All Chapters of Widowed Billionaire Looking For Love: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Antony was quite surprised that afternoon when suddenly his finance manager walked into his room and asked for a waiver of the penalty fee for leaving one of his employees without prior notice."She has done a lot for our company, sir. I'm just asking for leniency on the penalty for the offense she committed." Shelly said straight to the point."Who resigned? What was the reason?" Antony asked inquisitively."Miss Hampton. The reason is health." Shelly said which was more like a thunderbolt in Antony's ears."Claire?" he asked incredulously. Shelly instantly nodded her head. "She resigned? Today?" he asked again. Shelly nodded her head again. "Where is she?" Antony asked as he got up and looked for her."She went home a while ago, sir." Shelly said again.Antony looked back at Shelly with his piercing gaze. He wanted to be angry at the woman who was older than him. But Antony knew that it wasn't his fault because Claire's resignation was entirely Antony's fault."Alright, you can go."

Claire enjoyed the cool mountain air in the morning with a cup of coffee in her hand. She felt like she was filming a commercial this morning—the beautiful natural scenery, a steaming cup of coffee in her hand, and her relaxed stance, one hand resting on the terrace railing of her room.Yes, after successfully getting away from Antony, Claire had asked the taxi driver to be her personal driver until she reached her destination. First, she asked the driver to stop by a clothing store that sold complete outfits, including undergarments. Then, she asked him to take her to a 24-hour convenience store to buy some food. Finally, she requested that the driver take her to a lodge she had found online.And now, here she was, spending the night—and possibly a few more—in a camping-themed lodge, having chosen a luxury room, tempted by the offer of a hot water Jacuzzi.Since last night, Claire had switched her phone to airplane mode, making it impossible to receive any messages or calls, and she

"Aren't you going back to the city?" Gladwin asked as they enjoyed lunch on the porch of Claire's rented room."Why?" Claire replied flatly."Aren't you bothered by how much money you're spending every night on this room?" her twin asked, mouth full. Claire just shrugged in response. "I know you're loaded, but that doesn't mean you should waste your money like this. Instead of spending it on lodging, why not donate some to your poor, struggling student of a brother?" he said, grinning.Claire raised an eyebrow, looking at Gladwin with a mocking gaze. "Don't forget your share of the inheritance is way bigger than mine," she replied, making Gladwin laugh.After lunch, Claire finally decided to check out. Gladwin, who had driven over in his own car, tempted his twin with a brief trip to a strawberry-picking farm. Naturally, Claire was thrilled at the idea.It was late afternoon by the time they reached Gladwin's private residence—an apartment in the heart of the city, quite a distance fr

"So, you're going back to the office this Monday, right?" Antony coaxed, gazing intently at Claire. Claire shook her head in response. "Why?" he asked, confused."I don't want to be ignored anymore," Claire said in a whiny tone.Instantly, Antony tensed up. "Honey, you know that's not true. Didn't I just tell you that I didn't mean to ignore you?" he replied.Claire chuckled. She cupped Antony's face with both hands, which still bore a pouty expression. Deliberately, she pressed his cheeks together, causing his lips to pucker out, making Claire laugh even more."Besides, if you resign like that, you'll have to pay a penalty. Don't you care about your money?" Antony continued to try to persuade her, but Claire pulled her hands away and shrugged indifferently."I just need to pay it; it won't be that much," she said flatly. "Besides, what's the point of having a boyfriend who owns the company if I still have to pay the penalty with my own money?""What will you do after you quit? Don't

H-1 The EngagementThe noisy bustle at Claire's home made her heart pound erratically. While most brides-to-be would feel excited on the eve of their engagement, Claire felt more anxious and on guard.She was happy, of course. Who wouldn't be happy to finally be proposed to by someone they loved and who loved them back? But the fear of her mother's reaction—the rejection she might face tomorrow when her mother sees the person coming in place of her preferred son-in-law—filled Claire with dread.What would happen tomorrow? What if her mother rejected Antony and his family? Claire poured all her worries out to her twin brother. But, with his usual calmness, Gladwin reassured her that, like it or not, tomorrow their mother would accept Antony and his family, if only to save face in front of the guests. Yet, what if Gladwin and their other brothers were wrong?What if her mother's pride, preferring not to have a son-in-law who was a divorcé, was stronger than the embarrassment she'd face