Chapter 288 Deceptive Performance

Scarlett's POV

A sharp commotion erupted from beyond the ballroom's entrance, voices raised in protest that cut through the sophisticated murmur of conversation like a knife through silk. The elegant atmosphere of the Langley estate's grand reception shifted instantly, heads turning toward the dist...

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Chapters

1. Chapter 1 Mistaken Identity

2. Chapter 2 The Last Breath

3. Chapter 3 Shattering Perceptions

4. Chapter 4 The Accidental Marriage Contract

5. Chapter 5 A Secret Revealed

6. Chapter 6 Unwelcome Homecoming

7. Chapter 7 Sweet Revenge

8. Chapter 8 Dangerous Encounters

9. Chapter 9 Two Lives, One Face

10. Chapter 10 Marriage Contract

11. Chapter 11 The Gold Pearl Mystery

12. Chapter 12 First Encounter with Langley

13. Chapter 13 The Poison Pill

14. Chapter 14 Family Drama

15. Chapter 15 The Missing Footage

16. Chapter 16 Mystery Pearl

17. Chapter 17 Dinner With Danger

18. Chapter 18 Sixty Stories High

19. Chapter 19 The Medical Prodigy

20. Chapter 20 The Enigmatic Arrival of Dr. S

21. Chapter 21 She Is Dr. S

22. Chapter 22 The Unraveling of Deceit

23. Chapter 23 The Great Escape

24. Chapter 24 A Mother's Tears

25. Chapter 25 The Shadow Group

26. Chapter 26 DNA Revelation

27. Chapter 27 Pages of the Past

28. Chapter 28 The Last Sleeping Pill

29. Chapter 29 The Divorce Mediation

30. Chapter 30 An Orectic Idea

31. Chapter 31 Sleep With Me

32. Chapter 32 Stifled Heat

33. Chapter 33 The Morning After

34. Chapter 34 The Apprentice of Dr. S

35. Chapter 35 Rejected from the Family

36. Chapter 36 The Revelation of the Amethyst Pearl

37. Chapter 37 The Counterfeit Pearl

38. Chapter 38 Exposed Lies

39. Chapter 39 The Langley Family Downfall

40. Chapter 40 The New Successor

41. Chapter 41 Revelations and Negotiations

42. Chapter 42 The Call with Ex-Fiancé

43. Chapter 43 Revelations and Betrayals

44. Chapter 44 The Dark Secrets of the Rothschild Dynasty

45. Chapter 45 Accusations against the Langleys

46. Chapter 46 The Private Confession

47. Chapter 47 Twins Sister

48. Chapter 48 The Wolf and the Eagle

49. Chapter 49 The Eagle's Revenge

50. Chapter 50 Unexpected Alliance

51. Chapter 51 The Wicked Woman

52. Chapter 52 Assassination of Gabriel

53. Chapter 53 Shadow in Terminus Fortress

54. Chapter 54 The Human Sleeping Pill

55. Chapter 55 Midnight Temptations

56. Chapter 56 Sleeping Agreement

57. Chapter 57 A Mysterious Man

58. Chapter 58 Lessons in Pain

59. Chapter 59 Surgical Showdown

60. Chapter 60 Something off about Gabriel

61. Chapter 61 Revelation of the Dark Eagle's Identity

62. Chapter 62 Shadow's Authority

63. Chapter 63 The Underworld Deal

64. Chapter 64 Showdown at Terminus Fortress

65. Chapter 65 A Taste of Sweet Pasta

66. Chapter 66 Hot Night

67. Chapter 67 Whispers of the Heart

68. Chapter 68 Seduction and Conflict

69. Chapter 69 The Priceless Diamond Necklace

70. Chapter 70 First Sight Confession

71. Chapter 71 Healing Philip

72. Chapter 72 Dangerous Invitation

73. Chapter 73 Overheard

74. Chapter 74 Purple Princess

75. Chapter 75 Alliance of Venom

76. Chapter 76 Stealing the Spotlight

77. Chapter 77 Moment of Truth

78. Chapter 78 The Shame of the Family

79. Chapter 79 Life on the Line

80. Chapter 80 Blades in the Shadows

81. Chapter 81 Engagement Chaos

82. Chapter 82 Hacker Gods

83. Chapter 83 CyberShade vs. ByteKnight

84. Chapter 84 From Lovers to Rivals

85. Chapter 85 Battle of the Spouses

86. Chapter 86 Real-World Collision

87. Chapter 87 Betting on the Winner

88. Chapter 88 Ocean Star Arrival

89. Chapter 89 Tension on the Brink

90. Chapter 90 Fatal Strategy

91. Chapter 91 Sudden Death

92. Chapter 92 The Meeting with Paul

93. Chapter 93 Blindfolded and Bound

94. Chapter 94 Life Under Siege

95. Chapter 95 The Man Behind the Screen

96. Chapter 96 Reaching Consensus with Paul

97. Chapter 97 Two Miraculous Children

98. Chapter 98 Looking for Mommy

