Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 553

Denise wasn’t particularly interested in men. But no one could completely ignore something beautiful.

Thomas started talking to her too.

As their conversation deepened, Denise found herself treating him like a confidant.

She wasn’t the kind of person who could keep things to herself. A few casual questions from Thomas, and she spilled everything about her family like a bag of marbles tumbling open.

From the state of her household, she moved on to her brother, and then to Sharon and Theo. By the end of the afternoon, Thomas had a clear picture of the entire Biggs family.

It wasn’t until Carter called to check in and told her that Theo had been rescued that Denise finally stopped talking.

Soon after, under arrangements made by Carter’s assistant, Thomas made his way to the hospital, where he ran into Wendy and Xavier. They went up together.

Later, after leaving the hospital, Sharon and Wendy sat in the back seat of the car. Xavier drove, while Thomas took the

passenger seat.

couldn’t hold back her question. “Sharon, what happened? You’ve raised Theo all these years, and nothing like this has ever happened.

leaned back, tired. “I suspect this whole kidnapping was orchestrated by

The car fell silent.

turned to

“Sharon, do

Dillon… his attitude said enough. He didn’t admit it outright, but his

frowned. “So Kelly arranged Theo’s kidnapping to stage a pity play? She really went all in. She must’ve realized Carter started suspecting her because of what Uriah said… so this was

toward the passing night outside the window. “Dillon’s gun was

dead.”

been good at playing the victim, and sure, being a mistress

won’t know for sure unless

already sent people after him.

tone softened. “Thank you,

and then what does he do? He stays behind for Kelly. That

just kept watching the night blur past the window. But that wasn’t what was weighing