"No, I don't. Of course I don't hate you. I just ... just ....""Just what?" Felix demanded.Claire wasn't sure how to explain it properly but she tried not to offend Felix."Look ... you can still do all your responsibilities to Sean without marrying me."Felix shook his head firmly, "I can't.""What do you mean you can't?" Claire asked as she was getting confused.Felix was also at a loss as to how to explain it.He could not possibly tell Claire that he not only wanted to be Sean's legal father but also wanted to be her husband.This was because he knew with certainty that Claire would not believe him.Claire would even think he was crazy for liking her in such a short time.So, Felix tried to rack his brains and reply to her, "It won't be the same. I want to be her father every day, all the time. I want to keep her near me and I ... want to take responsibility for what I've done to you in the past."This of course made Claire even more surprised. Why would he say that? Claire won
Love?That one word came back to Felix's heart.Andrew who saw the confusion and shock in Felix's eyes understood it very well.Of course, for as long as he had known Felix Homann, the man had never once had those feelings for a woman.A woman was just a bedmate to him. Felix treated them all in the same way, just like someone who had helped him with his sexual problems. Never once had he favored a woman. Only Claire. The one who had kept him on edge for years, whom he had only met for a few hours. "Sir, if you're still doubting your own feelings, you might want to try one thing," Andrew said, trying to make a suggestion.Felix replied without turning his head, "What?""You might try secretly bringing Claire to your bed."Felix's face hardened instantly, "Are you crazy? She'll kill me on the spot if she finds out." Andrew explained, "Sir, I understand. But, this will really help you to know whether you are really in love with Claire or not." "I don't understand. What do you mean?"
Montreal, CanadaThe music at the nightclub was deafening. But instead, it made Claire so happy that she expressed herself more through dance.She climbed onto the stage and people began to cheer at her dance moves.Meanwhile, in the southern part of the nightclub, a tall, athletic, good-looking man stood holding his wine glass.That man was Felix Homann, a man of British descent who was enjoying his time at the club after finishing his business.So many women were trying to catch his eye and flirt with him but he ignored them all.Right now he could be seen staring in amazement at Claire, the girl wearing the fiery red dress who had captured the attention of the club goers with her beautiful dancing. The girl was not only beautiful but also very attractive. Captivated by her beautiful face, Felix immediately said to the assistant, “She's very beautiful. Is she one of the dancers at this club?” “I don't know, sir. But judging by her style of dress, she's probably a prostitute,” And
“Claire, you have disappointed me a lot.” Claire looked down, “But it was only once, Dad. Gran, just one time. I never did that again.” “You useless grandson! You've tarnished the good name of the Michel family in front of the company officials,” Christine said, looking annoyed at her granddaughter.“Nana, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.”“But all the bigwigs of this company know, Claire. And even the pictures of you with that obscure man were on display earlier. What else can you do?” Henry said in a fit of rage. Claire was choked up.A few hours later, Claire was sitting on the floor in front of all the Michel family members who were all sitting on chairs. The girl could only look down deeply, not knowing what to do. Jasmine, Claire's younger sister who had just returned from college, was also there but chose to remain a silent spectator. “Ludwig's family has been in touch, they broke off your engagement. Now, he is going to North Carolina to forget about you,” Christine started t
“Mom, how can Claire survive if she has nothing?” Lindsay said, shocked. She had never expected Christine to be that kind to her granddaughter.She then added, “Mom, please let her carry it all.” “No. Let's take out all the facilities that I gave you, Claire!” Christine commanded, not wanting to be denied.With tear-filled eyes, Clairer reached into her wallet and took out all the cards she had and the car keys. She wiped her tears and left the living room. Before she reached the door, she heard her grandmother still grumbling, “What does she think it's like to live outside? Let her understand how hard it is to live outside.” Claire closed her eyes for a moment, endured the pain in her heart and then walked quickly away from the house. She stopped a taxi. “Sir, could you please lift the suitcase?” “Oh, yes miss, just a moment.” Jasmine watched her sister's departure from the window. After the taxi left the front yard of the Michel family home, Jasmine grinned, “I'm sorry, Siste
“Nothing was recorded that day, sir. It seems like the CCTV in the whole building was broken that night,” Andrew replied. “Why is that? She was nowhere to be found and even the CCTV was broken at that time. Don't you think this is strange?” Felix began to feel that there was something odd about it. Andrew responded, “In my opinion, there could have been a malfunction, sir. And since the photos aren't very clear either, then ....” Felix gave him a sharp look that prevented Andrew from finishing his sentence. “This is strange. I'm even more curious. Who exactly is she? Is it possible that she's not a comfort woman?” he muttered in confusion. Andrew was still silent. “Have you questioned the staff here?” “I have, sir. Twice, in fact. But their answers remain the same. No one knows that woman.”Felix touched his chin, growing increasingly clueless. “It gets weirder. Andrew, investigate again. I don't want to know, you have to find her at all costs.” However, day after day passed,
