Semua Bab Side Chick Era… Over: Bab 871 - Bab 880

"Leave? Sharon, even if just for form's sake, you should have asked Thomas to stay. Don't you think he's exceptional?"Think about it… If you wanted a twenty-four-hour bodyguard, assistant, and driver at his level, it would cost at least five thousand a month. And beyond that, he even helps with the kids in his spare time."Matty and Theo adore him. Hiring a full-time nanny alone would cost more than a thousand, and whether or not the children would actually take to them is another matter entirely."On top of that, Thomas can teach them horseback riding, shooting, and all sorts of skills. If you hired professional tutors for those lessons, each session would cost thousands."And let's not forget, he occasionally puts your ex-husband in his place. How perfect is that?"Wendy listed off Thomas's merits one by one. "Even if we paid him ten thousand a month, we'd still be coming out ahead."The real issue was that too many people had their eyes on Sharon.Kelly had resurfaced, and t

"I was born of my mother. I don't see that as any kind of shame. If you want to expose it, go ahead. At most, I lose the empty title of 'society's top debutante.' I'd never deny my own mom for the sake of vanity," Victoria had said.It was the first time Jamie had ever heard such words, and for a moment, he found himself at a loss.He had assumed Victoria, of all people, would value her reputation above everything. He never imagined she would treat it with such indifference.Victoria continued, "You heard my conversation with my uncle just now. My mother saved my father's life. After he lost his memory, he fell in love with her. She never knew he already had a family. And later, my parents were lawfully married. I don't consider myself an illegitimate daughter."Her honesty and composure struck Jamie as extraordinary.Two strangers who had never spoken before somehow fell into a true conversation.Jamie confessed that his childhood dream was to become a painter, but being born in

Carter's words echoed exactly what Victoria had said.So it was true—the attack had been meant for Johanna.Sharon frowned. "But what grudge could Kelly possibly have against Johanna?"She had no idea the two women had once been locked in a vicious rivalry over Thomas.Carter replied, "I'm not entirely sure. But Johanna and Victoria once went to visit Kelly in prison. They even arranged her release on bail. Perhaps they struck some deal that later turned sour."Sharon studied him. "Lex said every surveillance camera along the route was destroyed, that nothing could be recovered. So how did you get these videos?"Carter's gaze darkened. "This is Amstern City. Nothing here stays hidden from me for long. Besides, Nate was the one who destroyed the footage, and he used my network to do it. He could conceal it from Lex and the others, but not from my people."Realization flickered across Sharon's face. So Nate had helped cover Kelly's tracks—that explained it.And yet…A faintly mo

Carter fixed his gaze on Sharon. "Sharon, you need to be prepared for what's coming."Sharon remained calm. "I understand. Thank you for the warning.""You're Theo's mother," Carter continued. "I already owe you more than I can repay. This is the least I should do. Don't stand on ceremony with me. If there's anything else you need, just ask."Sharon hesitated, then asked, "Has Theo been going to the Kalen family lately?""Richard sent people to fetch him several times, but I refused every time." Carter's gaze lingered on her. "For now, I won't let Theo hang out with the Kalen family. Don't worry, I'll keep him safe. I won't allow the Kalens to use him as leverage against you."Sharon's expression grew complicated as she looked at him. Her greatest fear wasn't for herself, but that the Kalen family might target Theo.Carter clearly sensed her concern. He wanted to ease her mind, to take that burden from her shoulders.After a moment of thought, Sharon added, "Then for now… don't

Every gaze in the hall locked on Sharon.Ever since she defeated Harry, her name had spread like wildfire across the world. Rumor had it she would also represent Zachemaine in this competition. People whispered she was already the frontrunner for the championship.That she drew attention upon entering the venue was only natural. What wasn't natural… were the eyes fixed on her.Even Wendy could sense something was off. The stares weren't friendly.They weren't tinged with envy either, but with something stranger—an undefinable disdain.Unable to hold back, Wendy whispered, "Sharon, why are they looking at us like that? Did we offend someone?"Among the contestants present, barely anyone could play Gaze. Even open jealousy would have made more sense than this odd hostility.Sharon said calmly, "Ignore them. Let's check in first."Seeing her unfazed composure, Wendy relaxed a little, though unease still pricked at her—unease born of not knowing the reason.Just then, Julliard wal