Ch. 111..120

Chapter 111: You Don’t Need to Beat Around the Bush

What rumors did I spread? I've said the truth, Liam said coldly, "Do you think she does everything for your own good? She didn't lead a happy life herself, so she ruined our relationship." Sherry had never expected that he would blame everything on Sherry so shamelessly. She laughed in anger, "Why? Did she forced you to cheat on me risking your life?"

Liam didn't answer. However, in his opinion, he always believed that if Stella hadn't seen Jolie and him together, he could continue being with Sherry and dating Jolie without any conflicts.

Isn't it her fault? Horace Jason is engaged. Her dream to marry into a rich family was broken, so she wanted you to be like her. Sherry Perry, couldn't you stop being so innocent? How could a normal woman dare not to let others know that she's pregnant? Probably she's carrying a bastard that she even doesn't know its father.

Sherry was outraged, "What the fuck are you talking about? You scumbag!"

She wanted to rush over to him, but Stella stopped her. Looking at Liam, Stella said indifferent, "Don't try to slander me so hurriedly. I did found that you cheated on Sherry, but you were dating your secret lover aboveboard. Was it my fault?"

Sherry added, "I was so blind to love you jerk for so many years. You sicken me so much. I want to throw up!"

Upon hearing her words, Liam looked more annoyed. He warned, "You'd better be more respectful when speaking to me. Otherwise, you can't blame me for being rude!"

Right then, someone from the onlookers mashed a cup of coffee towards Liam and Jolie.

The coffee only stained Liam's half sleeve. However, it completed wet Jolie's whole face.

Ouch!

While Jolie let out the screen, Stella pulled Sherry to leave the scene.

Sherry and she were two women, and Stella didn't think it would be necessary for them to get into a fight with Liam. If it happened, they would suffer the loss.

Out of the selling office, Sherry was still furious, "How could that son of bitch so good at bullshitting? As soon as I thought that I was in love with him for five years before, I'm so sickened! Jesus!" As she spoke, she looked over at Stella, "Stella, all he said was bull crap. Please don't take it to heart."

Stella smiled, "Of course not. No worries."

When Sherry was about to speak again, she felt that someone patted her shoulder. She turned around, only to find that a person wearing a mask and hat was standing in front of them.

It wasn't until now did Sherry recall that she also invited Winnie to shop when she came out.

Winnie came over after finishing her schedule. She was waiting for them at the gate of the selling office. Later, she heard a big fight inside, so she went in to watch the fun. Then she saw Stella and Sherry.

Stella seemed to realize something. She asked, "Did you smash the coffee?"

Winnie blinked, "Yep. I just bought it. It was still hot."

Sherry felt delighted instantly, "Let's roll. I'll treat you to a big meal. Let's go celebrate it!"

The CEO's office, Conrad Group.

Nathan knocked on the door and entered, "Excuse me, Mr. Conrad. There was an issue with the real estate project of Plona."

Clarence put down his pen and looked at him silently, his eyes cold.

Nathan shivered. He had a hunch that if he wouldn't give Mr. Conrad a satisfying answer, his career life might end in this office today.

Plona was a project developed by the real estate company under Conrad Group. Usually, such a trifle shouldn't be reported to the CEO of the group, let alone it was just a fight between two customers. However, the key point was that Nathan needed to keep an eye on Stella's daily activities.

Thinking of that, Nathan believed that his life was so difficult.

He coughed and tabbed on his phone to get the surveillance video at the scene. Then he put the phone on the desk and took a few steps back.

The video was about five minutes. However, there were so many people and it was quite noisy at the scene. It was basically quite difficult to understand what exactly they were arguing about. However, thanks to Sherry's harsh words, Clarence could hear clearly that Liam said "a bastard".

He put down the cell phone, and his expression didn't change. Indifferently, he asked, "Where is Stella now?"

She's having dinner with her friend and Winnie.

She's in such a good mood, isn't she? Clarence said, "Get rid of the surveillance video. Check the identities of all people on site today. Block the news and don't let the Conrad family find it out." "Yes, Mr. Conrad," Nathan answered.

When he was about to leave, Clarence said again, "Which company is he working at?"

Nathan understood whom he was referring to immediately, "He's working in Group Wisdom Company. He was a bit capable, so he was sent abroad for further education. After coming back, he was promoted to be a manager."

All right. Call the CEO of Group Wisdom Company. Tell him I'm interested in the project that he mentioned to me last time. I want to know more details tonight.

Okay. I'll do it right now.

Hold on. Clarence looked at him expressionlessly. After a few seconds, he said, "You can directly tell me something happened to Stella next time. You don't need to beat around the bush."

Nathan fell into the silence.

He did it because Mr. Conrad didn't admit that he cared about Ms. Radomil.

Before Nathan could answer, Clarence withdrew his gaze. He said in a cold tone, "I don't care about her. It's just that she's pregnant, and the news can't be disclosed to the Conrad family." Nathan understood and said, "Of course. Of course. I see, Mr. Conrad."

Inwardly, he couldn't help but praise that Mr. Conrad was way too good at making an excuse for himself now.

After Nathan left the office, Clarence picked up his phone and tabbed to call Stella. He asked indifferently, "What are you doing?"

On the other end of the line, Stella answered, "Having dinner with my friend..."

I see. With the woman named Sofia Cooper?

She didn't expect that the wretched man still remembered this made-up name of Sherry.

She let out a hollow laugh and ignored his question directly, "Mr. Conrad, since you've called me, what can I do for you?"

Before asking me, shouldn't you tell me what you've done today?

He sounded as if he cared about him. If it were another couple, it was truly a greeting from a boyfriend. However, Stella sensed some evil intention behind it.

After a moment of silence, she answered, "I was shopping with my friend..."

Clarence directly interrupted her, "How could you make tens of hundreds of people know that you're pregnant by shopping?"

Stella hadn't expected that he could hear about it so soon. She was startled for a moment and asked, "Mr. Conrad, have you known it?"

You'd better take along a speaker when you go out next time. You can inform the public as well as try the speed of spreading the news. Stella knew that it was her fault. She could only say in a low voice, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect such a thing would happen."

Clarence said in a cold tone, "What's the use of apologizing to me now? Why didn't you foresee it?"

Stella lowered her head and didn't speak.

She didn't mean to do it. She never expected that such a matter would happen.

After a moment, Clarence said, "Stella, not mention the divorce, but at least you used to be my official wife in a right and proper way."

Chapter 112: Was It so Hard to Guess?

Stella couldn't get what he meant, "Pardon me?"

Clarence wasn't in the mood to continue talking to her. He hung up the phone directly.

Hearing the beeps on the phone, Stella was still confused. She couldn't get what he meant by saying that.

Right then, Sherry came out from the box, "What happened? Did that wretched... Mr. Conrad call you?"

Stella shook her head, "Nothing much. Let's go back."

After dinner, Stella received a reply from Phoebe. She said she was fine with the design draft and asked Stella to draw the product draft. No matter what kind of materials and jewelry Stella needed, she would ask someone to send it to Stella.

Stella replied to Phoebe. Then Winnie said, "Stella, I also want to have a set of jewelry designed by you. Could you do it as a private project? I don't have time to go to SG in person."

Stella put away her phone, "Of course. Just tell me your favorite style. I'll give it to you as a gift."

How could I accept it? It's your job. I can't take advantage of you, Winnie said. She added in a low voice, "Besides if Mr. Conrad knew that I took your design for free, he would crush me to work to death." Stella was speechless and confused.

She didn't think that she mentioned what her relationship with Clarence was to Winnie before.

Sherry was also confused, "How did you know it?"

Winnie looked at them in confusion, "Is it so difficult to guess?"

Long ago, when Nathan asked her to go to visit Stella in the hospital, Winnie sensed that the relationship between Stella and Clarence was not simple.

