Ch. 21..30

Chapter 21: If You Regret

They had already divorced, what for to call again. Was he trying to mock at her?

But, he blacklisted her in WeChat while she blacklisted him from calling.

They had done similar things to each other so the grudge could be written off.

In the film studio...

After the last shot was taken, Vivian bowed at the staff of the advertising agency with a sweet voice, "Teachers, you guys have done a great job. I've ordered cups of bubble tea for everyone. They are put outside. Take a cup when you guys leave."

Thank you, Vivian. You've done a great job too.

I'm just standing there to make a few poses so my work is not as tiring as you guys. Guys, go back and have a good rest. I look forward to the opportunity to work together next time.

After pretending to show formality and ceremony, Vivian turned around and her expression immediately changed. She sped up to walk back to the dressing room. 'Wham', she threw the headwear in her hand onto the table, "This group of people are really stupid. These are just a few poses but they take the shots so many times back and forth. Are they thinking they are filming a movie."

As she said, she turned around and scolded her assistant, "I've told you so many times. Don't let me have this kind of downgraded advertisement in the future, do I look very low?"

Not long ago, she got a chance to be in an international grand show and with Clarence's help, she managed to get a luxury endorsement. Now, she was taking this kind of advertisement that was not up to par, wasn't this degrading her level!

The assistant whispered, "This advertisement has a high exposure rate. It will help to grow your popularity..."

What is the use of growing popularity? Do I need popularity that is so little? They don't even look at what they are, are they worthy of me?

The assistant did not say anything more. This advertisement was gotten after Vivian personally went to beg the advertisers to give her the opportunity three months ago. To get this chance, she really ignored her reputation but since she unknowingly hooked up with Mr. Clarence, she entirely went into reverse, thinking that she was going to become the female owner of a wealthy family.

After scolding, Vivian took out her phone. She originally intended to see how far the public opinions on the Internet had gone but just after she opened Weibo, she saw Stella's response and the statement of SG Jewelry Magazine.

She gritted her teeth, not expecting that she still could not take Stella down even though the public opinions had already come to this extent.

When Vivian was thinking to add fuel to the fire, a sharp female voice suddenly sounded in the originally quiet dressing room.

I've told you so many times. Don't let me have this kind of downgraded advertisement in the future, do I look very low?

What is the use of growing popularity? Do I need popularity that is so little? They don't even look at what they are, are they worthy of me? Vivian was totally dumbfounded. She never expected that what she said just now was recorded. She stood up, "Who is over there! Come out!"

In the corner, Stella smilingly waved at her and the phone she was holding in her hand was the source of the voice just now.

Stella apologized insincerely, "Sorry, I originally wanted to say hello to you but as soon as you came in, you showed your prowess to gain a head start. I couldn't find the suitable opportunity."

Vivian was so angry that her face even turned white. Her fists at the two sides of her body were clenched and her nails were deeply embedded in her palm flesh, "Stella, you..."

I won't be like you to create rumours out of whole cloth and throw mud at others, and won't publish this recording on the Internet to make everyone know. I'll only... Stella turned off the phone and said indifferently, "Send it to the boss of the advertising agency whom you think is low-grade.”

Although the advertisement that Vivian shot was not luxury, it was also a well-known domestic brand. Otherwise, she would not have gone to great lengths to please the boss to get this opportunity.

The reason that she whined about the other party was low-grade was simply because she had gotten Clarence's support who had huge power and thus she had better resources. However, if these words were spread, her reputation in the industry would definitely plummet and cause a disastrous impact on her.

Vivian gritted her teeth, "Stella, you're really vicious!"

Stella smiled, "I thought you already knew this. What, in your view, am I still a living Bodhisattva who is beautiful and kind-hearted?"

I finally understand why Mr. Clarence is so disgusted with you. Your way of wheeling and dealing behind others is too sinister, you deserve to be abandoned!

Stella said calmly, "I have to remind you that the person who wheels and deals behind others first is you, not me. I'm just letting you get a taste of your own medicine. Furthermore, don't come to mess with me again. You also know that I can force Clarence to have a marriage with me so it isn't a problem for me to deal with you."

