Clara is trapped in a marriage with a husband she doesn't know, all thanks to her grandfather who sets her up with a man named Jordan whose figure Clara has never even seen, but she just follows her grandfather's wishes. But no one expected their lives to collide at work, causing various dramas and misunderstandings. Until their relationship threatens to fall apart. Both Clara and Jordan must fight tooth and nail to make sure their marriage doesn't go to waste.
View More“Are you afraid I won’t pay for it?”Offended by Emma’s words, Adrian pulled out his wallet and slapped a large bill onto the counter. “Is this enough?”“I’m sorry, sir, but I-”Emma hadn’t even finished her sentence when she saw Adrian clutching his head, his brow furrowed in pain.“Sir, what’s wrong with you?”Adrian wouldn’t show his weakest side to anyone. He was willing to endure the dizziness to appear strong. “Ah, I’m fine, just a little dizzy. It’s no big deal.”Not wanting to linger, Adrian decided to leave and meet his ex-wife. However, his body felt unsteady, and he suddenly stumbled.“Sir, you...”Adrian couldn’t refuse the woman in the barista uniform as she helped him up. He frowned, feeling a strange sensation. Why was this woman being so kind to him? Most people wouldn’t care if someone experienced the same thing.But right now, Adrian’s dizziness was completely out of control. He fainted, losing consciousness under the dim LED lights.Emma and her male colleague weren
"Raffaelle committed suicide? That's impossible! We still don't know the truth for sure." "Ehhmm!"Everyone stepped aside as they saw the woman with a black shawl hanging around her neck enter the funeral home. Even the large Dior family stopped arguing and instead rushed to surround Clara, crying. A woman appeared among them with swollen eyes and traces of tears etched on her cheeks. "Selena..." Clara embraced her while patting her shoulder to comfort her. "Our sorrow is the same, Raffaelle was a good friend and man, rest assured he will have the best place in his new realm." Clara turned to look at Raffaelle's mother who already considered her as a daughter. "I'm sorry I came late and couldn't join the visitation during Raffaelle's funeral, but I will still pray for him." Behind Clara, a handsome white-skinned man was seen following Clara's movements until everyone looked at them curiously. Even so, Clara ig
"Why have you suddenly changed your mind? Have you been bewitched by Jordan?" Gerald asked, his gaze cold as he sipped the coffee he had brewed after making Clara a drink. "Grandpa, I want to save his life, which is in danger. Can't you let me go again?" Clara pleaded. Gerald's gaze darkened. "Lara, are you seeking death? What if it has a negative impact on you, especially in your current condition?" Clara knew she was being watched, but her stubbornness remained, angering Gerald. "Do you think I'll let you go? Clara, now that you're thinking about him so much, are you sure he'll think about you? What if he doesn't, won't you be disappointed?" Clara didn't want to argue or force her will. She was afraid her grandfather's emotions would worsen and become ferocious, so she decided to lower her head. "Why aren't you saying anything? My words just now weren't wrong, were they?" "It's not like that, Grandpa, but-" Clara's words
"Clara, if you open your eyes while I'm not here, I hope you give me a chance to make things right." With that, Adrian turned and left the unconscious woman alone.But moments after Adrian left, Clara opened her eyes, her gaze vacant. She remembered clearly the time she waited for Jordan to say goodbye before he left for Norway. But when he decided to leave abruptly, filled with disappointment, she was hit by two cars that had lost their brakes."But my condition now..." She looked at her hand, which was hooked up to an IV drip. Reflexively, she sat up, causing the IV to disconnect and blood to seep out."Lara! What are you doing? You're not fully recovered yet." Gerald rushed over to his granddaughter's bed in a panic."Grandpa?" Clara looked at the old man in bewilderment. "Why are you here?"Gerald lifted his head after successfully stopping the bleeding. "You're in this condition, and you're still asking? Isn't this all because of Jordan? Besides, I've already taken care of you