Although Clarence always had some gossips about his affairs which were guessed by the paparazzi, Winnie knew him more or less after working for him for so many years.

She knew that no matter Vivian or other actresses or models who had gossips with Clarence were all talking robots in his eyes.

As the CEO of Conrad Group, he was super busy every day. If there was nothing between Stella and him, how could he want to know what a jewelry designer posted on her WeChat Moments? It was way too obvious.

Upon hearing Winnie's words, Stella quieted down for a long time. She seemed to figure out roughly what Clarence meant by his ending words.

He said that she was his right and proper official wife, which meant that he had never planned to hide this fact from others.

If not mistaken, Stella guessed what he meant was that in the future, if someone said she was a mistress in the dark, she could feel free to let others know that he was her ex-husband. However, Stella believed that she would face a bigger problem if she did so.

Since the public knew about their divorce, Stella had heard a lot of versions about herself from others. Finally, the heat was gone, if Stella told others that she was Clarence's ex-wife suddenly, wouldn't it become another hot topic online again?

She just wanted to lead a peaceful life.

Besides, people like Liam were just a few. As long as she didn't do anything guilty, she didn't care.

After receiving the call from his company, despite Jolie's entanglement, Liam rushed home and changed his clothes. Then he went to the company in a hurry.

The CEO of Group Wisdom Company said, "Liam, Mr. Conrad appointed you to join the project. Cheer up! The cooperation success relies on you."

Liam nodded immediately, "Mr. Davis, please rest assured. I'll behave well to gain the cooperation."

Originally, he was still bothered by encountering Sherry in the afternoon. Much to his surprise, he had such a good opportunity. He thought it was a blessing in disguise. "Let's go. Hurry up. Mr. Conrad is arriving soon."

As soon as they left, Vincent appeared from the corner, wondering what Clarence was doing again. What was so good about the project of Group Wisdom Company?

Ten minutes later.

The door of the box was pushed open. A man's figure showed up at the door, looking cold and upright.

Andrew Davis immediately walked up to him, "Good evening, Mr. Conrad. Long time no see!"

Clarence didn't change his expression, "Have we met before?"

Yes. Of course. At a business cocktail party, I met you once from afar. I wanted to greet you but there were so many people. Besides, you were quite busy at that time, so I didn't disturb you, Mr. Conrad. As he answered, Andrew immediately pulled Liam over and introduced, "Mr. Conrad, this is Liam Keith."

Upon hearing it, Liam immediately reached out his hand, "Hello, Mr. Conrad. It's my great honor to meet you...”

Let's get straight to the point.

Clarence withdrew his gaze. He strode over and his tone was quite cold.

Andrew was quite unhappy with Liam's behavior. Immediately, he followed Clarence.

Liam withdrew his hand awkwardly, knowing that he was being presumptuous.

He didn't think that he should be blamed. This was the first time that he met such a bigwig like Clarence. Besides, Mr. Davis told him that Mr. Conrad appointed him particularly to join the project, so he couldn't help...

At the thought of it, Liam felt a bit annoyed. Sure enough, those tycoons' minds were quite hard to get.

Since Liam made a mistake just now, Andrew was afraid that Clarence would vent his anger on Liam, so afterward, he personally started to introduce the project.

Clarence was sitting on the sofa. With the index and middle fingers of his right hand, he tapped his temple, looking quite lazy and aloof.

Although he didn't speak, he made others stressed for some reason.

Liam was sitting far away from them. He wondered why he always felt that this man looked familiar. However, he couldn't recall where he had met him before.

Even Andrew had met Clarence from afar only, so Liam didn't think he would have any chance to meet him.

After introducing the project in detail, Andrew asked gingerly, "Mr. Conrad, how do you like this project?" Clarence answered flatly, "Just so-so."

Andrew immediately echoed, "Exactly. I also sensed that something is missing. Mr. Conrad, if you could give us some suggestions, I'm sure our project would be improved." Clarence looked up at him slightly, "Mr. Davis, haven't you brought along another manager. Let's what he thinks, shall we?"

Hearing that Clarence mentioned him, Liam immediately returned to his senses, "Yes, Mr. Conrad. I..."

However, he couldn't utter another word for a long time. Andrew reminded him, "Mr. Conrad wanted to hear your opinions about this project. Hurry up and answer."

When Liam was about to answer, they heard some noises outside the door.

Clarence said in a cold tone, "Since this is a difficult question to answer, think about it. Answer me when you are ready."

After finishing his words, he stood up and was about to leave.

Mr. Conrad... Mr. Conrad...

Andrew panicked and followed him. It was so hard for him to finally get this chance. How could he be willing to let go of it so easily?

The door of the box was opened. Nathan said, "Mr. Conrad."

In the corridor, there were a lot of onlookers gathering together. It seemed that something happened.

From the crowd, they heard women's screams from time to time.

Clarence looked over expressionlessly.

Right then, Andrew and Liam all followed over. Instantly, they were attracted by the harsh screams.

Some passers-by asked, "What's going on here?"

An onlooker who knew the inside story answered, "It seems someone caught adultery in the act. Holy moly! This is the first time I saw such a big scene. They fought so violently. I'm sure the mistress would be beaten up to death or disabled."

Chapter 113: Mr. Conrad Directed Such a Big Show Tonight

Earlier, Jolie received a call from her friend after Liam left her. She was told that there was a party in Twilight, in which a lot of rich men would attend. Her friend asked her if she was willing to join them. Jolie didn't truly fall in love with Liam. She just wanted him to buy her bags, clothes, and gifts. However, she could tell that Liam wasn't a super-rich man after what had happened when buying the apartment. Besides, she was pissed off because of Liam today, so she was more unhappy with him.

What she dreamed of was to hook up with a rich man and then kicked Liam away.

After entering the box, Jolie had a target. With the glass of wine in her hand, she sat next to him. The old man started to touch her after exchanging a few words. Jolie pretended to reject, leaning against him. However, right then, the door of the private box was opened. A group of fierce women rushed in. One of them grabbed Jolie's hair and dragged her onto the ground.

Jolie wasn't that foolish to be beaten, so she fought back with the other party. Shortly after, she covered her head and rushed out of the box.

The other party didn't seem to let go of her easily, though. They followed her out, pissed off by her fight-back just now. They kept hitting her.

You shameless bitch! You slut! How dare you hit on my husband! I'll beat you to death!

I see you are so young. Now you are a mistress and you want to hit on a rich man. You want to get something for nothing, don't you? I can make your wish come true today!

Jolie held her head and yelled harshly, "I'm not. I didn't. You mistook me as another woman!"

Jesus! You don't admit it, do you? We saw it personally just now. You clung to him like you were boneless. You were hitting on him!

In the crowd, Jolie tried her best to retort.

She found that the group of women came deliberately for catching the adultery in the act, so they must be prepared ahead. However, she only met that old man today for the first time, so she was certain that they had mistaken her as another woman.

Not far away from them, Liam recognized Jolie's voice. He looked more and more annoyed.

Right then, Jolie suddenly had some strength. She broke free from their grips and rushed out of the crowd.

After running for a few steps, she saw Liam. Her eyes were lit up. As if she had seen her savior, she rushed over and took his arm, "Honey, it's so good you are here. Please explain for me to them!"

As she spoke, Jolie turned around and looked at the group of women. Finally, she became confident, "Look. This is my official boyfriend. I'm not a mistress!"

However, Jolie didn't realize that she had messy hair with blood stains right now. Her dress was torn apart. She looked like a lunatic now.

Liam felt extremely embarrassed. Thinking that both Clarence and Andrew were standing next to him, he couldn't blow up.

