Chapter 370 [ 1,446 words ] Rowan wasn’t usually the kind of person who challenged Ryan directly. But this time, he couldn’t hold himself back. He looked at his older brother with a complicated expression, his voice carrying unmistakable sympathy for Rose. And somehow, that sympathy hurt Rose more than
Chapter 369 [ 1,213 words ] Rowan didn’t back down. He and Rose had known each other for years—since they were teenagers—and everyone in the Knight family knew how close they were. Yet Ryan was still sitting right there, Rose’s former husband, and he hadn’t said a word while Rowan
Chapter 368 [ 1,565 words ] Edward Knight’s voice carried an overwhelming sense of authority. His sharp, eagle-like gaze seemed to pierce straight through Rose. Her throat tightened. Almost instinctively, a cold sweat broke out across her back. Ryan, who had still been contemplating Edward’s revelation about the divorce agreement
Chapter 367 [ 1,298 words ] Samantha’s shrill, anguished cries gradually faded into the distance. Rose had already anticipated what awaited her. This time, Samantha had nothing left to shield her. With multiple offences hanging over her, she would likely spend the rest of her life paying for what she
Chapter 366 [ 1,646 words ] If someone hadn’t stopped that boat, Samantha would have died. There was no question about it. The Knight family had wanted her gone. They were ruthless enough to eliminate anyone who threatened their interests, and Ethan and Isabella had been no exception. Samantha had
Chapter 365 [ 1,622 words ] “What are you doing here?” Ethan asked coldly. “You have no reason to be involved in today’s meeting.” He clearly found Rose just as irritating as she found him. She was sharp-tongued, stubborn, and nothing like the soft-spoken, agreeable woman he thought a wife
Chapter 364 [ 1,648 words ] Rose hadn’t expected Ryan to be standing—or rather, sitting—in the doorway. And only a few seconds earlier, she’d actually told Ariel to call him Dad. The realization made her spine stiffen ever so slightly. But she kept her expression perfectly calm and continued slicing
Chapter 363 [ 1,483 words ] Ethan’s face was twisted with fury. His teeth clenched as his hands tightened around Samantha’s throat. “Samantha, don’t even think about ruining my plans.” His voice was low and dangerous. “And don’t you dare use this to threaten me.” Samantha understood immediately. He really
Chapter 362 [ 1,833 words ] Everything had gone far more smoothly than Samantha could have imagined. Back when she had been at the height of her success, she wouldn’t have dared dream of simply walking through the gates of the Knight family’s old estate to look for Ethan. Yet
Chapter 361 [ 1,888 words ] Rose genuinely hadn’t known. She certainly hadn’t expected to hear about Trevor’s plans from her ex-husband of all people. And there had been something strange in Ryan’s tone. A subtle edge. She didn’t for a second believe he’d mentioned Trevor’s proposal to compliment him.
Chapter 360 [ 1,653 words ] Rose’s breath caught for the briefest moment. She stared into Ryan’s eyes. He was watching her, too. But unlike her, he looked completely composed. Not a trace of emotion crossed his face from beginning to end. That was what made Rose uneasy. She couldn’t
Chapter 359 [ 1,541 words ] The effects of the anesthesia still hadn’t fully worn off. Ryan was wheeled into the hospital room, unconscious and pale, while Oliver followed close behind. The ordeal had clearly shaken him. He dropped into the armchair beside the bed and let out a long
Chapter 358 [ 1,390 words ] Rose’s pupils trembled. Ryan sat in the wheelchair, his head slightly tilted back. His face was pale. Too pale. Yet his eyes remained calm, almost unreadable. It was the same expression he always wore—the one that made people feel as though nothing in the
Chapter 357 [ 1,364 words ] Rose climbed into the ambulance. The moment she saw Ariel lying there, her heart nearly stopped. Her daughter was still conscious. But her tiny face was completely drained of color. Her beautiful princess dress was stained red, and one of her small arms was
Chapter 356 [ 1,508 words ] Everything happened too quickly. So quickly that Rose almost convinced herself it wasn’t real. It had to be a nightmare. A horrible hallucination caused by the drug still running through her body. She wished that when she opened her eyes again, Ariel would be
Chapter 355 [ 1,398 words ] Samantha’s words made Derick’s expression change. He turned toward Rose. At some point, she had opened her eyes. There was no anger in them. No pain. No resentment. Nothing. Just a terrifying, almost unnatural calm. It was the kind of calm that came after
Chapter 354 [ 1,193 words ] Ryan’s words cut deeper than any weapon. Samantha stared at him, completely frozen. For a moment, she almost forgot where she was. She had thought she still had something she could use against him. A memory. A past affection. A trace of guilt. Anything.
Chapter 353 [ 1,265 words ] Ryan didn’t care what Trevor was thinking. Right now, there was only one thing that mattered. Finding Rose and Ariel. He pointed toward the faint trail of frosting on the floor. “It came from Rose.” Trevor’s expression tightened. “She had cake frosting on her
Chapter 352 [ 1,124 words ] Oliver had reached his limit. From where he stood, Trevor wasn’t just celebrating Ariel’s birthday anymore. He was making a statement. In front of hundreds of guests. In front of the city’s business elite. In front of the media waiting outside. Every smile, every
Chapter 351 [ 1,123 words ] Trevor’s expression remained composed. Only he knew what he’d just discovered. The butterfly brooch he had given Rose was a limited-edition design. Only a handful existed anywhere in the world. Even wealth wasn’t enough to guarantee ownership. The jeweler offered an exclusive personalization service,