After Stella said these harsh words, when she was just about to turn around and leave in style, she saw an upright figure standing quietly at the door. The person's face was darkened and cold and he looked expressionless.

Clarence's thin lips curled in disdain and his voice was slightly cold, "You're so capable, Ms. Radomil, do you want me to give you applause?"

Stella kept silent for a while, "I...don't need."

She was really unlucky. Why he could always be present in the scene whenever she said harsh words! She finally managed to get rid of his stereotype of her by having the divorce but who knew that in the blink of an eye, her image collapsed so badly.

Whatever, if he misunderstood, just let him be. They had already divorced anyway, what for she still cared about that.

Mr. Conrad. Vivian immediately showed an expression with the grievance. With tears welling up in her eyes, she bit her lower lip, "I don't know why does Ms. Radomil come to me to say harsh words aggressively. I also don't know which part I've offended her. If Ms. Radomil isn't dissatisfied with something about me, you can say it directly, I..."

As she said, her tears trickled down her face and she was sobbing softly.

Clarence looked askance at her with an indifferent face.

When Stella looked at this wretched pair of man and woman, she had goose bumps. When she was about to leave, she heard Clarence say, "I remember that I've warned you. Don't play tricks in front of me which can be seen through at a glance."

Hearing this, Vivian's choking sound instantly stopped. Her tears stayed on her eyelashes and she did not dare to let them fall down.

Stella almost could not hold back from laughing. It seemed that Clarence was indeed extremely cold-blooded. He was hopeless. After a short pause to control herself from laughing, Stella stared at the front and strode away.

She would leave the stage to them.

Unexpectedly, when she passed by Clarence, her wrist was gripped and before he spoke, he looked askance at Vivian, "Get out."

Vivian's lower lip was bitten severely. Not having time to pack the things, she quickly went out of the dressing room.

After the door was closed, the whole room became quiet again.

Stella remained silent for a while and let out a long breath, "The words I said just now were not meant for you, I was trying to say that..." You guys were all not good things.

Clarence interrupted her and said coldly, "You've blacklisted me?"

Clarence twitched his eyebrows, "Say something."

Stella really did not understand what he was doing. After a few seconds, she laughed dryly, "Haha, Mr. Conrad is really good at joking. We've already divorced so what for to keep the contact information of each other, are you planning to ask me to have disco dancing at the grave?"

Clarence was speechless.

Moreover, didn't you also blacklist me in WeChat? Doesn't this mean that you want to completely break the connection with me?

Clarence's thin lips were slightly pursed. During that time, she sent him messages of wanting to divorce every day so he was annoyed.

I don't mean that.

Stella compromised very quickly, "Okay, I've misunderstood you. But, that doesn't stop us from blacklisting each other. We've divorced anyway. A separation will relieve and pleasure both of us." Clarence was a little impatient, "It's true that in every three sentences you say, you'll always mention the word 'divorce', do you really want a divorce so badly."

Stella froze for a while and gently reminded, "Mr. Conrad, have you forgotten that we've already done the divorce procedures in the morning. The divorce certificate is still in my bag." Clarence frowned even more. His slender fingers slightly moved and slowly loosened from gripping her hand.

Stella looked down at the red circle that was formed on her wrist upon being pinched. Was this wretched man thinking that he was catching a thief, he had used so much force. "If Mr. Conrad doesn't have anything, I'll leave first..."

Clarence calmly said, "If you regret it, I can consider giving you another chance."

Chapter 22: Seems Like You Have Forgotten One Thing

Stella was confused.

I mean the divorce.

Thank you, I don't need it.

After Stella finished her words, she left without stopping.

Just after she walked out of the door, she felt a resentful gaze from the wall.

Stella ignored it and left straight away.

After going downstairs, Stella asked Sherry for the contact information of the staff of the advertising agency that helped Vivian to take shots today. She directly sent a copy of the recording over.

She was not a kind person anyway. This time, it was not that she was smack talking with Vivian for fun.

She would settle all the scores that should be settled.

Half a month later, Puppy ' Series was officially launched. The responses from the market were very good and they were all urging other series to be launched.