The woman in the lead of the group said, "What the fuck? You have a boyfriend but you come to hit on my husband? Aren't you a cheap bitch?" As she spoke, she looked over at Liam, "Your girlfriend will kick you away and hit on a rich man. Are you still going to protect her?"

Jolie immediately explained, "Honey, don't listen to their bullshit. I'm hanging out with my besties tonight. I didn't expect that this group of madwomen suddenly rushed in. I don't know what they are talking about at all..."

Right then, a man in the crowd stepped forward. He tentatively asked, "Liam Keith? Is it really you? I heard that you cheated on Sherry with another woman and you broke up. I didn't believe it. After all, you've been together for so many years. Jesus, it turns out to be true."

As he spoke, he cast a glance at Jolie disdainfully, "What lame taste you have! How can you chose such a woman?"

On one side stood his boss and the client that mattered to his career life, and on the other side stood his former classmate who was relevant to his network. Liam quickly made a choice. He withdrew his arm from Jolie's grip, "I don't know her."

Jolie widened her eyes in disbelief, "Liam Keith, what do you mean?"

With a long face, Liam said, "You want to be a mistress shamelessly. Does it have anything to do with me? My girlfriend and I love each other very much. Please don't make an unfounded attack upon me!" The onlookers laughed, probably at Liam or at Jolie.

Someone said, "What a show! Her boyfriend didn't admit that he knows her."

If I were him, I wouldn't admit it either. What a shame! The woman didn't only cheat on her boyfriend but also wanted to hit on a rich man. TSK. TSK. How dirty she is!

It seems this temptress is always a mistress. I guess she also hit on this boyfriend and made him kick out his former girlfriend. Look at the scene. She deserved it!

How shameless! She's so happy to be the secret love and mistress. Phew! She should have the retribution long ago!

Before Jolie blew up, the security of Twilight Club showed up finally.

The farce ended.

After all the onlookers were dismissed, Andrew had a wry smile and said, "Mr. Conrad, I'm so sorry. It's my subordinate's fault. Please don't mind." Liam was reluctant, "Mr. Davis, I..."

Shut up! Have a shame, will you? I'll get back to you later!

Clarence said flatly, "If all the employees in Group Wisdom Company are such kind, I believe I should reconsider the cooperation between us." After finishing his words, he strode away.

Andrew immediately followed him, "Mr. Conrad, please. Mr. Conrad, I'm terribly sorry for what has happened today. About our cooperation, I..." Their voices were receding, but Liam didn't chase after them, his eyes becoming dim.

He knew he was over.

Everything was doomed.

Out of Twilight Club, Andrew could only wave to Clarence while watching him get in his car. He turned around and wanted to get even with Liam.

In the car.

Nathan said, "Mr. Conrad, everything was well arranged."

In a few minutes, Clarence's phone started ringing. It was a call from Vincent.

He said, "Clarence, if you want to be a director, I'm sure the box office's sale would definitely exceed ten billion."

Clarence didn't answer immediately.

He loosened his tie and said in a cold tone, "What do you want?"

Nothing. Mr. Conrad, you've directed such a big show tonight, but your target audience has missed it. I felt quite sorry for it... Hello? Hello?

Before Vincent could finish his word, the phone was hung up.

He clicked his tongue. How could Conrad did something kind but not let Stella know it?

If it weren't that Vincent was curious why suddenly Clarence wanted to cooperate with Group Wisdom Company and looked up into what he would be doing, he would have probably missed such a great show tonight.

He knew that Clarence was protective of someone he cared for. No matter how stubborn he was, how much he was unwilling to admit that he liked Stella, and how harshly he mocked her, in his heart, Stella was his wife.

Clarence could criticize her himself, but if others did so, Clarence would definitely do something to the person in secret.

Just like what he had done today.

Vincent didn't think the bitch and son of bitch would ever know why such things had happened to them today.

Chapter 114: Are You Too Idle?

When Stella went back home, she deliberately stopped by the door of Clarence's room, checking if he was home yet.

However, she didn't knock on his door. She turned around and walked to her bedroom.

When Stella was about to take a shower, she received a call from Sherry.

Sherry asked, "Hey, Stella. Are you home?"

Just arrived.

Sherry said in an exciting tone, "I just heard about something. I must tell you. It's so exciting!"

Then, she told Stella everything in Twilight Club, including Jolie hit on a rich man, found by Liam, who denied their relationship and cursed Jolie as a shameless woman.

"Thanks to that classmate. Now all people in Liam Keith's network know what kind of person he is. By the way, I heard that Liam Keith went to the club for a business negotiable. After the farce, I'm sure the cooperation is doomed. He will be surely fired from his company!

They were still acting so arrogantly in our presences in the afternoon. The karma fell on them so quickly! They indeed deserved it!"""

Sherry was overjoyed because Liam and Jolie got their retribution. After that, she suddenly said, "By the way, Stella, I heard that the wretched... your Mr. Conrad was also at the scene." Stella was speechless.

She sincerely corrected Sherry, "He is not mine. We're not family."

Please... You are staying together now. He's the father of the baby in your belly. What's so different? Sherry said, "Stella, do you think Mr. Conrad may have directed such a farce behind?" Stella said, "Impossible. He's been quite busy recently. He almost got home very midnight. How could he have the energy to do such a thing? Besides, he doesn't have any reason to do so." Upon hearing it, Sherry was quite excited, "Yes, he has the reason - the bitch and the son of bitch were gossiping about you and your baby. Probably, Mr. Conrad has known it and became furious for you. Hence, he wants to ruin their reputation and let them be disdained by others. He's way too awesome!"

She wondered if she had mistakenly entered into a soap opera.

Sherry continued, "Hahaha... Oh, I'm so busy now. So many people texted and called me to ask about Liam Keith and his bitch. Stella, I gotta go. Please thank Mr. Conrad for me."

Before Stella answered, Sherry hung up the phone directly.

Stella put down her cell phone, took her pajamas, and entered the bathroom.

After the shower, Stella dried her hair while reechoing Sherry's words in her mind.

Clarence indeed had known what had happened in the afternoon. He called her to scold her. She believed that if he wanted to do anything, he would probably shush Liam and stop the news from spreading to the Conrad family.

She didn't think it would be so necessary for him to do such a thing just to avenge her. The more she thought, the less possible it was in her opinion.

After drying her hair, Stella decided to heat a cup of milk downstairs.

When she walked downstairs, she saw the floor lamp in the living room was on.

Clarence had come back home somehow. He was sitting on the sofa, leaning against the back of it, and closing his eyes as if he had fallen asleep.

Stella walked over hesitantly. She said in a low voice, "Mr. Conrad?"

Clarence slowly opened his eyes, shooting her an indifferent glance, "What's up?"

Stella thought for a moment. She asked, "I'm going to heat a glass of milk. Mr. Conrad, would you like a glass of milk as well?"

Judging from his expression, Stella guessed that he wasn't in the mood to talk to her. She also didn't want to kiss his ass. She turned around and entered the kitchen.

She opened the door of the fridge and looked back at the man who was still sitting on the sofa. Seeing that he didn't have any intention to leave, she curled her lips. Then she heated up two glasses of milk. She knew that the wretched ma Clarence always changed his mind. She'd better heat an extra glass just in case.

Ten minutes later, Clarence frowned at the glass of milk in front of him, "I've told you I don't want it."

Stella blinked, "Oh? Really? I heard that you said yes, Mr. Conrad."

He looked up at Stella, pressing his thin lips. He took the glass over but said, "I know you must have an intention to fawn me. Tell me. What happened?" Stella sat opposite him. She said sincerely, "I want to apologize for what happened earlier today, Mr. Conrad. I've caused you big trouble. I'm sorry for that." Clarence snorted slightly, "Good, you know it."

Stella took a sip of the milk and asked, "Mr. Conrad, did you work overtime in the company tonight?"