99. Chapter 99 Surrogacy

100. Chapter 100 Billion-Dollar Demands

101. Chapter 101 Scary Monster

102. Chapter 102 Unveiling the Contract

103. Chapter 103 Connecting the Dots

104. Chapter 104 Biological Children

105. Chapter 105 Divorce Storm

106. Chapter 106 Unexpected Little Guests

107. Chapter 107 Divorce Revealed

108. Chapter 108 Platinum Territory

109. Chapter 109 Rhett's Underground Kingdom

110. Chapter 110 Paper Tigers

111. Chapter 111 Unexpected Reunion

112. Chapter 112 Financial Extortion

113. Chapter 113 A Devil in Designer Clothes

114. Chapter 114 Dangerous Threats

115. Chapter 115 Unexpected Connections

116. Chapter 116 Confrontation and Counterattack

117. Chapter 117 Dark Eagle's Retirement

118. Chapter 118 Online Rumors

119. Chapter 119 Plot Against Children

120. Chapter 120 Midnight Intruder

121. Chapter 121 You Will Be Mine

122. Chapter 122 Midnight Disruptions

123. Chapter 123 Night Wanderings and Dawn

124. Chapter 124 Alice's Unexpected Decision

125. Chapter 125 The Ultimate Guardian

126. Chapter 126 Dangerous Drives

127. Chapter 127 The Haunting Footage

128. Chapter 128 Sleepwalking Mysteries

129. Chapter 129 Artificial Appetites

130. Chapter 130 Midnight Traps

131. Chapter 131 The Mortifying Echoes of My Past

132. Chapter 132 The Art Appraisal

133. Chapter 133 The Villainous Assembly

134. Chapter 134 Showdown at the Gala

135. Chapter 135 Feverish Devotion

136. Chapter 136 The Value of Enigma

137. Chapter 137 The Artist Revealed

138. Chapter 138 Betrayal's Redemption

139. Chapter 139 Unknown Message

140. Chapter 140 The Mysterious Q

141. Chapter 141 Contested Loyalties

142. Chapter 142 Hidden Microchip

143. Chapter 143 Conspiracy in the Delivery Room

144. Chapter 144 Lioness of the Social Jungle

145. Chapter 145 The Savage Lion

146. Chapter 146 Traitor or Loyalist

147. Chapter 147 Strategic Maneuvers

148. Chapter 148 An Erotic Dream

149. Chapter 149 Naked Body

150. Chapter 150 Camouflage Plan

151. Chapter 151 Shameless Redemption

152. Chapter 152 Close Call with Death

153. Chapter 153 Grand Performance

154. Chapter 154 The Woman Behind Vanguard Nexus

155. Chapter 155 Clash at the Lunch Table

156. Chapter 156 Probing and Feigning

157. Chapter 157 Consumed by Jealousy

158. Chapter 158 Choosing Sides

159. Chapter 159 Sterling Innovations' Visit

160. Chapter 160 Professional Dispute

161. Chapter 161 Seeing You Makes Me Sick

162. Chapter 162 The Brutal Business War

163. Chapter 163 Pursuit of Profit

164. Chapter 164 When Robots Have No Heart

165. Chapter 165 Artificial Intelligence

166. Chapter 166 Seat Disputes

167. Chapter 167 The Second Mission

168. Chapter 168 Family Tension

169. Chapter 169 Network Storm

170. Chapter 170 Mystery of the Arsonist

171. Chapter 171 Phillip's Treatment

172. Chapter 172 Massage Needles Drama

173. Chapter 173 Shadow's Summons

174. Chapter 174 Shadow's Revelation

175. Chapter 175 Divided Loyalties

176. Chapter 176 Nightmare

177. Chapter 177 An Aunt from the Past

178. Chapter 178 Dr. Sterling Joined Rothschild Group

179. Chapter 179 Eavesdropping Secrets

180. Chapter 180 Caring for Steel Hearts

181. Chapter 181 Caught Two-Timing

182. Chapter 182 Playboy Scumbag

183. Chapter 183 Striking Back

184. Chapter 184 Clean Up and Sleep with Me

185. Chapter 185 High-Rise Tension

186. Chapter 186 Games of Trust

187. Chapter 187 Night Reconnaissance

188. Chapter 188 The Mysterious Boss

189. Chapter 189 Tracking and Planning

190. Chapter 190 Sudden Collision

191. Chapter 191 Uncompromising Demand for Compensation

192. Chapter 192 Office Intimacy

193. Chapter 193 Asthma Attack

194. Chapter 194 Perfume and Redemption

195. Chapter 195 The Price of Arrogance

196. Chapter 196 Chasing Shadow

197. Chapter 197 Unspoken Loyalties

198. Chapter 198 The Burden of Secrets

199. Chapter 199 Deadly Vows

200. Chapter 200 Murdering My Mother

201. Chapter 201 Identifying the Killer

202. Chapter 202 Hidden Weapon

