by Carter. Why didn't you answer my calls? Why didn't you come to save me?"Thomas suddenly laughed. "Do you really need me to tell you why I didn't?"Her gaze flickered, but she forced herself to stay calm. "I… I don't know what you mean…"He let out a sigh. "Kelly, I already know you're not the one I've been searching for."Her fingers tightened at his words.So that was it. This was why he had abandoned her.Her composure cracked, and emotion surged onto her face. "It's Johanna, isn't it?!"Surprise flickered across Thomas's features. "Kelly… how would you know that?"She clenched her fists. "Because she came to me! Thomas, she isn't the one you're looking for—I am!All she has is a pair of forged earrings. Beyond that, she knows nothing. She doesn't know which garden you heard

Sharon froze at the words."Kelly's hand… crippled?"Wendy turned to her, delight glinting in her eyes, her voice dripping with schadenfreude."That's right. Who knows who she offended, but someone destroyed her hand outright. Brutal, isn't it? They struck her exactly where it hurt most, took away the one thing she cared about most. "From now on, she'll never play the violin again. The news is already trending. And instead of pitying her, people are saying it's karma—that she deserves it for faking her illness."As a violinist herself, Sharon knew better than anyone what it meant to lose both passion and career in one blow. Kelly's skill had never matched hers, but being accepted as Warner's student meant she was far from ordinary. Now, with her hands destroyed… there could be no harsher form of revenge.Thomas asked evenly, "Is there any chance of recovery?"Wendy shook her head. "Her fingers are gone. There's no coming back from that."Sharon gave a nod. "Perhaps it is her r

Victoria frowned slightly. "Of course, not! If I were truly interested in him, I wouldn't have given you the chance in the first place."Johanna broke into a bright smile. "True enough. You're pursued by the heads of great families—men like that hardly surprise you anymore."As she spoke, a thought seemed to spark in her mind."Victoria, my brother only secured his position because of you. He has always been devoted to you, following your lead, even supporting your ambitions and career."As for Lex… the Malcolm family has been drowning in scandals lately. Your dad's dissatisfaction with them is obvious, so the odds of you being forced into that marriage alliance are slim."If you married my brother, you'd not only become my sister-in-law, but also gain the Ferrero family's support. You'd be my sister-in-law and my dearest friend—who else would I help, if not you?"You know I have no head for business. In the future, whether in the Walton family or the Kalen family, the stage woul

And yet, no matter how hard he tried, Uriah couldn't recall where he had seen Thomas before. By rights, with looks that striking, Thomas should have left a vivid impression.In the end, Uriah chalked it up to old age clouding his memory.Just then, faint strands of music drifted from the darkened stage. As the melody swelled, the stage lights slowly brightened. A single white beam fell upon the woman standing at the center stage.The graceful sound of strings spread through the entire hall.Matty's eyes lit up. He blurted out instinctively, "That's Sharon's composition—First Love!"Xavier recognized the violin in Sharon's hands. He smiled. "It's Shaluna."Uriah nodded as well. "Indeed. It's been a long time since Sharon played with Shaluna."Xavier murmured, "That violin carries a meaning for her unlike any other."Soon, their voices faded, replaced by silent reverence as they listened.Hearing Sharon play the violin was pure indulgence. Her mastery—whether in technical skill

At Johanna's words, Victoria's brows furrowed instinctively, her expression turning to ice."Johanna, Sharon is my sister. What nonsense are you spouting?"Seeing Victoria's anger, Johanna quickly backpedaled."Victoria, don't be upset. I was only joking. Not to mention your brothers—even your dad would never agree to something like that."Victoria's gaze hardened, her tone solemn."Johanna, we've been friends for years. I never want to hear such words from you again, even as a joke."Johanna realized Victoria was truly offended. She raised her hands in reassurance. "I understand. I won't joke about it again."Only then did Victoria's face soften.When Sharon's performance of First Love ended, Matty applauded with all his might.But as he noticed the awe and admiration glowing in the eyes of those around them, a faint worry crept into his heart."Daddy," he whispered, "Sharon is so amazing. You'd better work harder, or someone else might win her over."Xavier's gaze lingered