Or what?

Nothing. I'm just asking casually.

Clarence raised his head and gulped down the milk. He put the glass on the desk, stood up, and headed upstairs.

Stella looked at his receding figure. Suddenly, she said, "Well, Mr. Conrad..."

Clarence turned around and looked at her expressionlessly, "What's wrong again?"

Mr. Conrad, you know Liam Keith, right? My friend's ex-boyfriend, who cheated on her.

Do I need to remember him?

Of course not... I just heard that his affair with another woman while dating my friends was exposed in Twilight Club tonight. His reputation was ruined and probably so will be his job. Clarence kept the same expression, "Does it have anything to do with me? Do you want to find him a new job?"

She was so annoyed, wondering why it was so hard to communicate with the wretched man.

Stella stopped beating around the bush. She said directly, "No, I don't. I heard that you were also in the club tonight earlier, Mr. Conrad. Have you seen..."

Clarence interrupted her coldly, "Nope."

Didn't you in Twilight Club? Or haven't you seen the farce?

Clarence might not have expected that she would ask him in this way. Pressing his lips, he asked, "Are you quite idle now? Mind your own business." Stella agreed. She shushed.

After Clarence went upstairs, Stella slowly finished the milk in her glass.

In fact, she didn't get any answer from Clarence just now, but she could be sure that most probably he had done such a thing to Liam.

Otherwise, when she tried to ask the wretched man just now, he would mock her for indulging in the wildest fantasy instead.

However, he only skipped her questions and didn't answer.

The answer was obvious.

Stella just couldn't help wondering why on earth he had done so.

If it were for avenging her, Stella wouldn't believe it at all. For the lunatics like Liam and Jolie who were like mad dogs, Stella didn't care about them at all. Clarence was the only one who could always piss her off.

On the other hand, Clarence was always super busy. He wasted a whole night just for that the two had cursed her.

Stella wondered why.

She didn't think she deserved such kindness from Clarence.

Back to her bedroom, Stella patted her face and pulled herself together. Taking out the draft, she started to draw the complete product draft.

Shortly after, there were a few knocks on the door.

Stella raised her head, exhaled, and stood up to open the door.

Looking at the man at the door, she asked, "Mr. Conrad, what can I do for you?"

Clarence looked at her and said calmly, "For the farce that you mentioned just now, I seem to have some impression."¶¶¶¶

Chapter 115: Have I Spoiled You too Much Recently?

Stella was taken aback, "Huh?"

Clarence tilted and cast a glance at his own bedroom, "Come over."

After that, he turned around and walked back to his room without waiting for her answer.

Stella didn't understand what he meant, so she could only follow him.

In Clarence's bedroom.

He was sitting on the sofa with his long legs crossed. He asked flatly, "What do you want to know?"

She asked, "Mr. Conrad, what do you want to tell me?"

Clarence looked back unhappily. Stella immediately corrected herself, "I want to know everything. Please, Mr. Conrad."

I don't have that much time.

Then, please make it short, Mr. Conrad.

Clarence said, "Well, they deserved it. Nothing else."

Stella agreed, "For this matter, I felt quite weird about two points."

Clarence cast her a glance, hinting at her to continue.

If Jolie Young's friend has such a kind of party, Jolie Young wouldn't have hit on Liam Keith and stayed with him for such a long time. She would have risked her life to climb up long ago.

She didn't disdain the relationship between Jolie and Liam. However, she knew what kind of relationship they had.

One enjoyed the materials, and the other enjoyed the freshness.

To put it bluntly, they were doing it willingly while knowing each other's purpose.

If they truly loved each other, Liam wouldn't have kept bothering Sherry and asking her for forgiveness after they had broken up. Jolie wouldn't have attended the parties where she could meet rich men, hiding from Liam.

Clarence said indifferently, "They could have such a resource now although they didn't have it earlier."

I see. That's possible. However, since her friend has just got the resource recently, even it was not their first time having such a party, it wouldn't have happened more than three times. For the business bigwigs like you, who always hang out on such an occasion, surrounded by different women, I believe the rich guys should be well-prepared. How could it be so easy for the man's wife to catch the adultery on the act?

He looked up at her slightly and said calmly, "Come again?"

Stella looked solemnly, "I'm sorry. Let me correct my wording. Mr. Conrad, you always go to the parties for business, which are necessary for your work. Of course, you are different from those men who have wives at home but still fool around with women outside their families."

No matter what wording she used, he didn't feel pleasant to hear it.

After a moment, Clarence said, "Okay, you've guessed a lot. What do you want to prove?

I don't want to prove anything. Mr. Conrad, since you mentioned the farce, I just share with you my doubts. After all, such justice happened so coincidentally. I couldn't help but believe that one who is unjust is doomed to destruction.

Clarence felt that his temples popped. He said coldly, "Stella Radomil, have I spoiled you too much recently?"

Stella smiled at him, "I was cursing Liam Keith. Mr. Conrad, why are you angry?"

Clarence parted his thin lips. He wanted to say something, but he glanced at her slightly bulged belly. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, "Leave. Don't let me repeat." "Okay. Good night, Mr. Conrad," Stella answered immediately.

In a blink, she stood up and went back to her room.

The wretched man was way too smart and oversensitive. She just gave that comment casually, but he realized that she was cursing him.

It seemed that he had a clear self-estimate in his mind.

Sherry should be correct. What happened to Liam had a certain thing to do with Clarence.

Stella wondered if he directed it or just added fuel into the flames.

It only took Stella three days to complete the product design for Phoebe's order.

She contacted Phoebe, and the latter said she would go to SG Jewelry Magazine the next day. So they would meet in the company.

On the second day, when Stella went to the conference room in SG Jewelry Magazine, she found that Modesty was there as well. In front of her, there was a produced necklace in the box.

If not mistaken, Stella guessed that Phoebe came to SG Jewelry Magazine to get the end product today.

Seeing Stella, Modesty pulled a long face. She stood up and said, "Miss Steward, if there's nothing else, I'm leaving now. If you need anything in the future, please call me."

Phoebe stopped her, "Excuse me, Miss Parker. Could you stay and watch Ms. Radomil's design with me, please? After all, I'm not familiar with jewelry design. With Ms. Radomil's design and your suggestions, I believe this wedding gift would be unique in this world."

Upon hearing her words, Modesty looked more and more annoyed.

Since Phoebe had met Stella, she didn't have any suggestions for Modesty's design draft and end product.

If her design was perfect, Modesty wouldn't have any objection. However, obviously, it wasn't because of that.

Modesty believed that Phoebe favored Stella's design more, so Phoebe didn't care about her design at all.

Modesty said, "Ms. Radomil is the designer. I don't think my suggestions to her mean anything. Probably she would think that I'm too picky."

I don't think so, Miss Parker. Ms. Radomil wouldn't think that way. All good works come from the inspiration based on everyone's discussion. As she spoke, Phoebe looked over at Stella, "Ms. Radomil, don't you think so?"

Stella curled up her lips slightly. She answered calmly, "Miss Steward, if you don't like anything, please feel free to let me know. I'll modify it as soon as possible."

Phoebe looked over at the design, "I like it very much. How about this spot..."

She pointed out two spots. Stella listened to her carefully and discussed with her the changes.

Modesty didn't know whether she should stay or leave. She could only stand with her arms crossed on her chest, watching the scene coldly.

After their discussion was done, Phoebe picked up her purse and walked out, "Ms. Radomil, I've been holding you up for so long. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to the end product then." Stella slightly nodded at her, "You are welcome. This is what I should have done."

Okay. I'm taking off now. Keep in touch.

Stella walked her out of the door of the conference room, "See you, Miss Steward."

