Chapter 54

Clara's POV

"No, I'm not pregnant," I said to Ivy after receiving the negative test results.

Ivy sighed and looked disapprovingly at that, her grin fading.

"If there was a chance in heaven, would you contemplate bearing his child?"Madam inquired.

I was aware of her suggestion.

"No, I won't sell myself to get money," I said.

Another sigh escaped her.

She said, "Okay, then we just have to make the most of the circumstance while it lasts."

Taking another look at the menu, she summoned another server and started placing huge takeaway orders.

"It's something your mother would appreciate," she said.

To get her to stop fighting with me in front of all those significant people, I had to conceal the menu from her.

We had our final meal at the restaurant around this time.

When it did come, Ivy and I were quiet.

This pizza tasted like something I had never eaten before; I was missing its flavour while still on my tongue.

However, I should have seen that my joy would not last long since Marcus en