"So you're a manager? If so, you should be more polite to your subordinates. A manager shouldn't act dirty," Claire said, holding back her irritation as her hand gripped the hot coffee cup. "The new guy is trying to advise me?" Ronald grinned. His footsteps came closer to Claire, which made her body tense even more and she slowly backed away."You are quite interesting. I can help you get promoted quickly if you are willing to keep me company for a few nights," Ronald whispered with a lascivious grin on his lips. Those dirty words ignited a fire of anger in Claire. Suddenly, she poured the hot coffee on his chest, making him scream and overheat as he waved his wet shirt."Damn woman! How dare you spill hot coffee on my shirt!" Ronald snapped loudly. His jaw clenched, his eyes narrowed and filled with anger. "Sorry, Mr. Ronald. I'm forced to tell you in such a harsh manner. Whatever you promised. Promotion, money or anything else, I have absolutely no interest in spending the night
A taxi finally took Claire to a large shopping mall. Inside the mall was a jewelry store called "Black Rose," which Nova had suggested. Claire entered the jewelry store and looked at the many pieces of jewelry in the display case. Seeing how beautiful all the jewelry was made Claire smile. She felt confused as she tried to decide what to buy. "Sorry, miss. You can't just come in here. Please leave before I call security to remove you." Just as Claire looked around, a saleswoman with a nametag that read Nora on her chest reprimanded Claire and pulled her out of the store.Naturally, Claire was confused; why would the saleswoman kick her out when she was trying to make a purchase? "But I want to find a necklace for my mom's birthday," Claire said, refusing to leave and letting go of Nora's hand that was holding hers. "Your mom's birthday? Why don't you go to the thrift store and find her a necklace? Maybe you can find a suitable necklace for your mom there." Nora's words immediate
Claire was just curious and silent. Meanwhile, the saleswoman looked indifferent and played with her red lacquered nails. She didn't care who Alex called. A few minutes later, the manager of the 'Black Rose' store, Leuwis, came through the door with a firm step. Seeing her boss coming, Nora, who had been busy with her nails, immediately pretended to be very busy and diligent and went to Leuwis. "Nora, what's going on?" Leuwis asked Nora with an irritated look on his face. "Mr. Leuwis, these two people came into the store to look at some jewelry. In fact, they have no money. Their presence is only disturbing the customers coming into our store. I have asked them to leave, but they insist on staying. You should call security immediately to remove them from the store. People like them might steal." PHow surprised Nora was when her complaint was met with a very hard slap from Leuwis. The slap landed on her right cheek, leaving a red mark and a sting, as well as a shocking sense of e
"Happy birthday, Mom!" Claire exclaimed excitedly as she walked into her mother's treatment room and handed over a box containing a diamond necklace.Emma was wide-eyed at the gifts from her daughter and son-in-law. Yes! Alex had also come to the hospital to accompany Claire and surprise his mother-in-law. "Thank you, Claire, Alex. I'm very happy. You shouldn't have bothered buying gifts and cake. Just having you two around makes my birthday special," Emma said with a big smile."Mom, you should know that this necklace was actually bought when there was a big promotion for the hundredth person. And I won the promotion." Claire couldn't resist sharing her best jewelry-buying experience.Seeing the happy look on his wife's face, Alex felt proud of himself for giving her that little bit of happiness. When Claire told her the real price of the two necklaces, Emma was shocked. Especially when Emma heard that Claire had bought them at the Black Rose. "You are very lucky, Claire. I'm hes
Afraid of getting caught, Alex was forced to nod."Why didn't you tell me? Congratulations, I'd love to hear it. I've already cooked lunch. Let's eat together."Alex complied as Claire pulled his hand and they sat down behind the dining table.Claire's face turned red when Alex looked at the food."I'm sorry, our lunch menu today is very simple. We've run out of food in the fridge. I forgot, we're supposed to go shopping once a month. I still have some money in my purse.""Keep your money, Claire. I have the money. Let's go to the supermarket and do our shopping," Alex said as he wolfed down his food and looked at Claire."But you just started work today. Oh, did your boss give you a signing bonus? Wow, he's so nice."Alex just smiled slightly at his wife's guess."Alright. Then we'll go to the supermarket," a smile appeared on Claire's face.That beautiful smile made the corners of Alex's lips curl. Claire didn't change, wearing only her sling bag, while Alex decided to stay in his c