After Phoebe left, Modesty looked at her end product that was forgotten. She sneered. Instead of chasing after Phoebe and telling her that she had forgotten the necklace, Modesty raised her hand and tossed the necklace with the box into the garbage bin aside.

Done that, she was about to leave, only to find that Stella turned around and looked at her.

Modesty said ironically, "You don't need to pretend to be so aloof. You took away my client. You should feel quite happy now."

Stella said indifferently, "You proposed the fair competition originally. I didn't take away your client. I just want to remind you - don't do things at the rage. For venting your anger, you've tossed the client's end product. If she came back and asked you for the necklace, you'd better know how to reply to her."☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 116: Which One Is Mr. Conrad’s Real Wife?

I don't need you to teach me. Modesty said in a mocking tone, "You must be very complacent, right? Although I replaced you to be the first prize of the Young Designers' Contest and studied in Paris for three years, I'm still inferior to you. Stop pretending. You must be laughing at me in your heart, right?"

Stella retorted, "You're really funny. I never have such a thought and never want to compete with you. It's you who secretly compared yourself with me. On the one hand, you know that you're inferior to me in strength; on the other hand, you think that you studied in Paris before and I should be inferior to you."

She continued, "No matter it be the first prize of Young Designers' Contest, or the opportunity to study in Paris, they happened three years ago. It was you who refuse to let go of these and keep using this matter to make a trouble."

Modesty retorted, "Sounds like you're a righteous person, but everyone knows that you abandoned this opportunity for the sake of money. Do you think that you're nobler than me? I don't think my creation is inferior to yours. It's just that I'm not as lucky as you."

Stella smiled lightly and chose not to argue with her anymore. She turned around and then left.

Thanks to Modesty, otherwise, she would never be able to hear others praise her good luck.

After Stella's departure, Modesty bit her lower lip while taking a glance at the necklace in the waste container.

When Stella walked pass the door, she was stopped by Stanford.

Stanford said, "Ms. Radomil, what a coincidence, I want to talk with you about something.

The Jason family organized a charity party to auction jewelry and raised some jewelry from rich ladies for the auction. And all the benefits generation from the auction party would be used in charitable activities Naturally, as a first-class jewelry magazine in the country, SG Jewelry Magazine received an invitation to the auction party.

Stanford discussed it with his boss and decided to take a piece of jewelry that the magazine had been collecting for a long time to the party. They also decided to let Stella and Modesty bring their designs to the party. In this way, it could only help SG Jewelry Magazine win favorable impression from the public, but also help the two designers gain popularity in the jewelry industry of the country so that they would get more clients of advanced customization.

It was just that the charity party would be helped in the next weekend and there was not much time left for them.

Stanford said, "You can take the works you designer before to this auction party, every style is welcomed."

Stella nodded her head, "I see."

After coming back home, Stella sat down before the desk and began to modify Phoebe's design drawing. Then she uncontrollably thought of what Stanford told her today.

Ever since she married Clarence until she divorced him and joined SG Jewelry Magazine, she had never picked up her drawing pens. Therefore, she didn't design anything in the past three years. As for the jewelry she designed three years ago... When she had a look at them now, she felt dissatisfied with them.

Luckily, whenever she had a light bulb moment, she would record it on the notebook.

Stella leafed through her notebook and found that the most impressive inspiration for her was the one recorded on the page that was ripped down before.

Stella randomly rummaged the things on the desk and accidently knocked off a thing.

She picked it up from the ground and found that it was the pocket watch they found from Jeffrey's leather suitcase.

Stella opened the pocket watch. Looking at the group photos of them three, she gently rubbed the edge of the watch, seeming to be lost in her thoughts.

After a short while, she suddenly put down the pocket watch and opened her painting and began to sketch the drawing.

When she finished the drawing, Stella stretched her arms lazily.

She took a glance at the clock and found it was already eleven o'clock.

After that thing, Alisa, a maid in the house, never reminded her to have dinner again. She simply put the dishes she prepared in the pot and used soft fire to keep it hot.

Stella then went downstairs to have dinner.

When she finished the dinner, it was already half past eleven.

Clarence hadn't come back.

Stella hesitated for a while and then sent Nathan a message: [Is Clarence still working in the company?]

Nathan replied her soon: [Yes.]

Stella: [Has he eaten?]

Nathan: [Not yet.]

Stella thought that no matter why Clarence beat up Liam before, he vented the anger for Sherry after all.

And she didn't want to owe him anything.

Stella stood up and went to the kitchen. She made a sandwich and put it into a thermal lunch box. She then went upstairs to take her coat and then left the house. In the CEO's office of Conrad Group...

Nathan took back his phone from Clarence and asked, "Mr. Conrad, aren't you getting off the work?"

Clarence replied in a flat tone, "I have to deal with several documents. You can go back now."

When Nathan was about to leave, Clarence stopped him, "If Stella comes here later, tell the security guard to green light her." "Okay."

It turned out that he was waiting for Stella.

Nathan thought that even since Clarence went to Anqiao Street, he was not as aggressive or trenchant as how he treated Stella before.

This was a good start.

He thought that he would not have to rack his mind to find excuses for Mr. Conrad to alleviate the awkwardness in the future.

Nathan went downstairs and paid a special visit to the security room and told the security guard that Mrs. Conrad would come to the company later and they should green light her. The security guard nodded his heads.

But Nathan hadn't expected that short after his leaving, Vivian Sean came to the company.

Although they used many resources to enhance Vivian's popularity before, they stopped helping her because Vivian asked for too many things. She dreamed of being Clarence's wife, moreover, she put on airs in the cooperation with a company before and even defamed the company. Later, the company put the recoding on the Internet, which damaged Vivian's reputation a lot.

Although Vivian was so angry, she could not do anything to solve it. So she could only have a try and come to beg Clarence, hoping that he would give her the other chance.

She hadn't expected that she would enter the company so easily.

The security guard on duty today was newly recruited and he had never seen Vivian before. As Nathan told him that Mrs. Conrad would visit the company later, he thought that Vivian was the one as she was so beautiful and delicately dressed.

Out of his expectation, a woman in loose cloth came here ten minutes later. She was more beautiful than Vivian.

He was completely dumbfounded.

Which one was the real Mrs. Conrad?

When Stella stepped into the building, she found that the security guard had taken several glances at them. Hesitantly, she asked in a low voice, "Can't I get in now?"

She remembered that the Conrad Group had a rule - designers of SG Jewelry Magazine were not allowed to enter the company. But she hadn't told the security guard that she was a designer form SG Jewelry Magazine.

The security guard was also dumbfounded. He asked gingerly, "Are you Mr. Conrad's wife?"

Stella replied, "I'm not."

Then why are you here late in the evening?

Stella took a glance at her thermal lunch box. Originally she wanted to tell the security guard that she was here to send some dishes to Clarence. But after a second thought, she replied, "I just pass by here."☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 117: Why Are You Always Deceived by Some False Appearances?

In the CEO's office...

Sitting in a chair, Clarence was playing with his phone with an inexplicable smile on his face.

That woman somehow had some conscience and she asked Nathan whether he had had dinner or not just now.

He took a glance at the clock and then at his phone. Staring at the phone number on the screen, he tapped his temples with two slender fingers. When he was about to make a phone call, he heard the knockings on the door.

Clarence put down his phone and then picked up a document and a pen. He adjusted his expression and then said, "Come in."

The door was then pushed open. At the next moment, Vivian's voice sounded, "Mr. Conrad..."

Clarence looked askance at her and put down his pen. He asked coldly, "Why are you here?"

Vivian told him why she was here. She then added, "Mr. Conrad, it's all my bad before. I promise I will not make similar mistakes again. If Mr. Conrad can give me an opportunity this time, I will definitely cherish it."

Why do you think that I will give you a chance?

Vivian bit her lower lip, "I..."

