The conversation kept going. Laughter occasionally rang out between them. Susan didn't get tired of looking at Lorenz. Handsome, although not as strong as James or Jordan, he was still attractive and cool. Susan didn't deny it, she liked the friendly man. “You turned out to be a lovely man, Lorenz. I thought you were quiet and only liked the office work that gave you a headache." Crystal looked at Lorenz with a smile. "We must be able to position ourselves, mam. If you work, you have to be serious and maximal. While enjoying a relaxed atmosphere, also serious and maximal. I like to tell stories. And, don't mind listening to stories too." Lorenz answered Crystal with a crisp smile. "Ah, it's okay, my two grandchildren feel so comfortable with you. You know how to deal with James, but you also know how to deal with Jordan. Great!” The wider Crystal smiled. "Thank you for the compliment." Lorenz nodded as he returned his sweet smile. “Sir, is there any vacancy for me to work for the
“I'm tired, Karen, I need to take a rest. And I'm very thirsty." Jordan turned around, he walked into the dining room to get a drink.Karen just stared at Jordan. She knew Jordan very well. She knew the handsome man didn't really want to be with her. It turned out that the time together began to intertwine, even though Jordan was still keeping pace with his game, Jordan was still thinking about that fringe woman."Jordan’s wife … well, she's great. How can Jordan be attached to an ordinary woman? I think by forcing him by my side, Jordan can have the same heart as he used to when we were dating.” Karen was disappointed that she couldn't win Jordan's heart."But I won't give up, Jordan. I have a strong key to bind you to. If you are married to Clarabelle, you are in business with me.” Karen smiled sarcastically. Her will won’t fade. Jordan was still coming, to meet her, he still had enough time to tie Jordan tighter.Karen followed Jordan into the dining room. Jordan stood facing the w
James reached for the small towel hanging by the side of the bench press he was practicing on. It was very calm, he didn't immediately respond to Clarabelle who looked tensed looking at him. James wiped the sweat off his face and neck, then took a water bottle and took a few sips of the water.Clarabelle was furious. She was sure James didn't want to respond on purpose. It felt like Clarabelle wanted to kick the handsome man's calf in front of him. However, she must know how to behave. She was the one who came and needed James' help this time."Thank you for bringing my sister-in-law. Get back to work." James spoke to the waiter who was also still standing where he was, waiting for James' order.The waiter nodded, then left the gym. Only James and Clarabelle were left. James stepped closer. He set his sights squarely on Clarabelle."I know why you were looking for me." The cold words James spoke. "So, have you thought about what I said?"Clarabelle swallowed
Clarabelle's hands were clenched at her sides. Her eyes lit up at Jordan who was flabbergasted looking at him."Lala!?" Jordan had no idea that Clarabelle could find him there. In his apartment!“You are great!” Clarabelle's voice trembled. “So, this is the place where you do your business. Okay. You really are great, Hayden!”"Lala, I can explain all this!" Jordan took three steps. Chaotic! All messed up and messy. How did Clarabelle know he was in the apartment?“What do you need to explain, Mr. Hayden?!” Clarabelle glared wide with a boiling heart. Her heart heaved up and down in anger that was about to explode.Then Clarabelle looked back at Karen who was wearing a very minimal and sexy nightgown."I don't know what's going on in your head. You should be ashamed you slept with someone's husband. Are you not confident in looking for a good and free man? I think there's something wrong with your brain, K
Clarabelle opened the car door, got out, and stood opposite James. Clarabelle still didn't understand why the man had followed her. What did James really want from Clarabelle?"What do you want to talk to me about?" Clarabelle's voice was hoarse, trembling slightly. Her emotions still haven't returned to normal. But Clarabelle tried to be as calm as possible with James."You've met Jordan. What will you do so? You know what my brother is like. This is what I thought when he brought you home. He just thinks marriage is a game." James spoke softly, not curtly or sarcastically.The fear and annoyance at James suddenly faded from Clarabelle's heart.“At first, I thought you were just like Jordan, not serious about this relationship. I thought…”"I accepted Jordan because he's Hayden." Clarabelle interrupted James' sentence.James looked at Clarabelle and nodded. He put both hands in the pockets of the large black suit he was wearing."You're different from the women Jordan slept with befo
Clarabelle steeled her heart, holding back the tears that were already at the end and wanting to spill. She looked at Jordan, waiting for him to give her an excuse for his behavior and trick Clarabelle again."Do you remember the problems I had at the office? My trouble in business?" Jordan began by drawing Clarabelle's mind on the situation at the office."Yeah, I remember," Clarabelle answered flatly. Strange, what did the office business have to do with Jordan's mistress?"Karen, she was the one who helped me with my problem. I was so panicked and confused. She showed up and within a few days, all the troubles, she said she was able to sort out. But she asked me..." Jordan took a deep breath. It was the part that Clarabelle would have had a hard time accepting if he said it.Clarabelle frowned, sharply revealing to Jordan."We finally made a deal. If she was able to work things out for me, I would be with her. Be her bedmate.""What!?" Clarabelle bar stood up, glaring at Jordan. Wh
Clarabelle's hands and body were shaking. Adriano fell ill again. His condition dropped drastically. The doctor asked Adriano to be hospitalized. Clarabelle repeatedly cried because she feels guilty, making her father drop out because of hearing about her problems with Jordan.Surely Adriano was affected by the situation that Clarabelle and Jordan faced. He must have really thought about that. Moreover, Adriano felt that he was the reason Clarabelle had to suffer because of the marriage she did.“Honey… I'm sorry …” With almost helpless hands, Adriano grabbed his daughter's arm.“Pa, why are you still thinking about it? I promise I'll be fine. Whether with Jordan or not, I'll be fine." Clarabelle looked at her father with tears in her eyes again."Honey, are you going to part with Jordan?" Adriano stared blankly with a pale face.Clarabelle didn't answer the question right away. She didn't know yet what she would decide about her marriage.“You know what we trust about marriage. It …"
Just a few minutes Clarabelle and Susan were sitting in front of Adriano's room when Jordan appeared with Lorenz. Clarabelle's heart throbbed. It hurt to stab again. But she suppressed it, not wanting to show it in front of Susan and Lorenz. Especially if later in front of her father."Honey... how is Papa?" Jordan stood in front of Clarabelle. He reached out and took Clarabelle by both shoulders.Clarabelle reluctantly looked at Jordan. She slightly lowered her head. "He is sleeping. His condition is bad.”Jordan took a deep breath. "Can I see him?"Clarabelle nodded. Without speaking she stood up and walked into the room followed by Jordan. In the room, Adriano was still sleeping. But it was clear he looked pale and very weak. Jordan stood by the bed, looking at the simple and patient man.When Adriano found out what Jordan was doing, he didn't chase Jordan away from Clarabelle. Adriano asked Jordan to open his heart, change his behavior, and only loved his wife. Jordan said yes to