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Chapter 88
The hallway outside the Diamond Suite was wide and luxurious, lined with framed art and vases that cost more than most families made in a year.But to Clarissa, everything felt like it was pressing in on her.Her steps were stiff, her heels clicking awkwardly against the floor as she walked out, clutching her purse like it was the only thing anchoring her.Then she saw them—The very friends who had laughed with her earlier.They were seated in one of the lounge areas just outside the main dining floor, sipping from crystal glasses and chatting idly. But the moment they spotted her, their expressions shifted.Smiles curled into smirks, and then came the first blow.“Oh look, the Diamond Suite queen has returned.”Upon hearing what they just said Clarissa flinched.Another leaned forward with feigned concern. “What happened, Clarissa? Did Zachary come to escort you back to your golden throne?”The third one chimed in, voice thick with sarcasm. “We were just talking about how impressive
Chapter 87
Meanwhile, Raymond had already exited the elevator and was walking calmly through the elegant corridor that led toward the restaurant entrance. He moved with his usual unhurried steps, his face calm—yet distant. The faint sound of music and soft laughter from the other banquet rooms faded behind him.He didn’t look back.He had no interest in arguing with people whose entire world revolved around shallow status and fabricated pride.But just as he reached the ornate glass doors of the entrance.“R-Raymond!”A frantic voice called from behind.He didn’t need to turn to know who it was he could tell it was Clarissa.She came rushing down the hall, her hair now messy, makeup smudged, and both cheeks still visibly red from Zachary’s earlier slaps. The forced smile on her lips was cracked, fragile—almost pathetic.“There you are,” she said with a breathless laugh, trying to sound cheerful. “W-We were just... waiting for you!”At that moment Raymond stopped, but only to glance at her coldly
Chapter 86
The moment Zachary uttered Raymond’s name, the entire atmosphere inside the Diamond Suite shifted.At that moment the soft music seemed to stop.The air grew cold, then Everyone froze.Clarissa’s carefully maintained smile cracked like porcelain.“W-Wait…” one of her friends muttered, blinking rapidly, “Did he say… Raymond? did he just mention his name?”Immediately Clarissa’s heart skipped a beat, but she forced a laugh, trying to regain control.“Oh! That guy?” she said dismissively, trying to wave the moment off. “He was here earlier—yes. He tried to sneak in. Said he had a reservation here, can you believe that?”At that moment She let out an awkward chuckle, eyes nervously flicking to her friends.Upon hearing what Clarissa just said, Zachary’s gaze sharpened.Clarissa didn’t notice.“He’s… my sister’s ex-husband,” she continued quickly, trying to sound disgusted. “A shameless freeloader. When he said this room was his, I kicked him out immediately. I mean, I knew you wouldn’t—”
Chapter 85
When they finally step feet inside the Diamond Suite, it was unlike anything Clarissa or her friends had ever seen.Soft golden lights poured from the ceiling like morning sunlight. The walls shimmered faintly with embossed silver patterns.Then a private violinist played softly in one corner, and crystal-clear panels overlooked the skyline of the entire city. The air itself smelled different like luxury.At that moment Clarissa walked in with her nose high, heels clicking against the polished marble as she admired every inch of the suite.“This is it...” she whispered with a giddy smirk, her voice trembling with pride. “This is where only the true elite dine.”Hearing what she just said, her friends gasped behind her, wide-eyed.They marveled at the velvet seating, the personalized name cards, the gold-rimmed glasses filled with diamond-clear water.But just as Clarissa was about to take the seat at the head of the table, she froze, she couldn't believe Raymond had followed them in.
Chapter 84
Clarissa leaned back in her velvet seat, swirling her drink lazily in its glass.“Let me guess,” she said with a dramatic smirk, “you’re here to look for leftovers?”Her friends laughed again, their voices sharp and exaggerated, feeding off each other like a flock of attention-hungry birds.But Raymond simply looked at her expression calm, unbothered.“ I’m not in the mood to play those kinds of games with you, since you're so curious wanting to know why I'm here, well I'm here for dinner,” he said plainly.Upon hearing what Raymond just said, Clarissa blinked, still wearing that mocking grin. “Here? You? Eat dinner here?”Raymond gave a slight nod.“In a private room.”The words fell softly, but clearly like a stone dropped into a still pond, for a brief moment, there was silence.Then the table burst into laughter.“Did he just say private room?!”“I think he meant the staff lounge.”“Maybe they let him wash dishes in exchange for a plate.”Clarissa held her hand over her mouth as
Chapter 83
While Waylon sat alone in his chamber, drowning in his thoughts and scheming in shadows, of how he was going to take advantage of the situation, however the man at the center of it all Raymond had already returned home.Inside, Raymond had just finished adjusting the temperature in his cultivation room and was preparing to rest when his phone buzzed.At that moment he glanced at the screen.only to see it was Zachary who was calling Then Raymond raised an eyebrow. Though they weren’t that close, that would make Zachary call him by this hour, their last interaction had left a neutral impression. He accepted the call with a calm swipe.“Mr. Raymond,” Zachary’s voice came through respectfully, his tone much more cautious and deferential than before. “I hope I’m not disturbing you.”At that moment Raymond leaned against the windowsill, his voice as composed as ever. “Go on.”Immediately Zachary hesitated only briefly before continuing.“I was hoping to host you for a private dinner tomo
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