Clarence said in a cold voice, "I've told you that I don't like others to play tricks on me. Do you think that I really don't know that you came to Stella before and asked her to divorce me?"

Vivian thought that that matter had been a past, but she hadn't expected that Clarence would mention about it again. She was so scared that her back broke out into cold sweats. She stammered, "It... It was for the sake of you, Mr. Conrad. I heard that you hated her a lot, so I..."

Enough. Clarence interrupted him, "Whether I detest her or not, it's my own business and it has nothing to do with anyone else."

Unwilling to accept this, Vivian said, "But Mr. Conrad... it's true that her pregnancy was fabricated and she used it to force you to marry her. I know that you don't like to be threated, nor did you like others to make decisions for you. It was just that I wanted to help you solve this trouble. If Stella wasn't guilt-stricken as she knew she became your wife by some devious means. Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to divorce you simply because of my words."

Clarence's expression became even colder when he heard the words, "Get out."

“Mr. Con...”

Don't let me repeat my words.

Vivian bit her lower lip tightly, her face turning pale. She then left the office reluctantly.

The office was then overwhelmed by silence.

Clarence looked out of the windows expressionlessly. He suddenly realized that Vivian's appearance was not the reason why Stella wanted to divorce him. She had such an idea long time ago.

And Vivian's appearance simply provided her an opportunity to bring about that topic.

Indeed, Stella had been playing a good wife in the marriage with him.

But it was just playing. Therefore, she could leave him without hesitation.

He had given her many chances to remarry him, but she refused them without a second thought.

It was just that he was never the one she loved.

She simply asked whether she had had dinner or not. It was just a casual question, yet he waited for her in the company until midnight.

Clarence took his phone and stood up. He called Vincent while walking, "Where are you?"

As Stella told the security guard that she simply passed by the building, naturally he would not allow her to enter the company.

Therefore, she could only come to the entrance. She found a bench and then sat down.

Stella made a phone call to Nathan as she wanted to let him come downstairs to take the lunch box. Unluckily, Nathan didn't answer her call.

The temperature had been descending recently and it was much colder in the evening. Stella only wore a coat now and it could by no means resist the cold winds.

When she was stamping her feet due to chillness, she inadvertently turned around and saw Vivian walked out of the entrance of Conrad Group.

Stella was stunned. Her gaze uncontrollably followed Vivian and she only withdrew her lines of sights after Vivian got on the car.

After a long while, she suddenly chuckled, as if she was mocking at herself. No wonder that wretched man was so busy every night. It turned out that he was busy with dating the other woman. Stella rubbed her nose which was red due to coldness. She then put the lunch box above the waste container beside the bench.

After taking two steps, she came back and picked up the lunch box.

No matter what, the food was innocent.

Wretched man, go eat the shits!

After coming back, Stella sat at the dining and finished all the dishes she made tonight. Only then did she go upstairs to have a sleep.

Lying on the bed, Stella couldn't help but feel regretful.

'Stella, how can you be so foolish? You know that wretched man Clarence hates you so much, why are you still deceived by some false appearances again and again?' Stella questioned herself in heart. Everything he did was for the sake of the child in her belly.

Even though he had asked her to move back to the mansion, it didn't impede her from flirting with the other woman.

Stella lay tossing and turning on the bed. She couldn't fall asleep.

When it was about three o'clock in the morning, she still felt her stomach full. Therefore, she decided to get up.

But out of her expectation, when she opened the door of her bedroom, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by a person. At the next moment, his hot lips landed on hers and Stella was greeted by a strong scent of alcohol.

Stella wanted to struggle, but Clarence had confined her hands and pinned them above her head. He had confined her tightly in his arms.

At the same time, Stella's lower lip was broken by his teeth. She felt the sharp pain and knitted her brows.

The smell of blood dispersed in their mouths.

Clarence lost most of his interest as Stella didn't cooperate with him at all. He took a step backward and pinched her chin. He slightly moved his thin lips and spit out some indifferent words, "You wasn't so reluctant when having sexes with me."

Stella was annoyed. She blushed, "I haven't expected that Mr. Conrad would have such a quirk - you wait in front of my bedroom in the midnight and ..."

Stella thought that he was like a villain who sued his victim before he himself was prosecuted. She made some dishes for him late in the evening and sent them to the company regardless of the cold winds, bu he was flirting with Vivian in the company. Was he qualified to question her here? How shameless!

Stella replied without a second thought, "Mr. Conrad, why are you waiting for me? Are you planning to flaunt to me that Vivian loves you so much?"

Clarence was silent for a while. He then asked, "You saw her?"

I'm not blind. How couldn't I see her? Stella took a deep breath, "Mr. Conrad, I think we should show some respects to each other. You dated Vivian just now, and forcibly kissed me right after coming back. Don't you feel it disgusting?"

Clarence asked in a flat tone, "Are you jealous?"

Jealous?

But Stella didn't say out the rest words 'my ass'.

Seeing that she didn't say anything else, Clarence continued, "Then why did you care about her?"

Stella gritted her teeth, "I don't care about her at all. It's just that, Mr. Conrad, such behavior is really shameless. It makes me feel that..."

Clarence didn't want to hear her nonsense. He interrupted her, "Are you minding about her existence. Or are you minding the fact that I came to you after meeting her?"

Is there any difference?

Why there's no difference? Clarence fixed his unfathomable black eye son her. After several seconds, he asked, "Stella, do you like me?"☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 118: He’s Cold-hearted in Nature

Stella was shocked and frightened by Clarence's words 'Do you like me'. They sounded like 'when do you want to die tonight' and 'how do you want to die' in her ears.

She licked her lip that was broken by his teeth and tasted a light smell of alcohol. She then asked, "Mr. Conrad, are you drunk?"

Clarence simply stared at her and didn't reply.

Stella asked tentatively, "I guess you're. Otherwise, why did you play such a joke with me?"

Clarence sneered and slowly let go of her. He withdrew his hand and unfastened his necktie, "You think I'm joking with you?"

Aren't you? Stella made an analysis with a serious expression, "Mr. Conrad, I don't understand why you asked me that question. What's the meaning of it? If my answer is 'YES', you will think that I'm coveting something that I shouldn't dream of; if my answer is 'NO', you may think that I'm really arrogant. It's really hard for me to give you a satisfying answer. How's this? Mr. Conrad, can you tell me the answer you want to hear. I can give you an answer according to your preference."

Clarence looked at her coldly, "When you were falling in love with Horace, did you attach great importance to the gains and losses like you do just now."

No, I didn't.

It was because she had never fallen in love with Horace.

Moreover, she didn't know what was wrong with this wretched man, so she must try her best to protect herself.

Stella emphasized again, "Mr. Conrad, nothing has happened between me and Horace. Moreover, he has engaged now. I hope that you'll not wrong our relationship again and again." Clarence asked in a flat tone, "Really?"

Of course.

Now that your relationship is so pure, who inspired you to design the 'Puppy ' Series?

She retorted him, "It is targeted at the public and it's not for anyone. Mr. Conrad, why are you clinging to its name? Could it be that you're also jealous?"

Clarence slightly pressed his thin lips together, his eyes becoming gloomy.

Stella suddenly felt that her question was brusque and it seemed like she was seeking death. When she was pondering how to relieve the tensed atmosphere, Clarence's voice sounded, "Yes. So what?" She couldn't read his mood through his voice.

Stella was a bit stunned, "What?"

What did he say just now?

Clarence continued, "You know what I mean."

Stella said after a short while of silence, "But Mr. Conrad, you also said that love doesn't prove anything."

It's true that it can't prove anything, but I can let you be my wife and no one is going to replace you.

Even so, I still can't give birth to your child, right?

Clarence didn't reply, but Stella knew his answer very well.

