In the end, Claire gave up. She decided to no longer wait for Alex's arrival. Maybe he was still stuck in traffic, and his cell phone was dead.How cheered the waitress was when she saw Claire rise from her chair.“Sorry. I've caused you a lot of trouble,” Claire regretted looking at the waitress. Which was only answered with a forced smile.Claire opened her zipper. She took out a $1000 bill and placed it near the glass she had been drinking from.“That's to pay for the lychee tea I ordered. Also to pay for the chair I sat in for the past two hours. I hope that's enough. Excuse me!” Claire turned her body around.She did not see the surprised look of the waitress who had been cursing at her inwardly. The $1000 dollar bill she was holding made her hands tremble.She looked at the money and Claire's back that had moved away in turn.Now the waitress regretted why her mouth hadn't stopped grumbling and snapping at Claire earlier.Claire walked out of the restaurant with an empty heart.
Now Alex arrived home after he found out that the restaurant was closed.Alex hoped that Claire wouldn't be angry with him.But when he entered his house, Alex called out his wife's name. But it wasn't Claire who came, but Mia who approached him with a tense face.“Mia, where's Claire? She went home, right?” Alex asked Mia. Alex's hand held a large bouquet of flowers that he was going to present to his wife. Mia's face looked sad.“Mrs. Knight was taken to the hospital by Mr. Mike and Mrs. Emma,” Mia replied. That brought a frown to Alex's forehead. He shot the maid a questioning look.“What happened to Claire? Why was she taken to the hospital?” asked Alex in shock. His face became even more panicked.“Mrs. Knight collapsed after complaining of stomach pains. She was taken to a hospital close by, sir.”Without asking any more questions, Alex immediately turned around and went to the hospital where Mike and Emma had taken his wife.Alex's feelings were very frantic at the moment. Ale
“I want to go inside and see how Claire is doing,” said Alex who was just about to step into Claire's ward.However, Emma raised one hand first. Holding Alex's chest from continuing his steps.Alex's brow furrowed looking confused at Emma.“Your grandfather told you not to go inside,” Emma said.“But why, Grandma? I'm Claire's husband. And I want to see how my wife is doing in there.” Alex's face scrunched up. And he looked at Emma with an uncomprehending gaze.“I know you must be desperate to see your wife. But this is an order from your grandfather and I can't do anything but follow it. You stay here, Alex. Grandma and Grandpa will take care of Claire inside.” After saying that, Emma then turned to leave Alex and she went inside Claire's hospital room.Alex was about to approach and force his way in. But the door closed in front of him first. Making Alex stare softly at the door of his wife's hospital room.“Claire? I wanted to see how you were doing. Why won't they let me in? I wan
Tonight Alex tried to get a good night's sleep. But unfortunately he was always restless every time he would lay his body on the bed.The image of Claire's face, as well as his wife's smile, made Alex open his closed eyelids again.“Claire,” he sighed rubbing his face with one palm.Exhaling roughly, Alex then moved to sit on the hotel bed. Alex had become less concerned with his appearance during his search for Claire.It had been a week since Mike and Emma had hidden Claire somewhere.They said that for the time being, Claire didn't want to see Alex.Alex forgot to shave off the beard that was growing around his chin.A call came into Alex's number. Alex saw his cell phone ringing on the bed. Knowing it was Vincent, Alex immediately answered the call.“Hopefully this time Vincent will really get information about Claire's whereabouts.” Alex muttered, then put the phone to his right ear.“Hello, Mr. Knight. Sorry to interrupt your time.”Clearing his throat so as not to speak in a ho
"Really, I don't know who the woman you're referring to is․ But the night we met at the restaurant, I was helping a female employee who works at Golden Era, but I really don't have any relationship with that woman other than just boss and employee․ Please believe me, Claire"Claire was silent looking at her husband's face․ Deep down she still felt that the woman was trying to create a misunderstanding between her and her husband․"I've been looking for you for a long time. The day I heard from grandma and grandpa that you didn't want to see me, I felt like my world was shattered. I've been looking for you everywhere. I thought forever I would never see you and our future baby again. But finally Vincent was able to help me get information about your whereabouts, so I could see you again." Alex took Claire's hand and kissed the back of her hand.Claire's heart was truly touched by every word and the warm look in Alex's eyes.Although in her small heart Claire felt disappointed because
