Chapter 75 [ 1,429 words ] The startled voice shattered the silence in the room. Rose hadn’t expected things to turn out this way, either. The shove Mike had given her a few days ago had been quite forceful. She’d been enduring the pain all day. Even if Ryan hadn’t

Chapter 74 [ 1,635 words ] Rose knew Caleb’s concerns weren’t without merit. She could still recall the look in Ryan’s eyes earlier. He wasn’t an emotionally volatile or quick-tempered man, but it was precisely that outward calm that made him so terrifyingly inscrutable. “But if I don’t settle the

Chapter 73 [ 1,555 words ] That calm, almost ruthless response. Rose felt as though her breath had been knocked out of her. A short, bitter laugh escaped her lips. Had she really become the villain? She had struck two people in a row. Had they become a pair of

Chapter 72 [ 1,518 words ] The sound made Dr. Nathan jump to his feet, and he rushed into the courtyard in a panic. That was his Ariel. He had watched Ariel grow up. Ever since she’d been old enough to understand, she’d hardly ever cried—except when she was sick.

Chapter 71 [ 1,458 words ] Samantha was overjoyed. Her gaze became even more tender and affectionate. She hadn’t expected Ryan to agree so readily. The last time, they had regrettably been unable to appear together as guests on the livestream. But this time was different. It was a documentary.

Chapter 70 [ 1,689 words ] Rose’s head was throbbing just listening to this. She paced back and forth before finally finding her voice. “Mike is still going to the same school as Ariel?” “You bet!” Diana scoffed. “A friend of mine—her father is on the kindergarten’s board—told me everything.

Chapter 69 [ 1,318 words ] Rose never expected to encounter a situation like this. It was so absurd that she couldn’t help letting out a short, incredulous laugh. “Are you saying they probably couldn’t control themselves while working late and ended up doing that right here in the office?”

Chapter 68 [ 1,806 words ] Rose immediately caught the implication. He must have come very reluctantly. Most likely, Ella had realized that Ryan had no intention of caring whether his wife lived or died, so she had no choice but to make the request herself and force him to

Chapter 67 [ 1,291 words ] Rose didn’t even have time to see who it was before she was yanked out of the chaos by the arm. By the time she regained her bearings and looked over in shock, she could already hear the sound of fists connecting with flesh.

Chapter 66 [ 1,385 words ] Ella could empathize with Rose’s situation and feelings. Unlike the others, she couldn’t stand that ridiculous argument that “only the unloved one is the other woman.” Though she didn’t speak harshly, she still intended to leave Samantha a little dignity. Sure enough, she asked

Chapter 65 [ 1,439 words ] Rose looked at Daisy, who stood before her with an air of helplessness. She had ruined her mother’s marriage, driven her out of the home where she had grown up, and left her to fend for herself for years, while she and her daughter

Chapter 64 [ 1,444 words ] The recording studio was divided into separate booths. With an assistant’s guidance, Rose quickly found the dressing room where Samantha was. Samantha hadn’t used the production team’s makeup crew; instead, she had specifically brought her own high-priced stylist. She was determined to leave a

Chapter 63 [ 1,326 words ] Rose furrowed her brow as well. “Samantha has a spot too?” Diana slumped into her chair, equally indignant. “Do you know who she represents? New Hope! She’s representing a company under Ryan’s umbrella. With so many talented people at New Hope, Samantha is still

Chapter 62 [ 1,459 words ] Ryan hadn’t expected this at all. Tall and lanky, he stood there as the little girl charged headlong into him, looking as harmless as a fluffy marshmallow. His gaze slowly drifted downward. The first thing that caught his eye was a fluffy hat with

Chapter 61 [ 1,294 words ] Rose hadn’t expected even an outsider to think they were a harmonious couple. She didn’t know whether Ryan had introduced Samantha that way. Or perhaps they simply appeared so affectionate that strangers naturally assumed their relationship was deep. Samantha had originally intended to ignore

Chapter 60 [ 1,410 words ] Rose furrowed her brow in confusion. This was the first message Jordan had sent her since adding her. She didn’t understand what he meant. But he was clearly on Samantha’s side too, trusting her—the other woman—without a second thought. Rose didn’t think she needed

Chapter 59 [ 1,569 words ] Ryan’s casual remark was like a pebble dropped into still water. Rose couldn’t help but look at him. She was hardly surprised anymore. He was always steady and composed. Speaking calmly to Caleb, he said, “New Hope, a subsidiary of Kingswell, is a leader

Chapter 58 [ 1,756 words ] Rose didn’t sleep well that night. In her dreams, she relived the scene from the year they first got married, when she and Ryan were taking their wedding photos. Ryan was a minimalist; he didn’t care much for so-called formalities. They hadn’t held a

Chapter 57 [ 1,486 words ] Rose no longer had the slightest interest in what they thought. Nor did she bother to see what expression Ryan had on his face. She turned and walked away without a trace of emotion. She had done what she wanted to do. She no

Chapter 56 [ 1,477 words ] Flames of rage danced across Rose’s face. She reached out, snatched the wedding photos—which she had once longed for and finally managed to obtain—from Mike’s hands, and effortlessly grabbed him by the collar. She raised the display stand she had snatched high above her