Sherly clicked her tongue, "I just came in last night, right after you got home." "Why all of a sudden, ma'am?" Claire said in surprise. "Yeah, I don't know, he basically brought a big group and booked all the parts in the Cleveland area." Claire gaped. She immediately sat down in her chair and opened the information screen. The area in question was the area with the most complete facilities in the resort and of course the prices were the highest. "Crazy. He must be really rich to have booked the whole area. How could he have paid for it all again?" Claire stared at the screen in disbelief. Sherly nodded with a smile on her face, "Are you in charge of the welcome event?" "Why me, ma'am? Wouldn't you do it if you had such a big client?" Claire asked in surprise. "Just you this time, I have business outside the resort for a few days," Sherly said. Claire sighed. "Don't stress too much about looking like that! There's an extra bonus," Sherly said. Claire, who was originally wea
Stuttering, Claire let the strange man take the bouquet of flowers but she herself was still stunned. No, Claire. He can't possibly remember you. That was many years ago. This man in front of you was Don Juan. How could he possibly remember one of his prey? You're just thinking too much, Claire. The woman shook her head, trying to convince herself that the strange man had really forgotten about her. Felix cleared his throat quite loudly until Claire finally woke up from her reverie and immediately said, "Sir, come with us!" Felix didn't reply and just stared at Claire flatly, but strangely, Claire knew that the man was waiting for her to show him the way. With mixed hearts, Claire walked in front of Felix, followed by a group of all members of the Homann family. They were directed to a room that had been prepared beforehand. "Please enjoy your time, Sir, Ma'am." Claire said politely, trying to calm herself down but failing. However, seeing Felix's flat attitude, it seemed that
Love?That one word came back to Felix's heart.Andrew who saw the confusion and shock in Felix's eyes understood it very well.Of course, for as long as he had known Felix Homann, the man had never once had those feelings for a woman.A woman was just a bedmate to him. Felix treated them all in the same way, just like someone who had helped him with his sexual problems. Never once had he favored a woman. Only Claire. The one who had kept him on edge for years, whom he had only met for a few hours. "Sir, if you're still doubting your own feelings, you might want to try one thing," Andrew said, trying to make a suggestion.Felix replied without turning his head, "What?""You might try secretly bringing Claire to your bed."Felix's face hardened instantly, "Are you crazy? She'll kill me on the spot if she finds out." Andrew explained, "Sir, I understand. But, this will really help you to know whether you are really in love with Claire or not." "I don't understand. What do you mean?"
"No, I don't. Of course I don't hate you. I just ... just ....""Just what?" Felix demanded.Claire wasn't sure how to explain it properly but she tried not to offend Felix."Look ... you can still do all your responsibilities to Sean without marrying me."Felix shook his head firmly, "I can't.""What do you mean you can't?" Claire asked as she was getting confused.Felix was also at a loss as to how to explain it.He could not possibly tell Claire that he not only wanted to be Sean's legal father but also wanted to be her husband.This was because he knew with certainty that Claire would not believe him.Claire would even think he was crazy for liking her in such a short time.So, Felix tried to rack his brains and reply to her, "It won't be the same. I want to be her father every day, all the time. I want to keep her near me and I ... want to take responsibility for what I've done to you in the past."This of course made Claire even more surprised. Why would he say that? Claire won
"Sorry, Ludwig. I've actually liked you for a long time, but never expressed it because I respected the relationship between the two of you," Jasmine explained.She put on as pitiable an expression as she could so that Ludwig would sympathize with her.Ludwig didn't understand her feelings but he seemed unable to accept them. He was afraid that their relationship would become awkward. And it's true, since then their relationship had gotten worse and worse as Ludwig increasingly felt that Jasmine was trying to take his heart.In fact, without hesitation Jasmine used dirty means to lure Ludwig without Ludwig's knowledge. But, Ludwig still couldn't accept the love of his legal wife.Jasmine always covered up all her heartache in front of her family and despite being repeatedly shaken by a deep sense of sadness due to Ludwig's not-so-nice treatment of her, she still protected him from her family.It's now been years since they've been together, but Ludwig still didn't show the slightest