Stella had gone to the office of SG Jewelry Magazine several times to have meetings. As before, she could still produce three models of jewellery a month but Stanford said that there was no need to rush first. Every product had its market demand so as long as new models could be launched consistently in the market, it would be fine.

The more important thing right now was the international fashion show next month.

SG Jewelry Magazine was the organizer of the show this time and Stella was the designer of SG Jewelry Magazine. If the show this time was held perfectly, the work designed by her would have a great opportunity to appear on stage. It also meant that her design would be recognized internationally.

But then, in addition to designing a successor to the Puppy ' Series, Stella was also responsible for the design of all the jewellery of the show this time, which drastically increased her workload.

The good thing was that Stanford had sent an assistant to help her. She only needed to produce the design while the show-related communication with the clothing model and the selection of jewellery material would all be done by the assistant.

Seeing her working in the middle of the night every day, Sherry was a bit worried, "Stella, will you be too tired to work like this, you're still pregnant."

Stella touched her belly and said while smiling, "This little one has been very obedient lately and basically doesn't cause me troubles. I'm fine."

Sherry knew that she was forced to give up her dream of designing three years ago and this was why she extraordinarily cherished the opportunity now in which she had spared no effort.

After a while, Sherry said, "Then you have to think for the sake of yourself in addition to just working. Horace has looked for me many times recently. It seems that he is almost going to the door of the magazine to stop me. Anyway, you and Clarence have already divorced and he is so persistent, how about you..."

Stella shook her head, "The thing between Horace and I has long since ended."

You should consider about it, give yourself a chance and give him one too.

Sherry, I'm with a child in my belly now. Do you think Horace will accept to become the father.

Sherry did not speak anymore.

She wanted to speak several times but she still stopped in the end.

Clarence was really a wretched man. He still caused trouble to her even though she had already divorced him.

In Twilight Club...

At the poker table, someone looked at the man sitting alone in the corner and asked with a low voice, "Mr. Conrad seems to be in a bad mood lately. Whenever he comes, he'll always drink alone and he also doesn't play cards, what has happened?"

Being the only person in the know, Vincent replied, "What else can it be, he has divorced."

Hearing about the matter that Clarence had divorced, everyone at the poker table could not sit still anymore. The men were curiously prying while the women were excited and planning to do something. "Isn't that Mr. Conrad doesn't like his wife. He should be happy after divorce isn't it."

Yeah, he's happy. Isn't he drinking alone to celebrate.

The crowd was speechless.

Vincent pushed the cards in his hand, "I've won, give money, give money."

At the halfway point of playing the card game, Vincent was bored to keep winning so he gave his seat to others and sat next to Clarence. He also poured himself a glass, "What's wrong with you, you come here every day to drink unhappily. Don't tell me that after your divorce, you suddenly find that you can't be without your wife."

Clarence's action of holding the glass slightly paused. He sneered, "What nonsense are you talking about."

What are you doing then?

I seem to have been tricked by her again.

In the past few days, Clarence had calmed down and thought about it. From the time Stella mentioned that she wanted to divorce, she had been leading the matter, including telling the lie about the pregnancy again. She had calculated that he would be angry because of it and so, she deliberately came to infuriate him.

She knew him well enough and everything done by her was to divorce him, which was what she craved for.

Vincent could not understand, "Isn't this quite a good thing. She doesn't intend to swindle your money and is no longer planning to dig a pit for you. She just wants a divorce."

Clarence snorted, "She tried to marry me when she needed money and went to great lengths to get a divorce when she didn't need me. I'm like a fool who is being cheated by her over and over again." No woman in this world was more annoying than Stella.

Vincent racked his brain for a while and suggested a very pertinent opinion, "Why don't you chase her again and after you remarry her and let her taste a bit sweetness, you divorce her again. It's a way to dishearten and mentally hurt someone."

Hearing the word 'remarry', Clarence's throat unconsciously moved. He held the cup in his hand tightly and thought that this method was feasible.

Softly, he nasally gave an 'um', "She deserved it."

Vincent was speechless.

Oh, come on, he was just kidding.

Did Clarence take it seriously?

In Starry Lake Mansion...

