"Is it really like that?" Clarice asked, but she knew that if Nicholas found out the reason she was here, he might not be happy.
"Of course, Clarice, the misunderstanding between you and the CEO runs deep. I think you two should have a good conversation long ago." Clarice knew that Luna hoped she and Nicholas could patch things up, but she understood clearly that there was no more misunderstanding between them.
Seeing Clarice lowering her head and remaining silent, Luna had no more words to say.
"Then you should sit here for a while; the CEO's break time is usually half an hour, and he has already rested for ten minutes. If you wait for another twenty minutes, he'll probably wake up."
"Alright, go back to work. Don't worry about me." Clarice nodded; she needed some time to carefully think about what to say to Nicholas now and how to explain Edward to him.
After Luna left, Clarice was the only person left in the vast office. She leaned back on the s
"It seems like you really care about him." Although that was obvious, hearing her say it with her own words still made him a little uncomfortable.Clarice didn't deny it, but it was true that she didn't want Edward to be harmed. However, she also didn't want to see nephew and uncle mutilating each other. Her silence was a tacit agreement in Nicholas's eyes.Although anger filled his heart, he controlled his emotions and stood up."You can leave; I'll have Luna send you home.""You didn't promise me!" Clarice stood up and walked in front of him. She needed a promise from him, a promise that wouldn't hurt Edward. But it was precisely her actions that infuriated Nicholas completely. He reached out to pinch her cheek and looked at her with an icy face, saying word by word, "Clarice, don't provoke me!""He is your uncle and shares the same blood as you..." She reminded him."So what?""The doctor said he wasn't well, right? If he can't fin
Clarice knew Edward was here and fought with all her might, but the more she panicked, the less Nicholas wanted to let her go. A pair of large hands held her in his embrace, his lips pressed against hers. Clarice wanted to scream, but her lips were sealed; she couldn't make a sound and immediately broke into a sweat.There were three knocks on the door, probably because no one answered, so Edward made his own move and opened the office door. What caught his attention were two people fighting on the couch. The moment Clarice saw Edward's figure entering through the door, she bit Nicholas's lips hard.The moment Nicholas saw the door, he immediately let her go. Clarice bit him. His expression showed pain, but his face revealed a smile. Edward's face turned pale. He took a few steps and ran directly to the side of the sofa, then reached out and pulled Clarice from his embrace, looking coldly at Nicholas."Nicholas, you better explain to me what you did to my wife n
"You don't need to explain to me what happened between you and him. Whatever you want to do is your freedom; however, I hope you think of me." His voice was cold as he started the car and drove straight out of the garage.Clarice didn't know what to say when she heard his words, so there was an even longer period of silence.The atmosphere in the car became heavy, and from time to time, she turned her head to look at Edward's expression, only to realize that he always pursed his lips, and his expression was as cold as his tone of voice."Are you angry with me?" After an unknown amount of time, she finally couldn't bear the oppressive atmosphere and asked. Edward said nothing, but his face was extremely dark. Clarice knew he was genuinely angry, but she didn't understand why he was angry. "You know about my relationship with Nicholas. I came to see him today because..." She was about to explain the reason for being in Nicholas's office today, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Edward
20h. KTV Club.This was the first place they met, and Mary finally arrived here once again. It was still room 626, but this time it wasn't she who opened the door, but someone who opened it for her. At that moment, John Longhini was the only person in the room, elegantly crossing his legs. Her whole body exuded a cold and noble aura that made anyone dare not approach him.The dark orange light spread across his body, gently projecting his elegant figure onto the golden wall next to him. At this moment, it was unclear what expression he had on his face, but a cold weapon was placed on the crystal coffee table in front of him. This formation was enough to make Mary's heart beat irregularly.After she entered the private room, the people outside closed the door. It was like a door to life and death, isolating her from the outside world. The weapon on the tea table emitted a cold light, making Mary's heart tremble. From a distance, she just stood behind the door and d
"If I recall correctly, Miss Armani should be Mr. Murray's wife. Does he know about you having such a relationship?" John didn't listen to her explanation. His gaze was fixed on her as if he could see clearly through her soul and body."No, he doesn't know. You must not tell him about this." Mary knew that she had completely messed up by reaching this point. Antony had clearly run away with the money, leaving this mess for her. If Nicholas found out that she had deceived him due to her divorce, using such a crude scheme and playing with him, he would not only be angry but probably wouldn't believe her if she tried to play a prank in front of him in the future."So Antony is really a cute boy you've raised." Obviously, John's understanding of the main point was different from what she expected. Once Mary said those words, it was equivalent to confirming the relationship between her and Anthony."No... No, you misunderstand..." Mary was so anxious that she almost
"But, I don't have any more money in my purse..." Mary said, worried. She didn't even have a checkbook with her. If he really wanted her to have a million in cash, she wouldn't be able to withdraw it without alerting her family, and her parents would also become suspicious. "So..." He looked at her maliciously, making her shrink. "Pay me with your body!""What? Pay with my body?" Her words scared her so much that her whole body shivered, and the words came out stuttered. "No... No..."However, her refusal seemed to have no effect on him, who just calmly sat on the sofa. His posture was graceful and comfortable, and the silver-gray metal case of the cellphone made his aura even colder. His agile fingers dialed a number, and the call was quickly connected."You can come in!" He spoke softly, and two seconds later, the door to the room opened, and someone from outside entered. It was a middle-aged man wearing glasses and carrying a camera on his back, the same assistant special Teo Mil
"Return the money? Miss Armani, do you think money can solve the issue between us?" John's mouth curved upward, and he suddenly leaned forward, his beautiful face tilting towards her, and a warm breath landed on her face."I've already told you, you don't need to return the money, just consider it payment for your beautiful body. From today onward, throughout the entire year, all your nights will be mine. After all, you wouldn't want people to see us in broad daylight, would you?""You filthy scoundrel!" Mary felt insulted, and her lips began to tremble with anger. Her large eyes stared at him for a moment."You're so kind to me!" John looked at her with a smile, completely unbothered, and Mary clenched her teeth. She had never met such a shameless person before. "You don't need to think too much. I definitely won't agree to your request." If the tiger didn't show its strength, did he really think she, Mary, was just a kitten? "You don't agree? Then, I'll call Markus right away and as
Peony GardenAfter Edward dropped Clarice off at home, he left. Sensing his anger, she didn't know how to broach the subject of him and John working together to harm Nicholas. Edward only returned home in the evening after a whole afternoon of reflection. Determined to face the issue, Clarice decided to have a good conversation with him.The car pulled into the garage, and she waited for him to come upstairs. However, he didn't enter and went straight to the bedroom. Clarice asked Beatrice where he was, only to find out he had gone directly to the office.Since Beatrice was going to bring tea to him, Clarice took the initiative and went first. When she reached the door, she knocked twice. Edward looked up, eyebrows slightly furrowed. Seeing the tea cup in her hands, he looked again and revealed a gentle smile."Have you not rested yet?""No, actually, I was waiting for you!" Clarice walked to the table and placed the tea cup in front of him. "I made this for you now, and since I know