Adrian, Joanne, and Gerald were anxiously awaiting the results of the surgery when Adrian's assistant suddenly approached them."Excuse me, Mr. Halle," he began, "could we talk for a moment? It's about the CCTV footage of Ms. Lara's accident."Joanne lifted her head. "Speak your mind," she commanded, her voice cold.Mark, the assistant, glanced at Adrian for a moment, as if seeking his approval."The surveillance footage from the road seems to have been deliberately tampered with," he continued, "likely, the perpetrator managed to cover their tracks and erase any existing evidence. However, the police are still investigating the matter thoroughly."Adrian furrowed his brow. "Who could have done this?"Gerald and Joanne completely ignored Adrian's question as the operating room door creaked open. The doctor who performed the surgery emerged, his expression strangely puzzling.Adrian rose from his seat and approached the doctor, awaiting his verdict."The operation... was a success," t
Adrian scratched his head, feeling the pressure from his grandmother's threats. He went to the bathroom, hoping to clear his head. Once he felt a bit more composed, he sat down on his bed, leaning back against the pillows, replaying his grandmother's words in his mind. If all his privileges were stripped away, it meant he would no longer be the CEO of his company. A text message arrived, distracting him from his thoughts. It was from his wife, asking about their next meeting. Adrian didn't reply immediately. He was debating what to say. Should he apologize? "No, no! Why should I be afraid of her? But, should I listen to what Grandma said?" He pondered, trying to answer his own questions. Finally, he typed a few words and scheduled their next meeting. "I have to make sure everything goes smoothly so this issue gets resolved," he murmured. He opened his photo gallery, finding a picture of Clara, and stared at it intently. "I'll conquer you after I handle my family problems," Adr
"I knew you'd be here, Adrian."Clara was taken aback as an elegant woman approached her boss, her lips curving into a knowing smile.However, Adrian's reaction was starkly different as she extended her hand toward him. “It's nice to see you again. How are you?”Oddly, the CEO ignored her and walked away, searching for an empty table."I’ve reserved a VIP room over there –""No need, I’ll stay here."Drawing a breath, feeling ignored, the woman glanced briefly at Clara before pulling something out of her purse. "You're his assistant, Adrian? Could you please order drinks from the front?"Who was this woman?Clara stared at the exclusive VIP card she was handed. Owners Clarissa!Clara felt a sense of familiarity. She planned to search for her on Baidu once she had the card.'No way! Clarissa is a gold mining entrepreneur and owner of a globally famous app. If that's the case, she's probably very close to Adrian.'After putting her phone away, Clara bought the best drinks in the caf
"Alright, that's all for this meeting. I'll expect the next report next week."For some reason, Clara felt like Adrian's smile was forced."The boss seems down today. What's wrong with him? Did he just have a fight with his wife?"Apparently, a few staff members shared Clara's thought, as whispers started to fill the room as everyone started leaving.Clara sighed as she was left alone to tidy up the files and laptop from the meeting. Her current situation, added to her disappointment with Jordan last night, made her mind even more muddled. But Clara didn't want her personal problems to affect her work, so she decided to find a solution on her own when she was finished.Back in her office, Clara leaned back in her chair, gazing out the large window with its sheer curtains. 'What should I do?'The ringing of her phone diverted her attention."Yes...""Lara, I have some brands calling, asking if you'd be interested in modeling for their new product launch, which happens in two days."
Clara returned from the restroom and saw that her husband, Jordan, still hadn’t arrived. As she returned to the table, she saw her boss.She greeted her boss, but noticed that his eyes seemed gloomy.Adrian answered briefly, “I’m here to meet a business partner.”“Oh, okay.” Feeling that he wasn’t in the mood to talk, Clara didn’t continue the conversation.Adrian turned and left without looking back. Clara returned to the table and checked her watch. It was already seven forty. Jordan was half an hour late.Frowning, she took out her phone and reread the message she had sent him earlier.There were no errors in the address and time.Why hadn’t he come yet after agreeing to come? Was he letting her down again?What was the matter? Did he not want to meet the woman he married? Did he already hate her before they met?As her mind was filled with various questions, Clara felt a little sad.The steak she was eating tasted bland in her mouth. After swallowing a piece forcefully, she put do
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