Claire had just gotten off the taxi that stopped in front of the lobby of Golden Era Enterprise, Alex's company.Carrying her lunch, Claire stepped casually into the company.“Excuse me, Mrs. Knight. Would you like to see Mr. Knight?” asked Vita-a receptionist at the office-to Claire.Most of the people in Golden Era knew that Claire was the wife of their boss.“Yes, I would like to see Mr. Knight. He's in his room, right?”Vita nodded. “Mr. Knight is in a meeting. But you can wait in his room,” Vita said as she smiled kindly at Claire.Hearing that, Claire smiled and immediately stepped into the elevator after she thanked Vita.Claire entered the elevator that would take her to the floor where the CEO's room was located.When the elevator stopped, Claire got out and walked towards the CEO's room.But a slender woman suddenly prevented Claire as she was about to enter her husband's room.“Sorry, ma'am. You can't come in!” said the woman who was none other than Chloe-a new employee who
“You had a meeting. I know it must be very tiring today.” Claire walked over to Alex's desk. Alex had already sat behind his desk and rested his back against the back of the chair.While Claire stood opposite him.“So why did you come to the office, dear?” Instead of answering Claire's words just now, Alex changed the subject and threw a question that he had previously asked his wife.Claire exhaled softly.“Alex, I am your wife. So I can come to the office to see my husband. I cooked a special meal for you,” Claire said, as she placed the tray of food she had brought onto Alex's desk.It raised one of Alex's eyebrows, but then his lips broke into a smile. “Claire, you shouldn't have to do this. But, thank you very much.” Alex's face lit up as he accepted the box of food from his wife.“Today I deliberately brought lunch for my husband. You should know that I cooked it with love, and for sure... it will taste much better than the food in a five-star restaurant,” Claire said with a swe
At lunchtime inside the CEO's office, Alex and Claire were already sitting side by side on the long sofa located in the corner of the room.In front of them was what appeared to be a delicious meal. There were also two glasses of water.“Hurry up and eat, dear! You won't be full if you just stare at the food,” Alex said to Claire who was just quietly watching the food in front of her.Meanwhile, Alex himself had already devoured his food.While Claire was chewing with a mouth full of food, Alex secretly glanced at Claire, then the corner of his lips pulled up, showing a smile.Alex was actually very happy to be having lunch at the office with his wife.“Tomorrow night my coworker is getting engaged. He's invited us to the event.” Alex said as there was only half of the food on his plate left.“What time is it?” Claire asked while glancing at Alex with her mouth full.“Seven o'clock at night,” Alex replied.Hearing that, Claire nodded her head. Meanwhile, Alex returned his attention to
Alex grasped Claire's hand tightly. "She just worked with Tristan. Tristan is already in jail. Now it's Alice and her mother's turn to rot in prison. They seemed very happy after Alice signed the letter transferring the ownership of my company. Our plan worked. So happy, they didn't suspect that it was just a fake letter to trap them," Alex said, then hugged Sandra's body from the side while giving her arm a stroke.Before this, Claire had listened to many explanations from Alex. About Alex who had never touched the fake Claire during the time the real Claire disappeared from his life.Claire was relieved that her husband hadn't spent a single night with another woman. Likewise, Alex is happy that his original Claire has returned.Even though Alex had yet to reunite Claire with their two children.“Just arrest her now!” Alex ordered the two policemen standing in front of him.“Yes, sir.”The policemen nodded and hurri
“Honey, I'm home!” Alice stepped into the house carrying a lot of papper bags filled with the luxurious things she had just bought.She even ignored Alex's children who were eagerly approaching her. Valen walked quickly over to Alice to show her the results of her drawing at school that got a 100.Until the girl pouted and sat on the sofa hugging her drawing book and watching Alice unpacking."You're finally home. I've been waiting for you." Alex came down the stairs still wearing his work suit.Alice turned around with a smile. "Look dear! I bought some nice shirts for you earlier. Oh yes, today I bought more jewelry and branded bags for my collection. Actually, there are many more purchases placed in the trunk. But they're being taken away by the waiters. Do you think I'd look good with this bag?" Alice said and took one of the Gucci brand bags and showed it to Alex."Good. You match the bag. You didn't buy any toys or stuff for the k
Claire was startled, looking quickly at Tristan. Then she quickly shook her head. "No, it's not. My name is not Wilona. I'm not his girlfriend either. He lied. My name is Clai-"“Wilona!” snapped Tristan with a tightened jaw. His intonation was full of emphasis, which surprised Claire.Claire recalled Tristan's threat to kill her biological mother if she dared to confront him at the airport.“Can we see your boyfriend's face?” the policeman asked again.“What for? Or let us see his passport.”"What's your purpose? We're in a hurry to fly to Australia. You can prevent us from leaving. Besides, there's no requirement that we show you our passports at the airport," Tristan firmly refused.His arms tightened around Claire from the side.Claire's heart began to fret.On the other hand, she felt worried about her mother. However, when else could she escape with this golden opportunity?"Very