203. Chapter 203 Night Raid Plan

204. Chapter 204 Mother's Awakening

205. Chapter 205 Flight Operation

206. Chapter 206 Battle of Majestic Pinnacle

207. Chapter 207 The Trap Tightens

208. Chapter 208 A Standoff at Skylight Mountain

209. Chapter 209 Lone Wolf Arrived

210. Chapter 210 Rivals for Their Own Women

211. Chapter 211 Head-to-Head

212. Chapter 212 Meeting of the Defeated

213. Chapter 213 Appearance of the Mysterious Boss

214. Chapter 214 Blood Red Chip

215. Chapter 215 Altered Faces, Hidden Truths

216. Chapter 216 Dinner Invitation

217. Chapter 217 Target Locked

218. Chapter 218 New Assignment

219. Chapter 219 Spotting Auntie

220. Chapter 220 Wait to be Severely Revenged

221. Chapter 221 An Untimely Intruder

222. Chapter 222 A Plot Exposed

223. Chapter 223 Homecoming Gifts

224. Chapter 224 Midnight Mayhem

225. Chapter 225 Wrong Target

226. Chapter 226 The Virus Carrier

227. Chapter 227 Coffee and Distant Memories

228. Chapter 228 Masks and Revelations

229. Chapter 229 Justice Served

230. Chapter 230 Man in Heat

231. Chapter 231 Caught by the Night Prowler

232. Chapter 232 The Web Tightens

233. Chapter 233 Q's Revelation

234. Chapter 234 Dinner Plans and Secret Meetings

235. Chapter 235 Unexpected Reunion

236. Chapter 236 Displaced Perception

237. Chapter 237 Babies on the Move

238. Chapter 238 Territorial Games

239. Chapter 239 Love's Decree

240. Chapter 240 Breeding Tool

241. Chapter 241 Wedding Plan

242. Chapter 242 Fractured Alliances

243. Chapter 243 Dangerous Alliances

244. Chapter 244 Morning Negotiations

245. Chapter 245 Chain Reactions

246. Chapter 246 Marriage Certificate

247. Chapter 247 Midnight Operations

248. Chapter 248 Collateral Damage

249. Chapter 249 Blood and Truth

250. Chapter 250 Seeking Truth Through Fear

251. Chapter 251 Dangerous Lines

252. Chapter 252 Shocking Revelations

253. Chapter 253 Biological Father

254. Chapter 254 Marriage Crisis

255. Chapter 255 Grandma's Favoritism

256. Chapter 256 Farewell

257. Chapter 257 Storm Cape's Final Choice

258. Chapter 258 Dawn of Hope

259. Chapter 259 Truth Within Reach

260. Chapter 260 Blood Ties Confirmed

261. Chapter 261 Driven by Love

262. Chapter 262 A Father's Pride and Painful Decisions

263. Chapter 263 The Dark Organization's Deadly Truth

264. Chapter 264 The Exchange

265. Chapter 265 After the Divorce

266. Chapter 266 The Mother I Never Really Knew

267. Chapter 267 Into the Spider's Web

268. Chapter 268 Proving My Worth

269. Chapter 269 Into the Abyss

270. Chapter 270 Betrayal and Explosions

271. Chapter 271 Chaos and Recognition

272. Chapter 272 Separated by Steel

273. Chapter 273 Genetic Revelations and Escape

274. Chapter 274 Family Revelations

275. Chapter 275 The Father's Return and Family Turmoil

276. Chapter 276 As Much As I Want

277. Chapter 277 The Verification

278. Chapter 278 The Validation

279. Chapter 279 Family Member Returns

280. Chapter 280 A Father's Return

281. Chapter 281 Confession

282. Chapter 282 Conspiracies

283. Chapter 283 Father and Fiancé

284. Chapter 284 Emotional Entanglement

285. Chapter 285 Confrontations

286. Chapter 286 The Return of a Legend

287. Chapter 287 Grandfather and Grandson Reunion

288. Chapter 288 Deceptive Performance

289. Chapter 289 The Accusation

290. Chapter 290 Clear the Reputation

291. Chapter 291 Consequences and Sweet Moments

292. Chapter 292 Sweet Distractions

293. Chapter 293 Seems Like a Different Person

294. Chapter 294 Dangerous Games

295. Chapter 295 The Shadow's Truth

296. Chapter 296 Calista's Implant Dilemma

297. Chapter 297 Active Counterattack

298. Chapter 298 The Perfect Setup

299. Chapter 299 Son's Betrayal

300. Chapter 300 The Sudden Sister

301. Chapter 301 Unmasking Each Other

302. Chapter 302 No Turning Back

303. Chapter 303 Final Victory

304. Chapter 304 Family Reunited

305. Chapter 305 New Beginnings

306. Chapter 306 END

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