Side Chick Era... Over

Loving DAD 1079

“Since you both seem to think Miles is so important,” Sharon said evenly, “why don’t you just knock me out and deliver me to his bed? That way, you can both apologize and fulfill his fantasy. A perfect solution, isn’t it?”

Silas let out a harsh, ugly laugh. “What, Sharon? Have you taken a liking to him? Can’t wait to spread your-‘ “Enough, Silas.” Rick’s voice was like ice, cutting him off before he could finish the vulgar thought.

At that exact moment, a teacup came flying through the air-

Smash!

It struck Silas squarely on the forehead and shattered on the floor, shards skittering across the tile.

He saw stars, staggering for a moment before his vision cleared.

Thomas’s voice came from the side.

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Sharon is your sister, not some stranger you can insult. You didn’t even bother to ask for the facts before condemning her. Do you enjoy making yourselves look this pathetic?

his mouth to retort, but Rick stopped him with a sharp

began, his tone cautious, “what exactly

guess. He’d heard the rumors about Miles’s unsavory

during the contract signing,” Sharon stated flatly. “So I defended myself. Or do you believe I should

lips, but she continued,

partner senseless for making a few inappropriate jokes about Victoria. Not only did you assault him, but you severed a ten–year partnership and publicly declared that anyone who worked with him was

bankrupt. The owner eventually jumped off a building because of

Silas, a faint, cold smile on her lips. “That story made

the blood trickling from his brow, his expression dark and contorted. He had no rebuttal, but his pride wouldn’t let him

aren’t the same,” he snapped, the words

room seeming to drop. “We’re both human. We’re both daughters of the Kalen family. So tell me, what is the

Silas laughed mockingly.