Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 998

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The Kalen family estate was vast, more than just a single residence. Their bodyguards lived

there as well, so Thomas moving in would hardly seem out of place.

Sharon paused for a few seconds before asking, “Will Thomas be agreeable to this arrangement?”

“I already asked him,” Wendy replied. “He has no objections. To him, one place is the same as any other.”

Sharon didn’t make a fuss. “As long as he’s willing. There are more than enough rooms here. If I want someone to stay, it won’t be a problem.”

“Good.” Wendy finally looked reassured. “Sharon, while I’m away, if anything happens, you must reach out to me. Don’t you dare keep it from me.’

“I know,” Sharon said softly.

With that, Wendy took her leave.

Once she was gone, Sharon gently cradled Shaluna in her arms. She would never again allow anyone to take what belonged to her.

The next day, Sharon arrived on time at the place she had agreed to meet Julliard.

An art exhibition was being held in Marcentine, and Julliard, who seemed interested, had

invited her to attend with him.

Though Sharon’s hands could no longer play the violin, one of them wasn’t completely ruined-she could still paint. It had been years since she’d picked up a brush, and perhaps now was the right time to rediscover that long-neglected joy.

arrived, Julliard was already waiting at the entrance. The moment he saw her, his eyes lit up and his lips curved into an unguarded,

“Hi, Sharon.”

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as Sharon was about to speak,

striking, sharply defined-like the

froze in

walking toward him, all warmth and ease, greeting him with the bright demeanor of sunlight

“Good morning, Julliard.”

protect us. The Walton family has influence in Marcentine, and I worry they might resort

curved, his gaze resting lightly on Julliard, carrying a hint of

With me here, Sharon will never be harmed again. What happened last time

words struck Julliard at his core, nearly shattering the mask he wore. He understood perfectly what Thomas

done his duty, Sharon’s hand would not have been destroyed. Shaluna would not have been

for his selfishness, Jamie would never have had the chance to

was all his fault. Because of him, Sharon would

emotions back under control. “You’re

inside, Julliard was seething, “Thomas has won her trust far too

allowed

was

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of them entered

conversing with her now and then. They seemed less like bodyguard

friends.