He Watched Me Shine Without Him novel Chapter 140

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Summary for Chapter 140 A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: He Watched Me Shine Without Him

Chapter 140 A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Highlight Chapter from He Watched Me Shine Without Him

Chapter 140 A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing is a standout chapter in He Watched Me Shine Without Him by Selena Johnston, where the pace intensifies and character dynamics evolve. Rich in drama and tension, this part of the story grips readers and pushes the billionaire narrative into new territory.

Karen held her daughter close, eyes full of concern. “Sweetheart, what happened to you? Weren’t you having lunch with Houston today? Did he upset you?”

Lina burst into tears. “You lied to me! You said Houston didn’t love his wife, but today when I saw him—he only had eyes for Rose.”

Karen gave a sly smile. “Oh honey, you know how cunning Houston is. He’s more devious than an octopus. Of course he’s putting on a show with Rose—it’s all for Mr. Clarke. That rushed marriage? It was just a ploy to win the right to host Old Master Clarke’s birthday celebration.”

“I don’t care,” Lina huffed. “I just can’t stand seeing them flaunt their love.”

Karen’s eyes sparkled with mischief. She pulled a document from the drawer and handed it to Lina. “You’re not the only one who can’t stand them. This confidential file came straight from Madam Charlotte. If Rose saw this, I bet she’d leave Houston on her own.”

Lina opened the document and her face went pale with horror.

“Is this real?”

Karen smirked. “In rich families, diseases are half-truth, half-lie. Who knows what’s real? But even if it’s true, it doesn’t change the fact that Houston is the most powerful man in Crestview—every socialite in the city would kill to be connected to him.”

Lina shuddered. “If he really has that, how could I marry him?”

Karen reassured her with a laugh. “You marry him first. Our Isolde family gains everything. Then later… we burn the bridge.”

Lina pressed a hand to her chest, still shaken. “Then Rose would never dare stay married to him.”

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The next day, bad news arrived from the hospital: Vivian’s father had suffered a stroke and was now paralyzed.

In a rare act of humility, Grace swallowed her pride and called Linda.

“Linda… my husband’s had a stroke and is hospitalized. I don’t know when he’ll be back, and I’m at my wit’s end. I’m begging you—please, help take care of Vivian during her postpartum recovery.”

Linda’s heart softened. “Alright, don’t worry. I’ll make sure she’s taken care of.”