Clarence arched her eyebrow, and Joseph instantly leaned over. As she observed Clarence’s tiny lips twitch, Joseph’s expression changed to one of surprise. He turned to face her. When their gazes locked, she became uneasy. She felt slightly bad. After all, she was just his assistant for a few short days before she found herself in difficulty. Joseph quickly departed, leaving Clarence and her inside the store. She understood that it was her fault. She had not anticipated Clarence’s assistance. She then turned to face the shop assistant and apologized, saying that she hadn't meant to do this. “What is the price? I'd be happy to pay your account in installments, please." "In installments?" the store clerk squinted, almost refusing to answer. But because of Clarence’s aura, she was afraid to speak. She was hesitant, though. “Indeed. I'll pay it off eventually, even though I can't pay it off all at once. Would you kindly let the store owner know about it on my behalf?" Nora
"Why?" Why had the man who moments earlier had shown her no emotion suddenly turned so tender? Was she having a dream? Alternatively... Panicking, the saleswoman saw Clarence ask Stella about the issue. She understood that Stella had the power to determine her destiny. She so quickly crawled to Stella and wept while holding her leg. "Ms. Conrad, I really apologize! I didn't mean to, you know that!" After a moment of shock, Stella looked down at the salesperson. The clerk fought back tears as her face became red and puffy. "Working here doesn't pay me much money each month. My child will shortly be starting school. Ms. Conrad, I sincerely apologize." The saleswoman's predicament appeared to be comparable to Stella’s earlier experiences. She had to provide for her family even if her monthly salary wasn't very high. She was therefore unable to save any money. Stella pressed her lips together and bowed to assist the salesperson. "Get up." The store employee brushed away her t
Clarence’s scathing remarks have destroyed any illusions she may have had up until now. Her face was pallid, and she silently held the wheelchair's handles. "I... I didn't think so." "Are you serious? So why were you looking so content? I've told you before, Stella: you are merely my public assistant." She remained silent, biting her lower lip. "The only reason I'm assisting you is to prevent you from damaging the Conrad family's reputation. Do you get it?” Clarence was once again callous, even though he was acting kindly in the shop. And it made sense why his demeanor had abruptly shifted. He gave his explanation for why he had purchased the entire mall for her. As it turned out, she wasn't what mattered to him—just the conrad family's face. She had even been secretly rather happy. Clarence had now admitted the truth about what he had done, and she was only very deeply ashamed. Naturally, Joseph, who was following them, heard what they were talking about. Clarence’s rema
Slap!A resounding slap landed on Stella Radomil’s face."What do you mean you’ve divorced Shawn? Have you forgotten he has been the one helping this family financially. How are you going to pay your father’s medical bills then. Are you giving me all the responsibility now?” Estella threw.Holding her left cheek, Stella looked at her stepmother angrily. “I told you Shawn was cheating on me and all you can think about is money. Do you even care about me one bit. How will you feel if your daughter had to go through the same thing in her marriage. But I’ve had enough, I’ve divorced him and there’s no way I’m going back to him.” Estella then gave an ultimatum to her stepdaughter. “You can see that our company is in bankruptcy and because of what you’ve done, we might lose all we’ve worked so hard for over the years. It is now your choice to get married to Clarence Conrad or clear out the debts we’re holding. The choice is yours.”Stella smiled coldly after hearing that. “You’re pushing
After the wedding, Stella went to the Conrad mansion. That night as she got there, she was welcomed by the maids in the house and taken to her room. However, no one talked about Clarence Conrad to her so she wondered where he could be.After taking her bath and changing into something else, one of the maid came upstairs to her room to call her. “Miss, the food is ready. Kindly come down to eat.”“Okay..” Stella replied back as the maid left. Now that she was already married to Clarence , she would just do her duty as his wife and ensure no conflict comes between them. She heaved a sign of relief as she walked downstairs.As soon as she got down, she met a man in a wheelchair with his back to her and he spoke up immediately.“Now that she’s freshen up, sent her to my room. I need to inspect her.”Inspect me….Stella was shocked.There were frowns on her face as she allowed what the strange man said to sink inside her. Yes, she knew Clarence Conrad was said to be crippled but she d
The man had razor-sharp eyebrows, a high nose bridge beneath his wolf-like eyes, and thin lips curved into a snarl.He was difficult to approach because, although being seated in a wheelchair, he exuded an angry and menacing atmosphere.‘ This is the supposedly repulsive man’ Stella was in full shock, and she didn't sit up on the bed until the atmosphere grew tight and she avoided looking into his eyes.Then her voice became guilty. "I'm Jenna Radomil of course ...""Really?" Clarence took an envelope out of his pocket and flung it at her, his eyes growing icier.When she carefully opened it and lifted it up, she saw that it was filled with pictures and details about her sister Jenna Radomil.‘So, he has been aware of my true identity from the start?’ Stella bit her lower lip and tightened her hold on the envelope. She cast a calm glance at Clarence with her dark, opaque, glossy eyes."Did the Radomil family think they could fool me just because I'm a cripple?"With her eyes downca
Stella spent the entire night by herself in the deserted room. Clarence appeared to have agreed to her idea, which called for them to live apart from one other yet act as husband and wife on paper.After getting ready, Stella went downstairs to discover a number of maids hard at work. A broom abruptly materialized beneath her feet as she prepared to ask them where the kitchen was.Stella lost her footing, stumbled, and toppled forward violently. "Ah!" She was going to fall, but someone grabbed her just in time with strong hands.Stella , still reeling from her fall, glanced up to see a pair of soft eyes. "Are you alright, my dear sister-in-law?""Sister-in-law?""My name is Jude Conrad, Clarence’s brother.” He uttered in a quiet voice.Stella heard a chilly voice say before she could respond , "It seems like I've arrived at the wrong time.” "This voice." When Stella turned to face the source of the voice, she saw Joseph moving Clarence while he was seated in a wheelchair with
Clarence did not finish his sentence, but Stella saw that he was putting her in danger. She was furious because she had recently resigned her job due to him and now she was stuck with him everywhere.They had first decided not to become involved in one another's life, but now they were compelled to stay together. It wasn't as though she desired it to occur. They made their way silently to the door. Clarence’s wheelchair was loaded into the trunk of his own vehicle. Stella leaned forward to get into the car out of habit, but Joseph stopped her with a hand. "Ms. Jenna, this is Young Master Conrad private vehicle."Stella was surprised. "What do you mean?"Clarence turned to face her, a mocking gleam in his deep, serene eyes. "You're still not qualified to be my assistant."Stella questioned as her expression changed upon hearing that, "Then why did you agree to your grandfather's request just now?"Clarence shook his head, ignoring her.Stella reached out to stop Joseph before he