Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 480

Chapter 480

Who in their right mind would risk everything for someone after hearing them play just one song?

The more time Kelly spent around Thomas, the more she realized something was seriously off. If there were a word for it now, people would call him yandere-obsessive, unhinged.

One moment, he’d be smiling gently. The next, cold and detached, disposing of someone like they were nothing. His mood could flip faster than a page in a book.

And the thing Thomas hated most in the world was being lied to.

If he ever found out she’d been lying, she’d be better off dead.

He had the face of an angel, sure. But when she looked at him, all she felt was fear. Nothing like love. Not even close.

No wonder he seemed so starved for affection. Who could possibly love a madman like that?

Once she saw what he truly was, Kelly couldn’t get out fast enough. She rushed back to Zachemaine.

Carter might’ve been married. Might’ve had a kid. But at least he was normal.

And if she wanted a future or any chance of surviving Thomas’s discovery of the truth, she had to marry Carter. No matter what.

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At the Kalen family residence, Rick held an invitation in hand and knocked on the study door.

Inside, Richard was carefully wiping dust from the surface of an old photo album. His movements were slow and cautious.

Rick glanced at the photo. It was his mother, Shayla McKinzie.

“You need something?”

Richard didn’t even look up. His expression was soft and dreamy, clearly immersed in a memory long gone.

Rick pulled his gaze away. “Uriah Malcolm sent an invitation. He’s hosting a birthday banquet at the end of the month. Wants us there.”

Richard’s brow twitched slightly. “Uriah… It’s been years since I heard from him. He and my father were comrades in arms. If he extended the invite, we have to go.”

“It’s in Amstern City,” Rick added. “Jenna’s there too.”

Richard gently set the album aside. “Perfect. We’ll bring Jenna home.”

Then, as if something occurred to him, he looked up.

“Have you prepared the gift for my grandson?”

Rick hesitated. “Dad, are you sure about giving Theo five percent of the company’s shares?”

“Theo is my grandson,” Richard replied calmly. “He’s also the first child born into his generation of the Kalen family. Giving him shares is only right.”

Over the years, Richard had gradually handed over more responsibilities. Rick, along with Silas and Scott, were all more than capable. There was no longer a need for him to carry the burden.

Truthfully, he could’ve retired long ago. But being alone… stepping back completely felt too empty.

Learning that Sharon had a child had brought him joy. She looked so much like Shayla-surely the child would too.

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