2026-10-07 21:01:26Jade stood rooted to the spot, her mind spinning as if she'd been struck by lightning.
Alaric... being called "Mr. Splendor"?Wait!That man—that was Hector, owner of Lumière!At her father's birthday banquet, he'd personally delivered top-shelf liquor and handed over a platinum membership card!And Jade vividly remembered Hector mentioning "Mr. Splendor" back then too.At the time, everyone had been mocking Alaric, so naturally no one connected it t
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Chapter 097
Corneil's eyes narrowed into slits, his face twisting in fury—how dare this couple flirt right under his nose, completely disregarding his presence!Damn it!This idiot dares to look down on me?Fuming, Corneil jabbed a finger at Alaric and snarled, "You're dead, punk! Don't blame me for what happens next—you brought this on yourself! Boys, break every bone in his body and take the woman!"The dozen thugs Corneil had brought with him smirked darkly as they advanced on Alaric.A lone man against a dozen?What a joke!Bystanders shook their heads, some covering their eyes in anticipation of the violence, murmuring helpless sighs.That poor guy's finished.That's Corneil—notorious for his ruthlessness. Crossing him was like provoking a rabid dog—once he bites, he never lets go.Yet Alaric stood like an unshakable mountain, calmly pulling out his phone and dialing a number. His voice could have frozen hell itself.
Chapter 096
Alaric cradled Jade protectively in his arms, his glacial gaze burning with lethal intensity.Today, he would turn this place into a slaughterhouse.Every single one of these worthless scum would pay in blood for what they'd done."Wait for me, love," Alaric murmured, his voice softening as he gently traced Jade's cheek. "Let me clean up this mess first. We'll talk at home, okay?""Okay," Jade nodded, her eyes reflecting absolute trust.This man was her husband, her steadfast protector.How could she ever doubt him?Would she really let Isolde's venomous words shake her conviction?Alaric's secrets, the Splendor family's business—none of it mattered anymore.As long as he remained by her side, everything else was meaningless.If he chose to keep his past hidden, she wouldn't pry.He must have his reasons.She could wait—wait for the day he willingly opened up to her."Boss! You okay?" The thugs scrambled up
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
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