Chapter 894

While Silas and Scott suffered relentless ridicule, Richard fared no better.

Though he remained in Zachemaine and no one confronted him face-to-face, his phone had not stopped ringing for days.

Some callers demanded to know if the rumors online were true.

Some laughed, teasing that his romantic exploits hadn’t dulled with age.

Others marveled at how well he had hidden the truth all these years.

The voices varied, but the intent was the same-most wanted to watch him squirm.

Enraged, Richard finally shut his phone off altogether.

The Kalen family had become a circus act in a public zoo, mocked and dissected at will.

Casting a glance at Rick, who looked equally grim, Richard demanded, “When is Sharon coming back?”

Rick checked the time. “Her flight should be landing soon. She’ll be here any minute.”

Knowing the truth at last, Sharon eventually answered Rick’s call. She understood well enough: running away would not solve anything.

If she failed to appear, silence

the competition’s break, she boarded a plane back


beginning of my career’s peak. Who would’ve guessed I’d fall into such misfortune, taking the blame for

head, guilt heavy in her eyes. “Sharon, I’m sorry. Last time, I shouldn’t

back at

her outburst had landed Sharon

her tongue back then-had she lashed out, the

figure. Every word, every move required caution. Those around her had even

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had felt a moment’s satisfaction. But that fleeting pleasure quickly

the Kalen

stand the sight of Victoria, had

her.

simply weren’t ready. They had neither the power nor the leverage to contend with

Kalens.


far too many powerful

would never let Sharon off the

Sharon hadn’t even done anything to Victoria before, and Lex had nearly run

she dared not finish

voice cut through her spiraling worry. “This has nothing to do with you. Someone intentionally released

frowned. “But who? I already asked John. It wasn’t him. I even asked Xavier, and he said it wasn’t

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