Side Chick Era... Over

Just as Sharon and Thomas were about to leave, a voice called out from behind them.

“Sharon.”

She turned and saw Clark.

Her lips curved into a polite smile. “Uncle Clark. Did you need something?”

Clark returned her smile warmly. “Sharon, you haven’t met your grandparents yet, have you? When you have a moment, I’d like to take you to the McKinzie estate. They were overjoyed to learn they have another granddaughter. They haven’t stopped talking about you and are eager to meet you.”

Sharon’s tone remained courteous but distant. “Rick mentioned he misses them as well. I’ll plan to visit with my brothers when the time is right. If you’ll excuse me, Uncle Clark, Sebastian, I have other matters to attend to. We’ll talk again soon.” 1

Before Clark could reply, she turned and left with Thomas.

Clark’s smile vanished, his expression hardening.

Years ago,

a fatal accident while leveraging the Kalen family’s name. The scandal had caused

visits to the McKinzie elders ceased, and business

were drawing a line between themselves and the McKinzie

the rumor was that Sharon held

family might have a

outside this world of privilege, would be naive and easily manipulated. A little familial warmth

had caught

watched as Thomas swept

are you doing?” she

for surveillance,” he

scan, he finally lowered the device. “It’s clean for now. But don’t get complacent. Clear today doesn’t mean clear

nodded. “I’ll leave that

studied her. “How did the

Chapter 1072

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“Just as you predicted. My mom’s former allies are not in strong positions. Half have already defected to my dad’s camp. Only about twenty percent remain loyal to her memory, with another