Hearing a familiar voice, Claire turned her head, then exhaled lazily as she saw Noah and Alice stop in front of her."Why are you wandering around here, Claire? Where's your useless husband?" Noah asked with a scornful look at Claire."None of your business," Claire replied firmly, then turned to leave."Where are you going, Claire? This is not your place. Don't you know where you are? You're standing in front of the Golden Era Enterprise. The biggest company in New York. How could you dare to come here with your shabby appearance. You didn't think to pick up trash around Golden Era, did you?" Alice grabbed Claire's arm as she started to walk away, then showered her with insults."You don't have to tell me, I already know where I am. I came here for an job interview.""What did you say, Claire? Job interview?" Alice repeated Claire's words, raised an eyebrow, and then laughed.Noah also laughed at the two funny words.Claire remained silent, watching them with her piercing eyes. She w
It was true.A few minutes later, Nova arrived and they immediately greeted her in a friendly manner.Sitting together, Noah and Alice expressed their intention to work with Golden Era. Ronald proudly introduced Noah as the new CEO of the Sanders Company."Noah is my nephew who is very reliable in business. Although he is new, he has extraordinary abilities. I assure you that Golden Era will not regret working with the Sanders Company," Ronald told Nova, who was studying the files Noah and Alice had brought with them.At first, the three of them smiled broadly when they saw Nova reviewing the files.However, the smiles on their faces vanished when Nova suddenly closed the file and half-threw it on the table, as if the whole file didn't interest her at all."I'm sorry, but unfortunately, Golden Era refuses to cooperate with your company," Nova said, causing the three of them to immediately tense up."What? How is that possible? Mrs. Nova, why did you make such a unilateral decision? I m
To celebrate her success in joining the Golden Era Company, Claire cooked more tonight and had dinner with Alex. "Congratulations, Claire! I'm proud of you. I knew you'd fit right in at Golden Era." Alex raised the glass of wine in front of Claire, to which Claire responded by bringing her own glass closer to make a clinking sound. "Thank you, Alex. I really can't believe I was able to do that." Claire blinked with a wide smile. But then his brow furrowed. "But... there are some things that make me wonder. During the interview with Golden Era, everything seemed so easy. They were very friendly. Even Mr. Knight's secretary was friendly. The interview was over in a few minutes. It surprised me and made me think... how could it be so easy?" Claire couldn't stop thinking. In all her life, she had never had such an easy interview. "This is because they already know your potential. Those people in the Golden Era must be able to judge which candidates are the best to join the company."
When Claire arrived at the office, she was ushered into one of the departments and seated behind a desk with several other female employees. Claire introduced herself as the new employee in her department. However, only some people welcomed her introduction. Others looked at her sarcastically. One of the people who didn't like Claire's presence was Camila. With her hands in her lap, she walked up to Claire and dropped her coffee on Claire's design paper. "I'm sorry. My hand slipped," Camila said, putting on a guilty face, but the corners of her lips curled into a mischievous smile. Claire scowled. She knew that what Camila had done was intentional. But since Claire was a new employee, she decided not to prolong the matter. "It's okay," she replied and went back to work."What are you drawing?" with an annoyed face, Camila grabbed Claire's paper and stared at it intently. "Please give me back my paper!" Claire tried to grab it again, but Camila quickly hid it behind her back. Se
"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
"Excuse me, miss. Here's your complimentary wine." Alice was surprised when a waitress came over to her table and placed 3 bottles of wine in front of her."Is this all for me?" asked Alice, pointing at herself.Rachel was also stunned. Because the price of wine in this bar is very expensive. Because the wine they served was the best.After getting the answer from the waitress, Alice smiled with a surprised face."Alice, it seems that the boss of this bar is here, and he is watching you. That's why he's giving you free wine." Rachel's words made both corners of Alice's lips smile."But I didn't see the man watching me." Alice's eyes wandered."Maybe he's hiding somewhere. To hell with that. We should just have a drink. This is the best wine. You have to share it with me!" Rachel poured the wine from the bottle into a glass.Alice nodded in agreement and drank it with Rachel.Unbeknownst to them, Alex and James were watching in silence. A satisfied smile appeared on Alex's lips."Mr. K
"Is she your first love?" asked Claire. A pang of jealousy entered her heart.Alex shook his head. "No.""Is she your happiest ex that you still can't forget?""Not really.""Is she a close friend of yours?"Alex shook his head again. "No.""Then who is she?" Claire's brow furrowed in curiosity."My grandmother," Alex replied.Claire was instantly stunned, while Alex laughed amusedly at his wife's annoyed face."You are! Why didn't you tell me earlier that the person you wanted me to meet was your grandmother? Why did you have to call her your favorite woman to upset me?"Alex laughed and pulled Claire closer to his body until the woman's head rested on Alex's chest. Alex ran his fingers through his wife's hair."Why is that? My grandmother is the woman I love the most in this world, next to you. Since my parents died, my grandmother and grandfather have taken care of me.""Where did your grandmother live?""In Germany.""And when is your grandmother coming to New York?" Claire asked.
