Corny and Renee had tied the knot a year after Ethan and Maya, which meant they had been married for two years now. Unlike Ethan and Maya—who, for complex reasons, hadn’t been physically intimate in the first three years of their marriage, leading to Maya only recently becoming pregnant—Corny and Renee seemed like a typical couple. By all logic, they should have already started a family if that had been their intention. So when the topic of children came up, a shadow crossed Corny’s face. He fell quiet for a moment, then tipped his wine glass back and downed it in one long gulp. “My parents have been on our backs about having a baby ever since the wedding,” he said, his tone tinged with resignation. “But Renee always says she’s still young and hasn’t reached the ideal age for motherhood.” “She told me she doesn’t want to lose her figure or end up stuck at home as a full-time mom while she’s still in her prime.” Ethan let out a quiet scoff, the corners of his mouth curling with dis

Because Clara had feelings for Ethan, she was deeply concerned about the future of his unborn child with Maya. Whether the baby would be kept or not seemed tied to what kind of relationship Ethan and Maya might still have going forward.Ethan spoke honestly, “I’ve already discussed it with Maya. She’s decided to go through with the pregnancy, but she wants to raise the baby herself. When the time comes, I plan to fight for custody.”Clara knew that, in most cases, mothers were usually awarded custody after separation. She couldn’t understand why Ethan was so intent on taking custody himself—unless he genuinely loved children, she thought.Softly, Clara replied, “I really like kids too. Maya might have a difficult personality, but she’s beautiful, so your child is bound to be adorable.”She added with a smile, “Raising a beautiful child must be quite the experience.”She looked at Ethan with warmth in her eyes. It was clear she was trying to express her willingness to step in as a mate

Clara looked at Ethan with a soft, reflective gaze. “The moment I truly began to admire you was when I saw you sitting in the president’s office.”“I was honestly shocked. After all, I had promised the Reynolds family that I’d help freeze you out of the business world completely.”She let out a quiet sigh. “But there you were—suddenly promoted to president of Walt Disney Corporation. That alone proved your abilities far surpassed anything I had imagined. In that moment, I realized how naive I had been to underestimate you.”“If you had wanted revenge, everything I worked for over the past seven years could’ve been destroyed in an instant. But instead, you allowed me to stay on as your deputy. You never retaliated.”Clara’s voice grew softer. “Your ambition, your grace, and your sense of restraint... I’ve never seen those qualities so clearly in another man.”She smiled faintly. “That’s when I first started to fall for you.”Women often feel deeply when they encounter a man who is s

Clara drove to the office building with a cheerful heart, a rare smile lingering on her face the entire way. But the moment she stepped out of the elevator onto the executive floor, her expression shifted. The warm glow she carried was replaced by a cool, commanding presence—the composed, no-nonsense demeanor of a powerful CEO. She had returned to being Clara Walport: the poised, formidable president of Walt Disney Corporation. “Miss Walport, you’re here!” Sarah, her assistant, approached briskly. “Mr. Van Gogh and the other executives are waiting in the conference room.” Without breaking stride, Clara replied calmly, “I’m aware. Brew a coffee for me and bring it in.” “Yes, Miss Walport!” Clara moved with purpose, heels clicking across the polished floor. She reached the conference room, pushed open the doors, and walked in. The atmosphere immediately shifted. All the senior executives stood up in unison at her entrance. “Miss Walport!” “Good morning, Miss Walport!” Her comma

At Walt Disney Corporation, the senior executives were either driven by profit or harbored unspoken feelings for Clara. None of them were willing to let her behave so independently—especially when it involved Ethan Sinclair. They were determined to break the two apart.Unwilling to let the situation slide, the executives escalated the matter to Frank Reyes.Meanwhile, Ethan had just arrived at the Express Hotel to pack up his belongings—he was preparing to move in with Clara that evening.As he was gathering his things, his phone rang. Seeing Frank’s name on the screen, Ethan’s expression tightened.He had made it clear after divorcing Maya that he wanted a peaceful, low-profile life. He even told Frank not to bother him unless it was urgent.So, if Frank was calling now, it had to be serious.Ethan answered with a curt, “What is it?”Frank’s voice came through with a mix of urgency and concern. “Mr. Ethan, the board members at Walt Disney Corporation just confronted Miss Walport. The