LOGINRick's words struck like a blade."If you truly couldn't let go of that fisherwoman, then you should have stayed in that fishing village for the rest of your life and lived as her husband."Why did you have to come back?"If you hadn't returned, Mom and us might have lived better lives. We never would have ended up turning against each other."Why should we have to pay the price for the mess you created with your own affairs?"Richard's eyes widened.He could hardly believe that such a cruel and heart-wrenching accusation had come from the mouth of the son he loved the most.After saying everything he wanted to say, Rick didn't spare Richard another glance. He turned and walked away.Richard stared at his son's retreating figure, his lips trembling as though he wanted to say something. But in the end, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.Scott quickly caught him."Rick! Dad fainted!"Rick, who had already reached the doorway, paused slightly when he heard Scott's shout.
Everyone knew exactly who he was referring to. Whether it was Richard or Scott, both understood.Richard was furious. He slammed his hand against the table, causing the teacup sitting on it to rattle sharply."Rick, where did your manners go?! Victoria is your biological sister. How can you say such things about her?"Rick let out a cold laugh."I don't have a sister who does nothing but bring shame to the family and drag our reputation through the mud. Besides, she and I weren't even born to the same mother."The daughter of a fisherwoman—does someone like that really deserve to be my sister? She's just like that fisherwoman mother of hers. All she knows is how to seduce men."When that daughter of unknown parentage grows up, she'll probably turn out the same way. I refuse to let that child stay in the Kalen family!"At that moment, Rick no longer cared about dignity or restraint. He poured out every bit of resentment he held toward Victoria and Richard.Richard stared at him
Thomas asked, "What are you thinking about? You're so lost in thought."Sharon replied, "Scott just told me that the Malcolm family went to the Kalen residence. They're probably planning to do a paternity test with Keira. I was wondering where Victoria is right now."Thomas said, "The Malcolm family has been hunting her down. She probably doesn't dare show herself for the time being."Besides, her face still needs treatment. With her disfigured appearance, even if she returned to the Kalen family now, she would only be met with disgust."It would be better for her to lie low until things settle down and her appearance recovers before trying to return."Watching the calm, unreadable expression on Thomas's face, Sharon suspected he probably knew exactly where Victoria was."Have you already figured out how to deal with Victoria?" she asked.Thomas didn't deny it."Some time ago, I discovered that Victoria had been in contact with a mysterious phone number."She was extremely cau
It was said that Cole's parents had gone to plead before Uriah. Only then did Lex reluctantly agree to spare Cole's life, though he still had Cole sent to prison.The stab wound Lex inflicted had damaged Cole's liver. For the rest of his life, he would have to rely on medication, and he would never be able to have children of his own.If Victoria's child truly belonged to Cole, then the Malcolm family would likely show the child special care as Cole's only bloodline.Sharon had no intention of watching this farce unfold. She already knew the outcome.Keira was a fake heiress. No matter who she underwent a DNA test with, there would be no biological relationship.Sharon asked, "Has Victoria returned to the Kalen family?"Scott replied, "No. She's gone into hiding and doesn't dare come back. Samantha's parents have people watching the area around the Kalen residence, waiting for her to appear. She doesn't dare show herself."Her properties and assets are also being monitored. The
Seeing that Sharon remained silent for a long time, Thomas narrowed his dark eyes slightly."Sharon, you clearly have feelings for me, yet you keep pushing me away. Is there... something you're hiding from me?"Startled, Sharon instinctively denied it."No."Thomas suddenly rolled over and pinned her beneath him. His deep, unfathomable eyes remained fixed on her without blinking."Sharon, do you like me?"Staring at the handsome face only inches away, Sharon found herself unable to answer. She didn't want to admit that she was gradually falling for him again.In just a month, her boundaries had retreated again and again.If another year passed...Whether they divorced or not would be the least of her concerns.At this rate, they might even end up with a child.When she continued to say nothing, Thomas suddenly lowered his head and captured her lips in a kiss, almost as if punishing her.A jolt shot through Sharon's body, leaving her weak all over.Reason told her not to si
Was she really that shameless?Sharon's gaze swept across Thomas's blood-crusted lip, and heat instantly flooded her face.To be honest, she didn't have much confidence in her self-control.After all, when Thomas had showered at her apartment, her imagination had definitely run wild.She had even dreamed about certain unspeakable things.What Thomas described was, unfortunately, something she could very well have done.Alcohol had a way of making people act on impulses they normally only dared to fantasize about.Just then, Thomas's voice sounded beside her ear again."I've never been this intimate with a woman before. That was my first kiss, Sharon. You're not going to pretend you were drunk and forgot everything, then act as if nothing happened, are you?"Sharon fell silent.First kiss?His first night had been gone long ago.Instinctively, she tried to defend herself."I was drunk. I didn't know what I was doing. You could have pushed me away."Thomas replied, "You sai
"You have your position, and I understand that. I'm not blaming you," Sharon said quietly, her expression calm. "Julliard, I have something else to do. Goodbye.""Sharon—"Julliard tried to speak, but she didn't give him the chance. Without a word, she turned and walked away, pulling Wendy along w
Xavier raised his eyebrows, as if about to say something, but Sharon cut him off."Xavier, why don't you head back for now? There's something I'd like to discuss with Mr. Biggs. Alone."Xavier paused, then gave a small nod. "Alright. If you need anything, call me anytime."Carter's face darkened
Xavier pulled his gaze back, his voice quiet. "No. I just didn't expect you to care so much about Matty."Sharon offered a faint smile. "I imagine if you offered anyone else a hundred and fifty thousand a month to take care of him, they'd put in the effort."Wendy chimed in from the side, her eyes
Meanwhile, in the private room, Nate was gesturing wildly as he rambled off to Julliard and Kelly."I knew it! She had time to sneak off with some random dude, but not enough to make the medicinal soup for you. Kelly, just wait—Carter's not going to let that housewife off easy."Kelly opened her mo







