Chapter 410 [ 1,470 words ] Rose turned around, the lingering chill still in her eyes. Ryan was getting out of the car behind her. The sky was gray and heavy with clouds. His expression was unreadable, his handsome features as cold and distant as ever. There wasn’t a trace
Chapter 409 [ 1,820 words ] It was a calculated ambush from every direction. And it was vicious enough to feel like someone was deliberately trying to destroy Rose. She had completely forgotten about the wedding. Her thoughts were consumed by one thing: Ariel. People were already digging into Ariel’s
Chapter 408 [ 1,210 words ] Caleb was usually the calmest person in the room, but today his expression was grim, his jaw tight with anger. Rose looked at him in confusion. “Rumors?” Caleb grabbed her arm and hurried her toward the building. “It’s already blown up across campus. People
Chapter 407 [ 1,473 words ] Charlotte left. Rose found her reasoning baffling, especially that final comment. She had no idea how Charlotte had arrived at that conclusion, but she and Ryan had already gone their separate ways. She had moved on from the past a long time ago. As
Chapter 406 [ 1,543 words ] Charlotte had never been one to shy away from making things awkward. She brought up Rose and Ryan’s marriage without the slightest hesitation. The entire table went quiet. A few people nearby exchanged uncomfortable glances, clearly sensing the tension but wisely choosing not to
Chapter 405 [ 1,519 words ] Charlotte really did have that much influence. Alicia had worked incredibly hard to secure her place on the project. She’d pulled every string she could and done everything in her power to get in. And now, with nothing more than a few words from
Chapter 404 [ 1,384 words ] The sarcastic female voice made both Rose and Alicia turn around. Charlotte was standing in the doorway. Judging by the way she carried herself, she’d clearly been there long enough to hear everything. An Hermès bag hung from one hand, and her striking features
Chapter 403 [ 1,541 words ] Alicia was stunned. She had assumed that after so many influential families had witnessed what happened, the Knight family would have no choice but to give the Taylor family an explanation. At the very least, they would have to do something to save face.
Chapter 402 [ 1,523 words ] Rose tugged at her arm, but Ryan’s grip didn’t loosen. Irritation flashed across her face. “What does your private life have to do with me?” It was a simple question. When she had first walked in on Ryan and Alicia, she had been genuinely
Chapter 401 [ 1,387 words ] Charlotte’s father was furious. His expression was grim as he ordered the staff to keep all outsiders away from the room. Edward was in an equally foul mood. He had carefully chosen what he believed to be an ideal match for Ryan. Everything had
Chapter 400 [ 1,382 words ] Ryan’s expression darkened slightly before he slowly turned around. His gaze met Alicia’s. She had clearly been caught off guard by finding him changing. A faint blush spread across her delicate features, and she quickly turned her face away. “Mr. Knight, I’m sorry. I
Chapter 399 [ 1,396 words ] The word “engagement” left Charlotte’s lips. Rose’s gaze drifted towards Ryan. He stood among the crowd, tall and composed, his presence as striking as ever. His expression remained cool and unreadable, giving nothing away. Rose quickly looked away. “Congratulations.” Charlotte glanced at her. “Thank
Chapter 398 [ 1,519 words ] James wasn’t exactly pleased when Ryan’s call came through. At this point, he no longer cared about preserving their brotherly relationship. If Ryan wanted to meet, James had absolutely no intention of making it easy for him. But then Ryan mentioned Rose. James’s eyes
Chapter 397 [ 1,431 words ] Those words made Rose’s mind go blank for a moment. She looked up at him in astonishment. Ryan continued to study every flicker of emotion on her face, his voice steady and controlled. “The Robinson family’s affairs may not be as straightforward as you
Chapter 396 [ 1,461 words ] Charlotte was the first to notice Rose. She turned around in her heels, glanced at Trevor, then smiled at Rose. “What a coincidence. Do you live here?” Rose hadn’t expected to run into her again. “No. I’m here to look at a condo.” “A
Chapter 395 [ 1,600 words ] No one had expected Charlotte to be that direct. For a moment, the entire room seemed to hold its breath, everyone waiting to hear what Ryan would say. She clearly had no intention of letting Alicia’s question put an end to the teasing. Charlotte
Chapter 394 [ 1,370 words ] A crowd had already gathered around Ryan and Charlotte. Everyone seemed genuinely excited by Ryan’s arrival, greeting him enthusiastically and making room for the two of them. Charlotte stood beside him, looking every bit as composed and self-assured as she had earlier that day.
Chapter 393 [ 1,468 words ] The news caught Alicia completely off guard. She hadn’t even considered this possibility. A man like Ryan wasn’t the type to drift aimlessly after a divorce. If he’d made up his mind to end a marriage, his next relationship would almost certainly be carefully
Chapter 392 [ 1,590 words ] James’s voice was cold, and the easy charm he usually carried had disappeared. There was open contempt in his expression as he stood firmly in front of Rose. His gaze moved from Victoria to Alicia, then finally to Derick. “Transfer the property?” Victoria looked
Chapter 391 [ 1,424 words ] The moment Rose stepped out of the car, Alicia came hurrying toward her. “Rose!” Alicia slipped her arm through Rose’s with easy familiarity. “Grandma told me you were coming today, so I came out to wait for you. This place is huge. Come on,