2026-09-27 21:03:02The Velvet Lounge?!
Why would Jade go to a place like that? Wasn't she supposed to be meeting a client?Alaric's mind raced as he spun on his heel and bolted from the exhibition hall, his heart pounding like a drum.Nothing could happen to her. Nothing!Rowena was still processing the situation when she saw Alaric sprint out in a frenzy.Where's he rushing off to like that?Just outside the Horizon Trade exhibition hall, Alaric was about to hail a cab when a glos
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Chapter 095
"Alaric's ex-fiancée?!"Jade's heart pounded violently. Her pale hands white-knuckled the fabric of her skirt, her eyes widening in disbelief as she stared at Isolde before lowering her gaze, lips trembling faintly.How could this be happening?She was Alaric's ex-fiancée.Why had he never mentioned her?Jade's mind whirled with turbulent emotions, thoughts in complete disarray. Desperately trying to steady herself, she gulped down a large mouthful of coffee.Isolde's lips twisted into a cold, triumphant smirk, revealing her inner satisfaction as she continued, "Alaric and I were childhood friends. Seven years ago, he disappeared from our engagement ceremony without explanation. Now I discover he's married with a child."Each deliberate word made Jade feel like she'd committed some crime.They'd known each other since childhood.As a woman, Jade understood the agony of being abandoned at one's own engagement ceremony.T
Chapter 094
"Alaric?" Cherrie's brows knitted together, her expression darkening at the mention of his name as if it physically irritated her. But she quickly masked her discomfort.That Ms. Everwyn had sent all these lavish gifts—gold and jewelry, luxury cars, and stacks of cash. Clearly, Ms. Everwyn was loaded."So... our Alaric is friends with Ms. Everwyn?" Cherrie forced a sugary smile.The deliveryman replied politely, "Not my place to say. I was just hired to deliver these." With that, he and his team left as quickly as they'd come.Cherrie didn't snap out of her daze until they were gone.Jackpot! We're rich!"Gavin! Jade! We've hit the jackpot! This... all this is worth a fortune! And there's two million in cash here!" Cherrie's excitement made her forget the pain in her backside as she ogled the gifts and money, ready to hug them to sleep.Gavin was equally thrilled—his expert eye immediately recognized the two calligraphy scrolls as price
Chapter 093
When Alaric heard Jade's voice, his expression darkened instantly, his gaze locked fiercely on Isolde.Isolde merely smirked at him and said with a mocking smile, "Hello Jade, this is Isolde."The line went dead silent."What do you want?" Jade's voice turned cold, clearly angry.Instead of answering immediately, Isolde kept her eyes fixed on Alaric and said softly, "Have you ever wondered how Jade would react if she discovered your true identity?"Alaric's fists clenched, his knuckles turning white as he growled, "Isolde, you're playing with fire and you'll get burned!"Alaric was both anxious and furious. He despised being threatened!"Alaric," Isolde said, tilting her chin defiantly, her eyes gleaming with challenge, "Surely you know me by now. The more dangerous the game, the more I enjoy it."Then, addressing the phone again, she asked, "Jade, what kind of man do you think Alaric is?"Jade hesitated only a moment before replying imme
Chapter 092
Isolde.Why did Jade know about Isolde?Alaric froze, words stuck in his throat like a stone. He didn't know how to answer.Jade's eyes were bloodshot, brimming with tears as she stared at him, searching his face for any flicker of explanation. What she found was only disappointment.Disappointment in him.She stood abruptly, pressing a hand to her mouth to muffle the quiet sobs as she fled the hospital room.Alaric didn't stop her. He couldn't find the words. He had no explanation ready—no way to untangle this mess. The truth was, he hadn't prepared for this. Hadn't prepared to face the past he'd buried.Meanwhile, Jade locked herself in the restroom, shoulders shaking as tears rolled silently down her cheeks. In that moment, she was certain—Alaric had betrayed her. His silence was confirmation enough.Her chest ached, a sharp, twisting pain that made it hard to breathe. How was she supposed to face him now?Ten minutes passe
Chapter 091
No sooner had the words been spoken than Cherrie fixed Alaric with a piercing stare, her eyes boring into him as if trying to extract some hidden truth."What? You bought a house? Alaric, are you hearing yourself? After three years of barely scraping by, you can afford property? You couldn't even buy a closet in this market!"Cherrie was furious. The sheer audacity of this useless son-in-law spinning such tales at a time like this!Him? Buy property?She'd paid half for his and Jade's wedding home herself!With Olympus Reach prices now reaching twenty to thirty thousand per square foot!And he claims he can afford it?"Mom, I actually had some family savings when I married Jade. The purchase was recent. If you and Dad would like to stay there, I can arrange it immediately," Alaric replied evenly.Even Gavin, who'd been fiddling with antiques nearby, couldn't ignore this anymore. He snorted, "Alaric, your mother criticizes you for being unsucce
Chapter 090
Panic mode activated!Cherrie was in a complete panic, her hands shaking uncontrollably as she scrambled to pull out her phone and snap a photo.She wanted proof to grill Alaric about later.Of course, Cherrie was seriously questioning who Alaric really was now.How the hell was this loser riding in a luxury car with the richest man in Olympus Reach?Cherrie's mind was blown as she hurriedly turned to leave.Back home, she immediately showed Gavin: "Gavin, look at this—isn't this Alaric?"Gavin had been out walking his bird. Putting down the birdcage and pushing up his reading glasses, he frowned. "Why are you taking pictures of him? Are you stalking him now?"He was baffled. What was wrong with his wife?Was she really stooping this low as to spy on someone?Cherrie glared at him and whacked his arm. "Look closely at who's next to him!"Gavin squinted, then gasped. "Is... is that Gideon?"Cherrie nodded, dropping ont
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