Claire brushed him off, then spat in Tristan's face, making him jump in surprise as he closed his eyes.Tristan's right hand was clenched tightly on the steering wheel. It wasn't that he wanted to punch Claire in return, but he was annoyed that she hadn't conquered him yet."Just watch! I'll report you to the police!""Keep your plans to yourself. The police won't help you either. They won't believe you if you claim to have been kidnapped and claim to be Mrs. Knight. Because the fact is, everyone knows that Mrs. Knight is still by Alex's side."Claire was stunned by Tristan's words. “So it's true, there's a woman claiming to be me and she's staying with Alex?”Tristan replied with a lopsided smile.“That's your plan, right, Tristan?”"Yes, dear. It was all I could do not to lose you," Tristan replied, grinning.Claire's heart felt like it was being broken into pieces. It was devastating to think of her h
"Lately, Claire has been shopping for fancy clothes and bags. I don't forbid it, but this is very strange. Usually Claire doesn't care about how expensive the bags and clothes she wears are. She's never been crazy about luxury goods. I don't know why I feel that Claire's character is changing day by day," Alex muttered, scratching his forehead that wasn't itchy.Rubbing his face, Alex exhaled softly.Then a knock on the door distracted him.“Come in!”The door creaked open. Vincent came in with a slow exhale, his expression one of weariness."Sorry, Mr. Knight. There was a bit of a commotion on the seventh floor," Vincent said, informing him."What's the commotion? Why not have security take care of it? Why did you come to my office? Did you think I wasn't busy?!" Alex scowled."I apologize again. The thing is, this commotion was created by Mrs. Knight."“Claire?!” Alex chuckled at that.What was
"Don't cry! I believe you," Alex said, softening his voice.Alice seized the moment to take things further.Her hands slowly moved down Alex's broad chest under the brown pajamas. Then Alice's fingers were about to unbutton Alex's pajamas one by one.The top three buttons were undone. Alice's eyes widened with pleasure at the sight of the firm chest on which she would rest her head after sex.However, Alice's reverie was interrupted when Alex suddenly grabbed both her hands and pulled them away from her body."Why Alex? Why don't you want me to touch you?" Alice asked disappointedly."Don't do that yet, Claire. I'm not feeling very good tonight. Next time," Alex said as he touched Alice's pouting cheeks.“But...” Alice was getting bolder and bolder with the buttons of Alex's shirt.But the naughty hand movement was immediately restrained by Alex. "Sorry, dear. I can't yet. Now go to bed first," Alex concluded as she
Alex and his family had just returned from a vacation in Paris.There were some oddities about his wife while they were enjoying their vacation.One of them was his wife's complete disregard for Valen when the boy was pensive alone in their hotel room.Yes! Valen was mostly pensive in the hotel. While his wife was busy playing with her cell phone and checking her groceries.Alex was astonished. Usually his wife was the least likely to let Valen or their youngest son be pensive alone, let alone with a sad face."You can finally sleep in your room again, Valen. Are you happy?" Alex walked into her daughter's room.Tonight Valen had changed into her favorite hellokitty print pajamas.Alex had also dressed up in brown striped pajamas with short sleeves."Yes, Dad. I'm glad to be home again." Valen replied, smiling with his toothless teeth.Alex smiled broadly, sitting on the edge of the bed as he gently rubbed Valen's arm.
"I've been in this house for quite some time. I haven't even met my children and husband yet. You must have seen the news wrong. Alex and I have never taken a vacation to Paris with our child," Claire said, shaking her head slowly.Hearing Claire's confession, Lenny was shocked.Claire said she's been in this house for a long time? Then, who is the woman with Alex right now?"I was kidnapped. I was in Tristan's house for almost a month. Tristan is a man obsessed with me, he locked me up, forbid me to see my family. Help me, Lenny, I want to see my husband. By now Alex and our two children must be looking for me. They're probably worried about me." Both of Claire's hands held Lenny's.Claire's words this time made Lenny even more stunned. His mouth was hanging open as he could not believe Claire's statement."But Mrs. Knight. I don't think your husband and son are worried about you.""What?! How could you come to such a conclusion?" Claire lo
With all her might, Claire tried to scream. Hoping that her husband would hear and recognize her voice.Unfortunately, Alex's car was already too far away.Claire's tears broke out. Her body suddenly went limp. If only she could make eye contact with Alex, surely he wouldn't think twice about saving her."Mr. Tristan knows you tried to run away from home. He is very angry and waiting for you. Obey us, and we won't hurt you," threatened one of the bodyguards as he instructed the driver to drive the car back to Tristan's house.Upon arriving at Tristan's residence, Claire, who was already weak, let the two bodyguards hold her hand and entered the living room.There, Claire's eyes immediately met with Tristan's eyes that were filled with anger.The man's gaze looked sharply at her, as if he wanted to pounce on her.Claire gave up, she didn't care if Tristan wanted to kill her right now.Clenching his fists firmly, Tristan walked d