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“I’m calling the police.” Calvin took his phone out of his pocket. His eyes remained fixed on Lyla, unwavering, while his hand moved quickly over the screen to make a call.The call soon connected to the police station. “There’s a problem here. Can you come over?”Claire looked at him, shaking her head. She knew that Calvin’s actions would only escalate the situation. Besides, it would only waste more of their time.“Who did you call? Did you call the police?”Lyla crossed her arms, a smile forming on her lips. The woman believed Calvin was only bluffing. She was convinced that Calvin and Claire might have been involved in thefts before. The way they were handling the situation seemed too casual.Calvin’s face showed a cold expression. “Yes, the police will be here soon.”Lyla couldn’t stop herself from laughing, assuming Calvin wasn’t serious about it. “Are you trying to get yourself killed by calling the police here?” Her expression grew sharper. “Don’t ever try to fool me.”Lyla
Chapter 17
Some of the people there seemed provoked by what Lyla said, causing everyone to look at each other.Lyla’s words sounded very convincing. Even some people began to doubt Claire and thought that maybe Claire was the thief.Some people started whispering about Claire. “Often, a thief doesn’t hide stolen goods in their bag, but on their body. Maybe she’s telling the truth.”“Shouldn’t we check everything? A thief shouldn’t be allowed to escape here,” another person spoke up.“Yes, we should check her whole body. Maybe she’s hiding it there,” someone else tried to push for a search.They truly regretted Claire’s behavior. She was a beautiful woman, but she hid her bad attitude behind her looks. It was really bad.Lyla smiled, knowing that everyone was on her side. After all, she shouldn’t apologize to anyone.“Yes, she really should be searched. I’m sure my wallet is hidden on her body,” Lyla said confidently.Claire shook her head. This was truly shocking. In her entire life, Claire neve
Chapter 16
Claire was utterly shocked by the accusation she had just received. She hadn’t touched her at all. In fact, she had kept her distance, and yet, without hesitation, the woman had the nerve to accuse her.Claire shook her head.“How could you even ask me that? I didn’t take anything—especially not your wallet,” she said firmly.The plump woman—Lyla—glared sharply at Claire. Anger blazed in her round eyes. Her gaze was so intense it looked as if she wanted to pounce on Claire right then and there.“I lost my wallet. And I haven’t found it anywhere. I’m sure you took it,” the woman said loudly, pointing at Claire’s face, clearly trying to humiliate her in front of everyone.She seemed completely convinced of her accusation. She was certain that no one else could have taken it—only Claire, who had been behind her.The woman’s eyes narrowed as she scrutinized Claire’s appearance. Lyla noticed Claire’s beauty, but she sneered, believing that Claire’s demeanor was terrible and that she wasn’t
Chapter 15
In the morning, there was a loud noise coming from the kitchen. Calvin furrowed his brows, quickly getting up from his place and heading toward the kitchen.Calvin saw Claire, who was busy cooking. He quickly walked over to her."What are you doing, Claire? You don’t need to trouble yourself with cooking. We can buy it," Calvin spoke with concern.But Claire smiled at Calvin's arrival. She shook her head. "It's not necessary, Calvin. I can cook for us," Claire answered softly.Of course, Calvin didn’t want to trouble Claire with cooking. If necessary, he could hire a chef for Claire.Calvin had bought and moved into the house so suddenly. He had bought the house to live in with Claire, but he hadn’t prepared everything. It all happened so abruptly.In fact, Calvin hadn’t arranged for any servants to help and work there to serve them. He thought they wouldn’t spend much time at home because of their wedding preparations.Calvin thought about the grand wedding they would have. Knowing t
Chapter 14
The words spoken by them were, of course, a huge shock to Brian. All his dreams of establishing a relationship with the Petter family were completely shattered.Brian shook his head. He didn’t want to accept the reality. His hopes were too high to believe something that, to him, felt so painful.His gaze shifted back and forth between Claire and Carlos. In fact, compared to Calvin, Brian believed Carlos was far more deserving to be with his daughter. Claire was a beautiful, well-educated woman, and he couldn’t bear the thought of her falling into Calvin’s hands.He stammered, looking at Jonathan and Erna. “Is what you're saying true?”Brian swallowed hard as he waited for their answer.Jonathan nodded. “We have never lied to you.”“Our visit is not about an engagement. We’re here simply to express our gratitude.” Jonathan’s gaze turned to Calvin and Claire. “They’ve helped my daughter.”That answer hit Brian even harder. He had hoped they would say something different, something he wa