He meant he loved her, but he just wanted their relationship to come back to what it was like when they hadn't divorced.

Her assumption was right. Clarence was accustomed to her staying by his side. He was accustomed to her obedience and to the experience that someone would be waiting for him whenever he came back to Starry Lake Mansion.

The proverb said that custom was a terrifying thing.

Stella asked, "Mr. Conrad, can you tell me, what you are going to do with child in my belly? Can you let me know whether you want it to live, or to die?"

Clarence was muted. Several seconds later, he replied, "You can deliver it. And I will send it to the other place."

Stella was stunned as she hadn't expected such an answer. She asked, "The premise is that the Conrad family doesn't discover its existence before its birth, right?"

Absolutely.

Stella was silent for a long while, "Clarence, I know you may think that I overvalue myself when you hear the words that I'm going to say, but..." She choked with sobs, "It's not only my child, but also yours. Haven't you thought of letting it come to this world safe and sound?"

Clarence's expression remained unchanged. He said in a flat tone, "I told you that I don't want a child in two years before."

He thought that as long as he took good prevention measures, she would not get pregnant. But she was still pregnant accidently.

He would solve the problem from its source rather than letting the child be a puppet since its birth.

Stella sniffed, his eyes getting red, "Then... Can I visit him later?"

Clarence said, "Stella, you should tell me when you learned that you're pregnant. I found it by myself. Moreover, it's you who insisting on giving birth the child. So you have to bear the consequence no matter what it is."

His voice was so indifferent and it sounded like he was talking about an insignificant matter.

Although sometimes he would also show his cares for her, he was a cold-hearted person in natural.

No one could change this aspect of him.

Seeing that she was muted, Clarence continued, "I promise you that I will try my best to keep the Conrad family to learn about this. One more point, Stella, I hope you can remember that I'm your husband, not your enemy. I'm not a monster either. Please don't be hostile to me."

Stella corrected him, "Ex-husband."

Clarence sneered, "Then regard me as your enemy. That's it. None of us gonna live peacefully."

It was really a shameful trick that he used the carrot tactic right after using the stick one.

She felt tired to argue with him.

Stella moved her lips and said slowly, "Mr. Conrad, if you don't have any other matter, I will go to bed."

After finishing the words, Stella didn't come back to her bedroom without giving a shit to Clarence's reaction.

Thanks to Clarence and the fuss he made, Stella felt that her stomach was not that full now.

After coming back to the bedroom, Stella lay on the bed. She stared blankly at the ceilings and gently covered her belly with one hand. She was not sleepy now.

It seemed that the little baby in her belly had been woken up and it was now rolling over in her belly.

Stella could even feel its movements in her belly.

If she still couldn't figure a way out and leave before the child's birth, she would not be able to see her child in the rest of her life when Clarence sent her child away.

Stella knew deep down about what situation Clarence was facing, yet she still decided to give birth to the child.

She also worried about that; therefore, she didn't want her child to have any relationship with the members of the Conrad family, including Clarence.

She couldn't understand the conflicts in the Conrad family, nor could she pay attention to the interests of the whole like Clarence did. She was just an ordinary mother who wished that her child could come to this world safely.

But she hadn't expected that things would still evolve to this point.

What made Stella feel extremely desperate was not the consequence that she had to face when the Conrad family learned about the existence of the child; instead, it was Clarence's indifference.

He had never taken the little baby to his heart from the very beginning, like the death and life of the child had nothing to do with him.

He was like an indifferent onlooker who would satirize her from time to time.

Chapter 119: Is This Your Attitude Toward Me?

Time flied.

On the day before the charity party...

When Stella came to SG Jewelry Magazine, she contacted Phoebe, telling her that the product was already finished.

Phoebe said, "I will be busy in the next two days and maybe I will not have time take it. By the way, I heard that SG will take part in the charity party tomorrow night. Ms. Radomil, you're a jewelry designer of SG, so you will also take part in the activity, right?"

Good. Then please give it to me tomorrow.

The charity party organized by the Jason Group targeted at those rich and powerful people, so Stella wasn't surprised that Phoebe would also go to the party.

Phoebe smiled, "Then see you tomorrow night."

After ending the call, Stella put the customized necklace into her handbag and went to Stanford's office to hand in the product for the auction of tomorrow's charity auction.

In the Jason family...

Rebecca, who was collecting the jewelries for tomorrow night's auction, sighed emotionally, "Phoebe, are you really donating these jewelry to the auction. I can't drag myself away from them." Phoebe, who was sitting beside her, said, "Rebecca, I can gift you the ones you like."

Oh, I can't take them. It's for the charity auction, and I can't take advantage of you on this matter. Rebecca out aside the jewelry box and held up Phoebe's hand, "I heard from Annie that you have a surprise for her. What's that?"

Nothing but a present for her wedding.

Rebecca involuntarily furrowed her brows when she heard the words. She heaved a sigh, "Although the date for their wedding have been decided, I'm not sure whether the wedding can be held successfully or not."

Phoebe asked, "What's wrong? I heard that Annie has been behaving herself recently. I guess she won't make a big trouble."

It's true that she hasn't made a big trouble. But you're also clear of Horace's personality. Although he has agreed to marry Annie, it... it was just a perfunctory agreement. He has no feelings for Annie at all. I will not worry about it if the bride-to-be were the other person who knows about the nature of the marriage between two companies and doesn't dream of the other things she shouldn't covet. But Annie is different. She will try all she can to get the things she wants. I'm afraid that...

Rebecca, Phoebe comforted her, "It's true that Annie doesn't have a good sense of propriety, but I believe that as long as she doesn't trample on Horace's bottom line, they will live in peace with each other." Rebecca became more worried when mentioning about this, "By the way, Phoebe, do you know Clarence's ex-wife?"

Phoebe replied in a soft voice, "I heard something about her before."

I haven't expected that she and Horace were once in love, and she... Rebecca kept down her voice, "She's pregnant. Horace said that it's not his child. But she has divorced Clarence for several months. What do you think who's the child's father?"

Phoebe curled her lips into a light smile, "If it's Clarence's child, the Conrad family won't allow the child to be raised outside of the family."

Rebecca nodded her head, "Yeah, I also think so. They key is that I heard that she was sold to Twilight Club back then and she forced Clarence to marry her by fake pregnancy. Clarence detests her a lot." She then sighed, "I really can't understand Horace."

Phoebe consoled her, "Let's stop here, Rebecca. Don't think too much of it. You're going to deliver the baby, right?"

It's expected to be delivered five days later.

Then please take a good rest. You will be very tired on the party tomorrow night.

Rebecca said, "So do you. You've helped me a lot in these days, thank you."

You're welcome. That's what I should do.

Not long after Phoebe left the Jason family, she received a phone call from Modesty. She asked with a light smile, "Ms. Parker, what's the matter?"

Modesty said, "Ms. Steward, I want to ask you whether the necklace I designed before is kept by you or not."

Phoebe pondered for several seconds and then replied, "Oh, that necklace... I forgot to take it. I will ask my man to take it later."

There was still silence at the other end of the phone. Modesty then said, "Ms. Steward, I'm so sorry. The necklace is probably lost due to my negligence."

It's lost?

Yep. I can take all the losses caused by this. I will return the money to your account in two days, Ms. Steward.

Phoebe said, "Ms. Parker, you don't need to do that. I like your works and I hope that we will have cooperation next time." They then ended the call.

Sitting on the car and looking out of the window, Phoebe gently tapped her chin, seeming to be thinking of something.

After a short while, she gave an order, "Don't obstruct Modesty no matter what she wants to do."

The driver said, "Roger. Should we help her?"

No need. Just let her do whatever she wants. Phoebe paused and then added, "Go to the Conrad Group."

In the CEO's office of Conrad Group...

