Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 921 - Kabanata 930

"You know Jamie's temperament—he'd rather have nothing than settle for less. If he didn't truly like something, he would never compromise."At the time, MK was still a rookie. The prices weren't high, at least affordable enough for my brother to indulge his passion. Later, when he spent a fortune to acquire MK's paintings, it was his way of giving back. But…"Johanna's lips curved into a teasing smile as she looked at Victoria. "You really are something, aren't you? For you, he's even willing to set aside his years-long obsession."Victoria's gaze shifted to the painting hanging on the wall. "I wanted to buy it because the silhouette in the picture reminded me of myself. But a back view alone… the angle, the clothes—similarities are inevitable. For all we know, the person in the painting may not even be me."Johanna shook her head. "It doesn't matter if it isn't. Jamie didn't buy this painting for the silhouette."Fearing Victoria might misunderstand, she quickly added, "Listen, V

Ignoring his injuries, Julliard began searching personally.But Jamie's counter-surveillance skills were terrifyingly sharp. Since leaving the hospital, he hadn't left behind a single trace.A gnawing unease began to creep into Julliard's chest.It had already been more than four hours since Sharon disappeared.From the moment her absence was confirmed, Listoria City had been locked down—no one allowed out, only in.There was no way Jamie could have smuggled Sharon and Wendy beyond the city's borders.It was only a matter of time before they were found.Yet despite this assurance, Julliard's restlessness refused to subside.For Jamie to abduct Sharon right under his nose was nothing less than contempt—silent, calculated provocation.He stared out at the night, his reflection in the car window revealing a face carved from stone. But in the depths of his eyes, a glint of icy venom flickered.If he found Jamie, he would never allow him to leave alive.…The driver ferried him

Wendy's heart gave a violent jolt under Jamie's icy gaze. Cold sweat broke out.Fear gripped her. Every instinct screamed that the guy before her was dangerous—someone she could never hope to provoke.Yet when her eyes fell on Sharon beside her, she forced herself to stay firm. Mustering every ounce of courage, she snapped at Jamie, "I'm the one who slandered Victoria. It has nothing to do with Sharon. Whatever you want, come at me! Let her go! Sharon is part of the Kalen family. If you dare lay a hand on her, the Kalens will never let you live. Forget being with Victoria—you won't even survive long enough to try!"Jamie suddenly laughed.He clapped his hands. "Wendy, you've got a really sharp tongue. No wonder you're known as a golden agent. Since you insist I target you instead, very well. I'll grant your wish."Turning, he asked his men, "Has Lex arrived?""He's here," one of them answered. "Waiting at the door."Jamie inclined his head. "Bring him in."Moments later, Lex

"When the time comes, I'll step into the Kalen Group and take part in its decisions," Sharon said.Her bright eyes met Jamie's. "Jamie, you've taught me something important: power is a woman's truest ally. Once I get into the Kalen Group, I'll drive Victoria out. My mother single-handedly kept Kalen Group afloat—everyone has a place there except Victoria. Her ambitions and ideals will be crushed; she'll be left nothing but a parasite clinging to a man…"Before Sharon could finish, a stinging slap cracked across her cheek."Smack."Jamie looked at her with pure disgust. "So you can't keep the pretense up any longer, can you? I told you—anyone who dares harm Victoria, even her own kin, I won't spare."He hit her with such force that stars exploded behind her eyes. Her head swam; her hair tumbled loose. Her cheek immediately swelled, and a trickle of blood bled from the corner of her mouth."Sharon!" Wendy's voice broke, tears welling.It took Sharon a long moment to steady herse

At a moment like this, Sharon still wanted to keep her promise.Jamie, for those he cared about, kept promises like oaths bound in gold. For his enemies, however, a promise was merely another way to toy with them.He raised an eyebrow, visibly surprised by Sharon's willingness to act. After a few seconds of theatrical thought, he said, "But if you don't do it yourself, won't it look like we're bullying a frail woman? If you later cry foul, it could complicate things for us."Though his words pretended concern, his face betrayed no fear. Sharon understood: forcing her to act was never his only option.Her lips, pale and bloodless, moved faintly. "Then what do you suggest?"His smile was casual and cruel. "Since you claim your movements are limited, I won't trouble you further. New rule: when I break a finger, if you make a sound, I'll arrange a man for one of your friends. One cry, one man. How does that sound?"Lex's brow tightened. Pain makes people cry instinctively. A cry coul