"Mr. Joe, how can you decide for them to live in an exclusive unit when Alex hasn't even paid for the house?" Noah, feeling unacceptable, finally spoke up.Claire was also surprised by Joe's decision. However, she thought that maybe her husband's boss is actually a wealthy person who allowed them to live in an exclusive unit in Luxury Hills.Besides, Alex said, his boss is the owner of that elite housing."They don't have to pay. They can live in any unit they want in Luxury Hills," Joe replied.Noah narrowed his eyes. He shook his head slowly.Meanwhile, Alice's lips parted. Her hand squeezed the hem of her skirt. A look of envy was clearly reflected in her eyes. How could Claire, who had married a poor man, now officially live in Luxury Hills?"I have one more thing to say." Alex said as he crossed one leg over the other. His eyes looked directly at Joe. Then Alex pointed his finger at Noah and Alice."These two have been trying to make a scene here. They're being very disruptive. I
"What are you doing here? Picking out a house?" asked Alice with mockery in her tone. "Whatever we're doing, we don't have to tell you," Alex replied coldly, making the smile on Alice's face disappear in an instant.The look on Noah's face was clouded. He obviously didn't like his girlfriend being treated so coldly."Miss Claire and Mr. Alex are choosing the house they're going to buy. Would Mr. and Miss like to take a look at the houses that are still available in Luxury Hills?" the female officer replied to Noah and Alice in a friendly manner.A mocking smile played on their lips when they learned that Alex and Claire wanted to buy a house in Luxury Hills."I'm sorry, but as far as I know, houses in Luxury Hills are very expensive. Don't you think they might come up empty-handed?" Noah's eyes looked at Alex.And Alex returned them with a glare."Just leave them alone," Claire whispered. Before her husband could get angry, she quickly rubbed Alex's arm and soothed his anger."Mr. Al
Claire returned home with Alex.Claire had just finished showering this morning. Her smooth white body was wrapped only in a towel that stretched from her chest to her thighs.Meanwhile, her wet hair was loose and dripping with water, even though it had been scrubbed with a small towel before."Where's Alex? Did he go out? But where would he be this early in the morning?" Claire's brow furrowed when she didn't see her husband."Ouch, my acid reflux is starting up again. I need to eat breakfast first," Claire said, touching her stomach.Sure that Alex was out, Claire decided to leave the room wearing only a white towel.Her feet went into the kitchen. She made a few slices of marmalade bread, then devoured one of them."I think it would be better with tea." Claire made tea for herself and Alex.But she couldn't find a single tray in the kitchen. So Claire had to hold the two cups of tea with both hands.However, Claire's steps came to an abrupt halt when the edge of the towel on her ch
"Throw this bitch away like garbage!" Derek dragged Alice's body to the floor and then ordered Brian and Tom to drag Alice out of his hotel room.After enjoying Alice's body, Derek grinned broadly and sat back on the sofa, sipping his drink.Meanwhile, Alice was crying softly while wearing a tattered dress.Her hair was a mess, as was the thick makeup that had melted on her face. Lipstick had run down her chin and cheeks.Alice already looked like a creepy clown, or rather a madwoman."I have to send a picture of you to my boss," Derek said as he took a picture of Alice's tearful appearance and sent it to Alex.Yes, Derek considered Alex to be his boss now. He didn't want to die stupidly at Alex's hands or have his business destroyed, so Derek was willing to obey any orders from the figure of Mr. Knight.After sending a picture of Alice to Alex, Derek waved his hand in front of his face and ordered Tom and Brian to take Alice away imm
Alice had just come out of a fancy shopping mall.She carried several bags of groceries."It wasn't for nothing that Mom sold the garbage woman to the Mafia boss. Now I can buy lots of clothes, bags and jewelry from top brands. Turns out Claire is quite useful too," Alice muttered as she entered the basement of the mall with a smile on her face.However, she was surprised, when two men suddenly smothered her mouth from behind and dragged her into the car.Alice sat in the back seat with her hands tied behind her back with a rope. "Who are you guys? Let go of my hands! If you don't, I'll scream!" Alice threatened.The two people who had kidnapped her earlier were Tom and Brian."Just scream. No one will hear you," grinned Tom, who was sitting next to Alice.Brian, who was at the wheel, chimed in. "You better shut up, bitch! Just sit tight, and we won't hurt you.”Alice's eyes widened when someone dared to call her a bitch.But she could not escape as the car drove away from the mall a
Nancy? This name Alex would remember in his mind as the one who tried to cause trouble for his wife. Alex's blood immediately boiled over. His grip on Tom's shirt collar tightened even more, leaving Tom almost out of breath, but finally Alex released his grip with a rough motion.He took Claire's unconscious body into his arms.As he held Claire, Alex growled angrily and said. "I'm not going to kill you, but there is one condition..."***At the Graham home.Nancy laughed at the many bills she had spread out on the living room table.Alice was smiling too. There was an irresistible gleam of joy in her eyes."Mom, so you sold Claire to a mob boss?" asked Alice, looking both happy and surprised.Clutching the money to her chest, Nancy nodded. "That's right, dear.""But why did you do it?""Our company is unstable after many investors withdrew their cooperation with us. We need money to save the company. Isn't this the most appropriate way?"Alice nodded her head, then smiled. It was tr
This weekend, Claire took Alex to the hospital to see her mother."My mom will be so happy to see us," Claire said as she walked into the hospital, holding Alex's arm.Alex smiled and nodded his head. "Yes. I'm sure she misses her only son-in-law a lot too." Alex's joke made Claire laugh. Just then, they ran into an administrator named Stella. Stella looked surprised to see Alex with Claire.Back then, Claire had asked Stella about the man who had paid her mother's hospital bill. But Stella couldn't answer, and now Stella saw that man standing next to Claire."Sir..." just as Stella was about to speak, Alex suddenly signaled with his eyes for silence.Understanding Alex's gesture, Stella slowly nodded, then looked down and walked past them as if she had never seen Alex before.Claire's forehead wrinkled at Stella's departure, however. Then her eyes looked at Alex with a curious expression."Why does that administrator seem to want to greet you?""What's wrong, Claire? Are you jealo