Noah laughed and shoved his hands into his pockets. "That useless husband finally showed his face again. Turns out you're just a handyman," Noah scoffed, his eyes fixed on the construction uniform Alex was wearing.Alice laughed softly at Alex's appearance, which she found very disgusting. Although his face was very handsome, it would be useless if he was just a construction worker."I will give you a chance to apologize to my wife. If you don't, I will have you thrown out of this mall in disgrace!""Oh, is that a threat? A worker is threatening the CEO of the Sanders Company." Noah clapped his hands."He's so shameless. How dare he try to threaten us." Alice snorted. Her arms folded across her chest.Claire was getting tired of this argument so she put her arm around Alex. "Alex, we should go home now. We don't need to deal with them.""No, Claire. It's not us who should go, it's them."Alex's words made Noah smile sarcastically. "You're really shameless? I'm calling security right no
Alex squinted. He knew what the cashier was thinking. She probably thought that Alex was just a worker who had stolen a rich man's black card."Sir, where did you get the black card?" the cashier asked Alex."Why do you ask that? The black card is mine!"Alex's calm reply made the cashier smile sarcastically. "Really? Do you know that these black cards are only owned by the wealthiest few? Your appearance doesn't suggest that you deserve to own one," the cashier said, giving Alex a dismissive look.Alex's forehead wrinkled. "You're just a cashier, your job is to serve the customers, not meddle in matters that don't concern you," Alex said."But as a cashier in the largest supermarket in New York, I will not accept payment for stolen goods. I'm sure this black card belongs to your boss and you stole it. Confess quickly! If not, I'll call the police!"The corners of Alex's lips twitched as he heard the threat from the cashier in front of him."Go ahead and call the police! I'm not afraid
"You bastard, Claire Jhonson!" Alice returned home with hasty steps. Her feet stamped the floor in annoyance.She threw her expensive bag on the couch before collapsing on the living room sofa."Alice, what's wrong, dear? Why do you come home with a frown on your face?" Nancy approached her daughter. Followed by Graham, who was also concerned.His forehead was furrowed with curiosity. It was rare for their daughter to come home upset."It's Claire.""Claire?" Graham repeated. Suddenly his face clouded at the mention of his eldest daughter's name."Yes. She embarrassed me.""What did she do to you? Tell me!""Noah and I went to the grocery store today and ran into Claire and her husband. Claire was unhappy to see me with Noah and asked her husband to throw me out of the store. Claire humiliated me. That's the first time I've ever been humiliated in front of a crowd." With her cunning, Alice was good at making up lies.Graham's blood boiled immediately. His jaw clenched until the veins i
“Alice, Daddy knows you are very smart and always reliable. Whatever your idea is, Daddy will support it. Let's do it together so that our house won't be seized and our family company will be safe.”“Daddy's sure, my idea is a bit outrageous, but after all, Daddy wouldn't let us live on the streets, right? It's for our own good.”“Don't hesitate to say it, Alice! It's okay. Papa will agree with your idea. Quickly tell us what idea you have?” asked Graham enthusiastically.Nancy nodded quickly. Her face looked just as curious as Graham's.“What if we...” Alice began to share an idea she had that would allow them to save the company and their home.Hearing that, big smiles spread across Graham and Nancy's lips.From the look on their faces, it seemed that Graham and Nancy were very much in agreement with the plan that their daughter had.***“What's Daddy calling me about?&rdq
Alex leads Claire to the car.He opened the car door for Claire. Claire got inside and sat nervously on the passenger seat beside the driver's seat.The heat was running through her body. It felt like Claire wanted to take off her clothes right now and feel the touch of Alex's warm hands.Once inside the car, Alex immediately touched Claire's cheek and pulled her in so that he could kiss her lips gently.Claire enjoyed it. The influence of the drug made her sanity a little drained. Her hand unconsciously went to what was protruding under Alex's pants and caressed it.“You really can't stand it?” asked Alex, whispering in between his paused kisses.Claire's sad eyes implied resignation. Her head nodded slowly.“I can't take it anymore, Alex. Help me,” she whispered.Alex quickly took off the suit he was wearing, then threw it on the back seat.He opened his tie and shirt buttons one by one un
“Noah. Don't do that to me! Don't you dare touch me! I don't want to! Let go of me, Noah!”“But unfortunately your body demands that I satisfy you because the medicine I mixed into your drink has already taken effect. So, you don't have to be embarrassed and hold back. I will help you fulfill your desire, Claire.”Claire's eyeballs widened. It turned out that all of this was really Noah's plan.Noah had organized everything carefully.“Come on Claire! Let's do the foreplay now. I can't wait to enjoy your beautiful body.” Noah unbuttoned his shirt one by one. Then he threw it in any direction.After that, Noah also took off his belt. While he looked at Claire who was silent. But sweat started to appear around her neck and forehead.Then Noah approached Claire again with his body almost naked. Only the triangular cloth wrapped around his waist.“Noah... Please let me go!” Claire whimpered.
