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Clarence’s look was ignored by her, who lowered his gaze. All she knew was that Clarence was berating her. He held her accountable. Who would want his staff and assistant to fight, after all?

Stella didn't realize at first that he was holding her in his arms. Her eyes widened unavoidably.

Clarence brought the wheelchair over to her and embraced her. Then she felt someone pinch her chin.

Clarence compelled her to look up into his eyes. "You know what's enraged me?”

She was enveloped in his icy, manly scent. She shook her head, too stunned to think. "I already knew what happened."

"What? You're aware of that? However, why?"

"All I wanted to do was ask you what it would be. However, you withheld the truth from me." Clarence’s finger flinches her forehead violently at the words.

Stella covered her forehead, clearly in discomfort.

"It hurts, huh?" Clarence scoffed.

"What do you exactly mean?" asked Stella.

"Don't fight with anyone else again." stated Clarence. Her face wa