When the maid saw that Clarence had returned from drinking, she went to make sobering soup as usual but after opening the cabinet, she found that there was no more sobering soup. After the maid told Clarence the bad news, he apparently did not have any reaction. He just sat on the sofa and pressed his eyebrows while speaking in an unperturbed manner, “Call her.” Two minutes later, Stella received a call from Starry Lake Mansion.

Mrs. Conrad, the house is out of the sobering soup...

Stella pursed her lips and calmly corrected, "Clarence and I have already divorced. Don't call me Mrs. Conrad anymore. The matter of the sobering soup isn't under my control too."

The maid spoke in a manner as if she was placed in a very difficult situation, "But, Mr. Conrad said that the sobering soup that Mrs. Conrad bought before was very effective. All the others that he drank didn't work."

Stella controlled her temper and took a deep breath.

The effect was good, of course. It was personally made by her!

Didn't the wretched man still disdain it before? What, now only he found that the sobering soup made by her had an invigorating effect!

After Stella calmed down, with the premise that they had at least harmoniously divorced, she still told the maid the ingredients needed and procedures. But, before she finished her words, the phone was snatched away by others.

The next second, Clarence's hoarse and cold voice sounded, "Stella, you have seemingly forgotten one thing."

Forget to perish together with you?

Clarence continued slowly, "You have an IOU of two million yuan with me."

Stella kept silent for three minutes.

At the other end of the phone, Clarence also patiently waited for her for three minutes.

I'll make it and send it to you, wait a moment.

Finished speaking, she quickly hung up the phone. Her entire person collapsed onto the bed.

She had almost forgotten about this matter.

When she finally managed to muster up the courage to borrow money from him after she married Clarence three years ago, Jeffrey's debt from loan sharks had already come to the value of more than two million yuan.000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 23: Do You Think I Am Joking with You?

She took the IOU, carefully knocked on the door of the study and repeatedly said that she would certainly find a way to return the money to him.

During the whole process, Clarence kept looking at her coldly and his eyes were full of mockery and disdain.

During that time, she could hardly get out of bed and her whole body was full of revenge done by him.

When Clarence gave her the money, he said sarcastically without any disguise, "Don't need to return it. Isn't this the reason why you used so many means to marry me?"

Stella did not say anything. Thanks to the capitalist who criticized her for not having a dream, she really did not have money to pay back now.

But, she did not care whether Clarence did not let her return or not. She still left the IOU with him.

But, it sounded right too. They had already divorced so it was reasonable that he asked her to return the money to him.

Sherry, who was watching the drama in the room happily, suddenly heard the 'bang' sounds from the kitchen.

She walked over and asked, "Dear, what are you chopping?"

Clarence!

Huh?

Stella calmed down and looked at the ginger that had been crumbled in front of her. She finally returned to normal, "Nothing, I have to go out later. You don't have to wait for me, go to bed early."

Without even guessing, Sherry could know that Clarence was looking for her trouble again. She frowned and said, "What does he want to do again, you guys have already divorced but he still doesn't want to stop."

Forget it, it's because I owe him.

It's fine now but after two months, your belly will become bigger and by that time, you can't hide it anymore.

The knife in Stella's hand was hanging in the air. She did not say anything for a while.

Yeah, as long as the two-million-yuan debt was not paid off, she would always owe Clarence and would never be able to stay away from him.

Based on Clarence's personality, if he knew she was pregnant now, he might have held her down on the operating table to prevent her from coercing him using this excuse to let him remarry her again. After a while, Stella said, "I'll talk clearly to him tonight.”

An hour later, in Starry Lake Mansion...

When the doorbell rang, the maid, who was in torment, immediately made a beeline for the door to open it. Her smile that was formed just now as if she had become the survivor of a disaster abruptly disappeared when she saw the person outside the door.

When Clarence came downstairs and saw the maid coming in with a young man who was carrying a thermally insulated container, his face turned livid.

The young man was also shocked by the spiritless atmosphere. He stammered while asking, "Is...is this Mr. Conrad? This is the thing that Ms. Radomil gave you. You should have a pickup code in the message on your phone, can...can you give me?"

Clarence pursed his thin lips, contained his anger and took out the phone.

