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Clarence’s scathing remarks have destroyed any illusions she may have had up until now. Her face was pallid, and she silently held the wheelchair's handles. "I... I didn't think so."

"Are you serious? So why were you looking so content? I've told you before, Stella: you are merely my public assistant."

She remained silent, biting her lower lip.

"The only reason I'm assisting you is to prevent you from damaging the Conrad family's reputation. Do you get it?”

Clarence was once again callous, even though he was acting kindly in the shop. And it made sense why his demeanor had abruptly shifted. He gave his explanation for why he had purchased the entire mall for her. As it turned out, she wasn't what mattered to him—just the conrad family's face. She had even been secretly rather happy.

Clarence had now admitted the truth about what he had done, and she was only very deeply ashamed. Naturally, Joseph, who was following them, heard what they were talking about.

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