Fixing his eyes on the invitation letter on the table, Clarence's face was covered by coldness. No one knew what he was thinking. Nathan knocked at the door, "Mr. Conrad, Ms. Steward is here."

Clarence slightly looked up and saw Phoebe showing up at the door. He asked in an indifferent voice, "Any matter?"

Phoebe was annoyed yet at the same time amused, "I rarely come to find you, and this is your attitude towards me?"

I have such an attitude towards everyone. Spill the beans, I have to deal with my work.

Clare. Phoebe sat down opposite to him and inadvertently saw the invitation letter on the table. She asked, "Are you going to the charity party tomorrow?"

Clarence replied, "It depends on my moods."

Although the charity party was organized by the Jason family on the surface, the Conrad family also took part in the organization behind the scenes. They were trying to gather those celebrities in the business world by this means, and Conrad could easily guess what Dempsey wanted to do.

Clarence would definitely go to the party.

Phoebe continued, "Clare, I'm clear of what you're facing in the Conrad family and I want to help you."

Clarence sneered, "Tell me, what I am facing now?"

You're so powerful now and you're completely out of your father's control. He wants to dismiss you and find a person who's easier to be controlled by him to be the CEO of the Conrad Group.

Clarence replied in a clam voice, "My surname is Conrad too. If he wants to find the other heir simply because I'm out of his control, I have to say this reason is really farfetched."

Yeah, this is really farfetched. The outsiders all know that your father scruples about your powers, but no one have ever pondered why he's afraid that you'll take control of the Conrad Group. Clarence expression gradually pulled a long face and his face was written all over with coldness, "Seems like you know something about it?"

Phoebe smiled. She didn't point it our bluntly, "As a matter of fact, your father doesn't have too many men. The reason why the Conrad Group is overwhelmed by turbulence is that Annie is arranged to marry Horace and now the Jason Group is the most powerful weapon for your father.

It's for you to make a balance of the situation, that's to marry me. You know that the Jason family is only powerful on the surface, and it's by no means a match for my family.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 120: Will My Career Be Easier After Marring Phoebe?

After finishing the words, Phoebe twisted her hands on her knees; apparently she was a bit nervous.

Although she had made a detailed analysis of the current situation that Clarence was facing, she didn't know what he was thinking.

He managed to become the CEO of the Conrad Group that everyone dreaded from an illegitimate son that was not recognized by the family. It was obvious that he was scheming and capable. Even though it looked like Clarence was in the disadvantageous position in the internal fight for power in the Conrad family, Phoebe wasn't confident in whether her conditions would move him or not. As expected, Clarence curled his thin lips into a light smile. With a touch of inadvertence and coldness on his face, he asked, "To marry you?”

Phoebe took a light breath, "Yep, if not for that accident, the one who married you three years ago should be me. Moreover, our families have reached a tacit agreement that..."

I think you misunderstood it. Clarence interrupted her, "They wanted you to marry Justin, not me."

Phoebe was stunned for a moment, "How could it be possible. I have been regarding Justin as a brother..."

So no one has mentioned about this.

It was true that Joanna liked Phoebe very much, but if the one that Phoebe wanted to marry was Clarence, according to Joanna's hatred towards Clarence, she would not be on intimate terms with Phoebe. There were two reasons why no one had mentioned about arranging the marriage between Phoebe and Justin.

On the one hand, it was because of Justin. No matter how hard Joanna tried to persuade him, Justin still had a tough attitude and refused the proposal. Therefore, Joanna could only give up the idea. On the other hand, the Steward was a noble family and Phoebe was the only child of the family. Her father loved her so much and pampered her a lot. Therefore, the Steward family would not allow her to marry a cripple.

The combination of the above-mentioned two reasons was the primary reason why no one had mentioned about the marriage between the two families.

As for Clarence, Joanna wished so much that he would get nothing. How would she arrange Phoebe to marry him?

Dempsey was also afraid that if Clarence had too many powers, he would be out of control. Therefore, when Stella appeared, he hurriedly arranged their marriage.

Phoebe calmed down herself and continued, "If the situation is like what you said just now, shouldn't you marry me? They will not be able to stop this, and you can take revenge on them as well."

Clarence didn't say anything and simply tapped the desk with his slender fingers. Phoebe didn't know what he was thinking at the moment.

Phoebe, marrying me is like how Annie marrying Horace. It's a win-win choice. You also know that I'm the only child of my family, but I'm not good at managing company. Therefore, I will definitely marry a businessman. I think you're the best choice for me because I don't want to marry a man that I'm not familiar with.

Clarence clam voice sounded after several seconds, "But you're not the best choice for me."

Phoebe pressed her lips together, "You fall for your ex-wife, right?"

Clarence's expression became even colder, "Does it have anything to do with you?"

Clare, I really can't understand what you're doing now? Why are you hung up on a woman? Don't forget who has helped you to get your current status. You said no one can make decisions for you, but you obeyed your father's decision and married her before, right?

Phoebe added, "Moreover, I guess your father doesn't know about her pregnancy, right?"

The whole office was suddenly overwhelmed by coldness.

Clarence looked at her coldly and asked, "Who told you?"

Phoebe clenched her hands. Her eyelashes were shaking, yet she still maintained a smile on her face, "Walls have ears."

She paused before continuing, "But you can rest assured. I won't use this matter to threaten you, I just want to..."

Clarence sneered, "Why do you think that I'm afraid of your threat?"

Phoebe froze.

Clarence stood up and walked to the French windows. With one hand in his pocket, he said emotionlessly, "She was pregnant after divorcing me, why do you think that I will raise the child of the other man? Moreover, even if it's my child, do you think that I will care about it?"

Even though you're not sure whether this child is yours or not, if your father learns about its existence, he will arrange a DNA test after the child's delivery. Moreover, Clare, have you though of it, even though the test shows that it's not your child, you father will possibly... you know, he wants to weaken your powers.

Clarence curled his lips into a sarcastic smile, "You know him well."

It's just my assumption. Phoebe walked to him and said in a gentle voice, "Clare, it doesn't matter even though you don't want to marry me for the time being. You can consider what I said just now and give me your answer when you make your own choice."

She added, "To show my sincerity, I will take part in the charity party as your companion tomorrow night. In this way, your father's plan will be ruined."

After Phoebe's leaving, Nathan knocked at the door, "Mr. Conrad, should I arrange a female companion for you for the party tomorrow night?" Clarence turned around. He took a glance at the door and said in a clam voice, "Isn't she a ready candidate?"

Miss Steward?

She was true. At present, the most direct mean to distract my father's attention is to marry Phoebe. It really makes big profits with a small cost.

Nathan was shocked, "Mr. Conrad, you mean..."

Clarence looked at him expressionlessly, "Will my life be easier after marrying Phoebe?"

Nathan was rendered speechless.

When did Mr. Conrad learn such black humor? It was really thrilling.

It seemed like Clarence didn't expect his answer. He continued, "Is SG also invited by the charity party?"

Yes. Nathan, who was frightened just now, came to his own senses and replied quickly, "Except for proving a piece of jewelry according to the rules of the charity party, SG also asked its two jewelry designers to provide their own works for the auction."

When did the two designers join SG?

Nathan reminded him, "One of the designers is Modesty, the one who came to Paris for further study in place of Mrs. Conrad. She came to the company to find you before and you give the chance that Mrs. Conrad gave up to her."

I remember it. Clarence took a glance at him, "Why are you so clear of it?"

Nathan smiled awkwardly and asked, "Do you have any other matters, Mr. Conrad?"

Clarence replied after a short while of silence, "Ask someone to get Stella's work tomorrow."

May I ask Mr. James to auction it?

Ask the other person. It will be too obvious.

Nathan replied, "All right. I will arrange it now."

Nathan thought he could do this with the other identity.