Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 986

Silas sneered inwardly. Empty boasts cost nothing.

But Victoria, Johanna, and Jamie all knew the truth-Thomas could make good on his

words.

Other families might not be able to raise that kind of money overnight, but the Ferrero family could. After all, they were the richest family in the world.

Victoria interjected, her voice calm yet edged with warning.

“Scott, Silas, we’re supposed to be discussing what happened between Jamie and Sharon.”

If that reckless wager truly went forward, her brothers would lose without question.

The thought brought a flicker of unease to Victoria’s eyes. She cast a discreet glance at Jamie, and he, in turn, looked back at her. Their silent exchange carried a wordless understanding.

Victoria had long wondered why Thomas remained at Sharon’s side. After all, Johanna had already fortified her position as the one he had been looking for all these years. Why, then, would Thomas still linger near Sharon?

No matter how she puzzled over it, she couldn’t believe Thomas had feelings for Sharon.

Sharon was divorced and a mother. Thomas, on the other hand, could have any woman he wanted. There was no way he would ever lower himself for someone like her.

There had to be another reason.

had found it. Thomas wasn’t after Sharon

He was just using Sharon as his leverage. That, finally, made sense

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conclusion. Her eyes brightened, the heaviness in her chest evaporating in

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long as Thomas wasn’t interested in Sharon, she could accept any

his ambitions toward Kalen Group? A man with vision and drive was worthy

the

he could always return the shares to Victoria. Without him, those stubborn old directors would keep blocking Victoria’s path into the company;

seize true power was

the end, Victoria might

Johanna thought about it, the more

and friendship

happiness.

force

knew such a wager was far too

with Jamie and pressure Sharon into

her to yield, they’d have to offer her something in return. Who here was foolish enough

to the exchange, Sharon kept her face serene, but ripples stirred

heart.

couldn’t tell whether Thomas truly had evidence—or if he was simply