Chapter 13
“She’s telling the truth. We came here only for those two people.”A woman’s unfamiliar voice rang out, drawing everyone’s attention toward the door. A woman with long hair and a blue dress that looked stunning on her figure stood there. The small handbag in her hand added to her elegant appearance.They all turned to look at the woman who had just arrived, frowning slightly as they realized they didn’t recognize her.Brian stood up in anger, assuming the woman knew nothing and had come uninvited.“Who are you? Why are you here?” Brian glared at her, his gaze sharp. His irritation was clearly reaching its peak.They had just been discussing an important matter with the Petter family, and this woman’s sudden appearance had disrupted everything.“You shouldn’t be here.” Brian’s loud voice echoed, intensifying the tension in the room. “We don’t even know you. No one invited you here.”Brian didn’t even give the woman a chance to respond. He raised his hand and pointed at her, still stand
Chapter 12
Hearing the servant's words made Brian and the rest of his family immediately turn their attention to the black luxury car that had just stopped in front of their house.A wide smile appeared on his face, revealing a great sense of hope.Two men with neat and classy appearances stepped out of the car. They immediately recognized them as Jonathan Petter and Carlos Petter.Brian’s gaze was fixed on Carlos, the remarkable young man he hoped would become his son-in-law."He really is perfect for Claire," Brian muttered softly.Their arrival was welcomed with great enthusiasm—so much so that it impressed both Jonathan and Carlos."We’ve been waiting for your arrival," Brian began the conversation.Jonathan and Carlos had just taken their seats in the Jones family’s home. The warm welcome had certainly made them feel very pleased."You are all so kind and courteous. The way you received us was truly exceptional. It’s something that shows great respect."Jonathan noticed the abundance of foo
Chapter 11
Claire exhaled deeply, ignoring her father’s words. She treated them as nothing more than the usual pressure she always received, hoping everything would eventually be okay.“Father should try to understand,” Claire muttered softly.She put her phone away and let her gaze fall on the flowers in front of her, trying to calm herself amid what felt like a complicated situation.Her thoughts drifted to Calvin. She was sure he would be a good husband to her. Even in their brief acquaintance, Claire could see that Calvin was a wise man.Calvin always handled everything with a cool head. She figured it was probably due to his frequent involvement in war—he had learned to face any situation with composure.“I wish my family could be more like Calvin,” Claire murmured with a bitter smile.In reality, she had only ever faced anger from her family. Her father always made decisions that cornered her—one of them being her arranged marriage. They never gave her the chance to approach a man of her o
Chapter 10
They had just arrived. Calvin unloaded all the shopping bags and placed them on the table.Claire watched closely. There were at least several shopping bags, and all of them contained clothes that Calvin had previously chosen.Claire looked at Calvin. She let out a sigh. “Look, just like I said, you bought me so many clothes.” Claire paused for a moment, taking in all the shopping items. “This is too much. I only need two pieces of clothing. That’s enough for me.”Calvin smiled faintly. He shook his head, disagreeing with Claire’s statement. “You can wear them all.”As he had promised, Calvin would give the best for Claire. In his eyes, even all the clothes he bought seemed like just a little. He could even buy the entire shopping mall if Claire wanted him to.However, there was something that bothered Calvin’s mind. Claire was raised in the Jones family, but she had a different mindset from them. “It’s usual; women would be happy with all of this.”Claire smiled upon hearing Calvin’s
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