Chapter 281 Arianna just stared, caught off guard. How did Samuel Thompson know she’d been to the Ward Estate with Bruce? Samuel seemed to pick up on her surprise. “At the auction, Bruce said he was taking a girl home. Later that day, I saw him picking you up after
Chapter 280 Arianna Mitchell walked in wearing jeans and a laid-back jacket, her hair a little messy like she had just rolled out of bed. She’d barely started winding down for the night when her phone rang. Mrs. Ward’s name flashed on the screen. The call was brief but to
Chapter 279 Alexander’s fingers stopped midair, his glass hovering just above the table. He stared into the amber liquid, his eyes deep and unreadable, almost pitch black. He sat in silence for a few seconds before finally speaking. His voice was low, with a hint of self-deprecation. “So what if
Chapter 278 “Text me when you land in London, okay?” Arianna Mitchell said, giving Natalie Watson’s shoulder a gentle squeeze and flashing her a warm smile. Natalie grinned. “I will. Promise p> She took the boarding pass from Arianna and headed toward security, her footsteps steady. The airport hadn’t changed
Chapter 277 The day Natalie Watson was set to leave for London came faster than she expected. She’d barely finished zipping up her suitcase when Arianna Mitchell called from downstairs. “Want me to come up and help with your bags?” Arianna’s voice echoed through the phone. “No, I’ve got it.
Chapter 276 Arianna stared at the tablecloth for a moment, her fingers brushing the rich fabric. It reminded her of the time she’d gone shopping with a coworker in a luxury boutique overseas. She remembered spotting a tablecloth just like this one, the price tag so high it had stunned
Chapter 275 “Isabella, watch your mouth,” Mrs. Ward scolded, but her eyes held nothing but affection for her daughter. Isabella sat down next to her mother, chin lifted, giving Arianna a look that was all attitude. “Since my brother’s interested in you, I guess you’re not really an outsider anymore.
Chapter 274 Samuel’s eyes flickered when he saw the name pop up. Instantly, he remembered what Bruce had said at the auction earlier, about bringing a girl home that night. Arianna glanced at her phone, quickly declined the call, then looked up at Samuel. “Mr. Thompson, do you need anything
Chapter 273 Camila let out a laugh, but there was a hint of tension behind it. “What are you talking about? I really don’t get it p> Eric was quiet for a second. Then, without beating around the bush, he asked, “Do you even want this baby p> Camila’s smile
Chapter 272 Blood streamed out in an instant. Ariana’s scream tore through the silence, raw and desperate. “This is what happens when you go after things that aren’t yours,” Camila said. She stood, looking down at Ariana with cold eyes. “And remember, if you so much as mention a word
Chapter 271 Ariana blinked up at the blinding light pouring in from the doorway. It stung her eyes, forcing her to squint until the shapes in front of her finally came into focus. A tall man in a dark suit stood there, his face striking and unreadable. Beside him walked
Chapter 270 It was the first time Samuel Thompson had ever been turned down by a woman. Honestly, he wasn’t all that upset. It just felt like a missed opportunity for Arianna Mitchell, and he thought it would’ve suited her perfectly. He sent back, “No worries. There’ll be other chances
Chapter 269 The table was already set with fresh fruit. Camila peeled an orange and held it out for Alexander. Her hand hung in the air, waiting, but Alexander didn’t bother to take it. Instead, he glanced over at Samuel Thompson, a faint, mocking smile tugging at his lips. “Mr.
Chapter 268 A DNA test could be faked. But once the baby arrived, the Ramirez family would see right away that the child looked nothing like Alexander. As the kid grew up, the differences would only get more obvious. The second Alexander noticed something was off, he’d ask for another
Chapter 267 Alexander used to want Natalie to trust him. He never wanted her to get the wrong idea about anything. But now, after the paternity test, everything he said before just felt like a bad joke. Was there even any misunderstanding left? The child was his. There was nothing
Chapter 266 Bruce shot Natalie a quick thumbs-up, then let out a sigh. “Alexander really messed up losing you.” Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn.net He stood, ready to leave, but paused and glanced back at Arianna. “Don’t forget, I’ll pick you up the day after
Chapter 265 “Shouldn’t you be off with your usual crowd? What are you doing here with us?” Arianna shot Bruce a pointed look, her annoyance obvious. Bruce gave her a tired smile. “So just because of Alexander, you’re going to throw me into the same pit as the rest of
Chapter 264 Madelyn was about to head back to London for work, so she sent Natalie a shopping list, asking her to pick up a few things. Natalie roped Arianna in for help, and the two of them spent the whole day wandering through malls and markets. That night, Natalie
Chapter 263 Camila stomped to the door, rolling her eyes. She figured it was just the maid who’d forgotten her key again. “Seriously? Making me get the door? Are you trying to get yourself fired p> But when she opened it, she froze. Luke White stood on the other side,
Chapter 262 Camila White lounged on the sofa in the villa, a bowl of fruit balanced on her lap while she watched TV. Her mood was soaring. Ever since Alexander had backed her up at the restaurant and invited Natalie Watson to their engagement party, she’d felt like she could