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"Enough!" Clarence tried to push her away by holding onto her wrists.

She took a step forward, not willing to give up. "You haven't answered my question yet."

He wrapped his arms around her waist and attempted to push her away as veins emerged from his forehead. But she was being so persistent, and her only source of guidance was her gut.

Clarence attempted to compel her to step away once more, but she sat on his lap with her arms around his neck. The stunned crowd just stared.

Clarence was approached by a subordinate who bent down to whisper in his ear. "Do you need any help?"

The others moved in her direction, preparing to take her arms. He looked at them with ferocious eyes. "Back off!"

Their powerful arms hesitated.

Joseph became enraged with the subordinates for their carelessness. They were not perceptive enough to notice Clarence’s discomfort. Unsure of how to respond, Clarence kept her on his lap the entire time.

She sat there, around his neck with her hands. Her