The words of her family really seemed to slap Jasmine. Everything she had ever wanted was dashed instantly. Her efforts were destroyed, aka nothing but Claire's departure.She never wanted that to happen to her. In fact, at that time her family openly asked her to indirectly replace Claire.She was asked to become Claire. She was required to learn so many things that she herself was not sure she had the freedom to do anything.However, after all that she luckily got a reply that put a big smile on her face."The Beyer Family is asking us for a favor." Christine said one evening."Their company is in crisis and only we can help them," Christine continued as she looked at all her family members.Henry of course knew this because he was the one who was consulted by the Beyer family."But, I have made one condition if they want to be helped," Henry said.Jasmine, who wasn't interested in the matter at all, didn't really listen and just concentrated on her dinner.However, when suddenly th
In the end Claire went to the nightclub with Jasmine and wore a sexy red dress that revealed her cleavage. Obviously Claire felt very uncomfortable with her own appearance, but she chose to ignore the discomfort.In her heart, Jasmine was really very jealous of Claire who only wore the dress without makeup and already looked so very beautiful and extremely charming.What's more, Jasmine had also managed to dress Claire up like a party queen at the nightclub with a fiery red lipstick that was the same color as the dress she was wearing.No wonder that as soon as the two of them stepped into the place where people were free to dance and express themselves, Claire immediately became the center of attention.There were so many men looking with interest at Claire who at that moment in the evening looked so stunning and so amazing.In fact, it could be said that Claire stole the attention of almost all the male visitors, making the women stare at her with envy and jealousy.If Jasmine hadn
However, what can be said. Jasmine could never destroy the relationship between Ludwig and Claire.Ludwig really was very loyal to her sister, while her sister also seemed to love Ludwig very much.Her irritation then became intense. Jasmine still couldn't let Ludwig go even though she couldn't do anything about it.In the end, she even witnessed Ludwig proposing to Claire.At that time, the atmosphere was very romantic. Ludwig proposed to Claire on her brother's birthday."I have never met a woman so perfect as you that this heart can never be willing if you are with another man."The family present at Claire Michel's birthday celebration were amazed by Ludwig's declaration of love for Claire."Therefore, please allow me to be your companion forever," Ludwig continued with his eyes full of love for Claire.Claire, who did not expect to be proposed to on her birthday, replied with a word that finally made everyone clap loudly."Thank you, I promise to make you happy for the rest of my
Ludwig didn't know why Jasmine thought he was so stubborn.However, he could only give her an answer that would never change, "Because my heart will never change and you know who my heart belongs to."After saying that Ludwig quickly changed his clothes and then left the apartment he shared with his wife.As soon as Ludwig left, Jasmine's hatred for her biological brother grew."Why does the one Ludwig loves have to be you, Claire? Why you?"Not only did she hate Claire for taking everything from her but she also wanted to destroy her sister."Since childhood you've taken everything, Claire. Then, why is it that Ludwig is the only one I want to have but you also took him away? Why should you get everything? Why?"Suddenly, Jasmine seemed to be reminded of her past where she and Claire were still students.Several years ago,At that time Claire had worn his high school uniform while Jasmine was still wearing her white and blue uniform. They were having breakfast in the morning with th
"Yes, Ma'am. We understand," the men said in unison. Even Jason, though reluctantly, replied to the manager.Shirley then dismissed them and the staff returned to their respective workplaces.That left Jason and Elena, a staff member who was now also Shirley's subordinate. The girl still couldn't accept Shirley's words and looked upset about it but she tried to suppress it."Isn't she the one who looks strange? No?" Elena asked Jason.Jason nodded his head quickly, "It looks like she doesn't really like this news.""Yes. Why would he not like it if his single subordinate could now be in a relationship with a superior at this resort?" Jason snorted when he heard Elena's question.The man did not expect Elena to be a very innocent girl who would not suspect anyone.Yet in her eyes, Shirley's manner of speaking was very clear. Her actions reflected Shirley's dislike for Claire.But Jason was still kind enough to explain, "Ms. Shirley most likely also likes Mr. Felix or at least has a c
Before Felix could begin answering Claire's questions, the doctor who was treating Sean came back out of the room and met the two anxious people."Sean has passed the critical period and will now be transferred to the hospitalization room soon," the doctor said.Claire breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the good news. Felix couldn't help but feel relieved as he hurriedly said to the doctor, "Thank you for saving Sean, Doc."Felix rarely said those words, but this time he felt he had to. All this was of course for his son's sake."No need to thank me, it's my job to save all patients."Felix nodded politely at the doctor. Claire said the same thing. Felix then told a nurse standing next to the doctor, "Please, move my son to the best room in the hospital."The nurse replied with an obedient nod.My son. Claire, who heard those two words spoken so clearly by Felix, frowned. Felix didn't seem at all awkward about saying those two words, as if he was really very used to saying t