Meanwhile, Brant was watching Claire who was now hugging Jenny to give her a gift.The two friends were talking to each other and smiling widely.Unbeknownst to Brant, a waiter approached and poured a drink into his glass.Unsuspecting, Brant gulped down the drink until half was left.After a few minutes, Brant felt his eyes become heavy. He was very sleepy.“Why am I suddenly so sleepy?” he mumbled in wonder as he tried to widen his eyes so he wouldn't fall asleep.Eventually, Brant fell asleep in a sitting position with his head on the table.At the same time, Noah approached the table where Claire had been sitting.While Claire was busy chatting with Jenny, Noah was now pouring something into Claire's orange juice.Then his lips broke into a lopsided smile. “Tonight you must be mine, Claire. I'm sure Mr. Knight won't want you anymore after knowing I touched you,” Noah said and grinned.&
“Alex, all this...” Claire couldn't continue her words because she was so moved.But at that moment Alex hugged her from behind and he whispered in Claire's left ear.“I decorated all of this,” Alex whispered, telling his wife that he was the one who had decorated their room to be as romantic as possible.Hearing Alex's answer, Claire raised one eyebrow.“You decorated it?”Alex nodded his head.“Yes. Do you like it, dear?” Alex asked Claire as he patted his wife's left shoulder.With her eyes glazed over, Claire then nodded her head and she still gazed fondly at the entire corner of her room.“Yes. I really, really, really like it. I didn't expect you to be so good at decorating this room. I didn't know you had a romantic side,” Claire replied.Alex laughed at his wife's words. He released his embrace and now turned Claire around and cupped his hands on her che
Coming home from the mall, Claire was surprised to see her husband's car parked neatly in the front yard.Sure enough, her husband was home and greeted her at the doorway.“Alex? Are you home?” asked Claire, approaching Alex and pecking his right cheek.There were some groceries that Claire carried in her hand. Alex helped carry some of his wife's groceries. “I heard from Brant that you deliberately left the house without his knowledge.”Claire silently bit her lip. Alex's eyeballs glared at her sharply, making her stutter.“I just don't like-”“Don't like being watched?” guessed Alex.Claire nodded slowly.Alex let out a rough breath, then rubbed his face. “Claire, I hired Brant to have someone look after you when I'm not around. Besides, he can follow you from a distance if you feel uncomfortable.”Claire's head bowed deeply. Her hands gripped the strap of her grocery bag tightly.Her lips pursed. She had expected Alex to get angry if he found out she left without her bodyguard.“I
After work, Claire went to the mall to buy some personal items.Alex couldn't accompany her because he had an important meeting with a client.Even so, Alex doesn't let his wife travel without security.He hired a bodyguard named Brant to guard and accompany Claire everywhere.However, Claire deliberately leaves the house quietly so that Brant won't follow her. Because she wanted to go shopping to the mall only accompanied by Jenny, who is her best friend.However, while she was busy shopping, Claire was visited by Noah, who approached her with a face full of regret. “Hi, Claire!” “You?!” squealed Claire, raising one eyebrow.Jenny snorted, folding her arms across her chest. “Stop bothering Claire! You dumped her a long time ago, so don't even try to get close to her!”“I have no business with you! My business is with Claire,” Noah snapped back, glaring at Jenny. Then Noah turned his gaze to Claire. His eyes, which used to stare resentfully at Claire, were now soft and regretful.
“What about the thugs you sent to Graham's house? Did they do their job properly?” Alex asked Vincent over the phone. He asked in a whisper so as not to be heard by his wife who was currently getting a hair dryer from outside the room to dry her wet hair. [Everything is according to your orders, Mr. Knight. They destroyed things in Graham's house and threatened Alice and her mother. Unfortunately, Graham was not at home, so he did not receive any threats]“It doesn't matter. The important thing is that they've scared those two scheming women. I hope my warning will deter Alice and stop disturbing my household.”[Don't worry, Mr. Knight. If Alice dares to disturb your family, I will give her a heavier punishment] Vincent said like a loyal subordinate.At the same time, Claire came back into the room still with a white towel wrapped around her body. She glanced at Alex who was talking to Vincent on the phone.Claire only glanced at her husband for a moment, then she chose to continue
Meanwhile, inside the house, Alice and Nancy were laughing together in Alice's room.“You managed to sleep with Alex? You're so smart. I'm proud of you.” Nancy patted the thigh of Alice who was sitting beside her.Both of them had big smiles on their faces.Yes, Alice had just told her mother about last night's incident where she tricked Alex into sleeping with her.“Of course, mom. I'm smart because I'm mama's girl,” Alice exclaimed confidently.Nancy laughed. “But, does Alex know you set him up? If he does, I'm afraid instead of you becoming Mrs. Knight, Alex will report you to the police.”Nancy's smile vanished and was replaced with a worried look after her mind suddenly remembered that.“Don't worry. Alex did suspect that I had set him up, but the type of anesthetic I mixed into his drink was the kind that would make the person who consumed it unable to remember what had happened to that person. So, it's unlikely that Alex would have any proof that I set him up,” Alice explained.