"What car is he driving? Don’t tell me it’s some run-down van. Hah, it must be! Eating at such a cheap place, there’s no way he can—"Charity’s smug words cut off mid-sentence when the sharp growl of an engine rolled across the street. Heads turned. A sleek BMW M760Li xDrive glided to a stop right in front of the restaurant, its metallic black paint gleaming under the lights like liquid obsidian.The doors unlocked with a muted click.To Charity’s horror, the man stepping out of the driver’s seat wasn’t some stranger—it was Jaden.Her jaw dropped, her throat tightening until she could barely breathe. She had been moments away from ridiculing Selena’s husband, but now she stood frozen, staring at a car worth ten times more than Maximilian’s freshly purchased Benz.Selena’s lips curled into the faintest, most knowing smile.Jaden adjusted his sleeves casually as if driving a multi-million-dollar machine was nothing more than routine. His eyes found Charity and Maximilian. Calm, sharp, u

When Xander and the rest of the Verrick family heard Christian's words, their excitement was almost uncontrollable. Their eyes sparkled, and some of them even leaned forward as if drawn magnetically to every syllable.Xander’s hands trembled slightly as he grabbed Christian’s in a tight, almost desperate grip. Emotion welled up in his voice. "Yes, yes, yes! Mr. Christian, if you can truly get rid of that useless Jaden Rift, our whole family will welcome Selena and her child back without hesitation."He leaned closer, eyes glinting with a mixture of hope and cunning. "And I also promise, personally, to marry her off to you. Once this is done, the Verricks and Duvans will become in-laws. Think about it… our families united."Elias, though visibly relieved at Christian’s audacity, still furrowed his brow in concern. "Jaden Rift is weak, yes… but somehow, he’s got Vane’s family wrapped around his finger. I can’t help but worry—what if Selena refuses to leave him willingly?"Christian’s ga

But before Selena could even open her mouth to respond, a thunderous revving sound split the air, cutting through the murmurs of the crowd. Heads instinctively turned toward the source of the roar, and all eyes widened in astonishment.Then, like a scene pulled straight from a high-budget movie, a Pagani Zonda—sleek, black, and worth well over thirty million—came roaring into view. Its engine growled like a beast as it tore down the street, leaving the Maserati beside it looking small, timid, almost insignificant in comparison.Gasps of shock rippled through the crowd. Women clutched their handbags to their chests, some covering their mouths in awe, while men couldn’t help but stare, mouths agape. The sheer audacity of the scene left everyone frozen in disbelief.What made the spectacle even more astonishing was that the Pagani didn’t slow down for anyone or anything. With an unstoppable force, it plowed straight through the heart-shaped roses, sending petals scattering in every direc

Rion chuckled softly, lowering his voice as if savoring the opportunity to dismantle Jaden’s appearance of power. “The only reasonable explanation is that he spent money and went through some rental agency to borrow it. You’d be surprised how many people can’t afford to own luxury cars but still want to put on a show for friends, relatives, or even strangers. So, they rent. A Pagani might look untouchable, but for the right price, even the flashiest cars can be borrowed.” He paused before adding with an almost dismissive smirk, “Daily rental fees, even for high-end sports cars, aren’t impossible. Costly, yes, but not out of reach for someone desperate to impress. An average man with a little savings and the right connections could manage it if he was determined enough.” Christian’s tense expression slowly melted away. The confusion and outrage that had clouded his face gave way to amusement. His lips curled into a cold sneer. “Hehe. I knew it. I knew my research wasn’t wrong. Jaden

Selena quickly denied it. "Of course not!""Then it’s settled. Tomorrow night at nine, Empire Hotel. Don’t be late!" Charity’s voice was overly sweet, but the finality in her tone left no room for refusal. Before Selena could open her mouth again, the line clicked dead.Selena lowered her phone slowly, her shoulders slumping in quiet frustration.Jaden, who had been reading on the couch, noticed her expression right away. "What’s wrong?"Selena sighed, pressing her lips together before answering. "It was Charity Nathaniel—the girl from yesterday. She said there’s an alumni gathering tomorrow night at the Empire Hotel. She insisted I come… and made it sound like if I don’t, I’m somehow looking down on the rest of them."Her voice was resigned, her eyes clouded with annoyance. But then, a spark of thought crossed her mind. She looked at Jaden with a sudden brightness, her tone shifting. "Why don’t you come with me tomorrow night?"Jaden raised a brow, setting his book aside. "It’s your