After the young man obtained the pickup code, he ran away quickly.

Less than two minutes after the young man left, the landline of Starry Lake Mansion rang.

The maid did not dare to pick up the ringing phone so she found an excuse and ran away.

Only when the phone was about to end did Clarence pick up the receiver.

Soon, Stella's voice sounded, "Mr. Conrad, you've received the sobering soup, right? The ingredients are limited so the amount I made is only enough for one time. If you still need it next time, I'll make it and order a courier to send it to you."

Stella paused for a while before saying, "Regarding the matter of two million yuan, can we discuss it for a while?"

Clarence sneered, "Discuss? Is this your sincerity?"

Stella also knew that ordering a courier to send it to him would definitely make him very unhappy. But just like what Sherry had said, it was still fine now but in another two to three months, what could she do if he still kept looking for her?

Instead of trying to find excuses when the time came, it was better to keep a distance from the beginning.

Stella said, "Sorry, but it's already so late. It isn't safe for me who is a charming woman that is liked by everyone to go back and forth. Anyway, the sobering soup has already been delivered to you, the effect is the same."

Stella, when did you become so brazen?

Many people have said that I'm shameless, this is just a small case.

Clarence did not utter a word.

Seeing that he did not hang up the phone directly, Stella thought that there was still hope so she tried to feel him out, "I have some money with me now, I can return part of it to you. The rest will be paid back to you via instalment, is that okay?"

Do you think I'm a banker?

Stella knew he was not so easily convinced, "Then what do you want?"

Pay me back at once.

Not waiting for her to finish her words, Clarence said indifferently again, "Or, you can come every day in the future to cook and tidy up the room for me until it is paid off."

Stella was silent before saying, "How much per day?"

One hundred thousand yuan a month.

Mr. Conrad, are you sure you want this, this is actually quite unfair to you...

Clarence's nose lightly hummed. This woman still had some conscience.

Stella continued, "All the things that you asked me to do are the things I did when we got married. If we calculate based on the amount of one hundred thousand yuan per month, there will be 1.2 million yuan a year and there will be 3.6 million yuan in three years. You still have to pay me back one 1.6 million yuan."

Before he misunderstood, Stella immediately added, "I'm not saying this to make you give me 1.6 million yuan, I just want to settle the debt with you, you don't have to give me money either, we're square now.' She was really a logic genius.

Clarence's voice was calm, "Stella, you think I'm joking with you?"

Sorry, I thought you were serious.

They had already divorced but he still let her go back to serve him every day, wasn't this joking? Or was he driving a tank?

The person on the other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds before his voice sounded, "Pay me back within a month, I don't accept instalments."

Stella said, "Okay."

After hearing her answer, Clarence hung up the phone.

How could she get so much money in a month? When she could not pay back the money by that time, she would naturally come to beg him.

Recently, Dempsey heard the news from somewhere that Clarence and Stella had divorced. After calling him several times which was to no avail, he put his focus on Vivian.

But after investigating, he found that Vivian was not pregnant. Being slightly disappointed, although he had just stopped causing trouble for a few days, he then began to find an excuse for him to come back, wanting to arrange the marriage.

Clarence was so annoyed that he went on business trips to several places one after another. He was not in City N for more than half of the month.

After getting off the plane, Clarence pressed his eyebrows and said, "Wrap the gifts in my suitcase nicely and find an opportunity to give them to Stella."

After these words were uttered, Nathan was stunned. He said with difficulty, "Mr. Clarence, you and Mrs. Conrad have already divorced..."

Being an assistant who had been with Clarence for so many years, Nathan was clear that he had the habit of bringing back gifts to Stella no matter where was the place he went to for business trips. But, he never gave them to her personally, saying that the woman was crafty and thoughtful. If he treated her slightly better, she would think it was profitable and would easily be arrogant in which she would think that herself was important.

Nathan also pretended to believe his boss's absurd pretensions. So, all these valuable gifts were taken back by him to be unwrapped and he would rewrap them in the manner as if they were from a gift store. When he saw Stella, he would give them to her.

Chapter 24: He Will Still Often Forget This Matter

The reason used was either that it was a gift given by the company and everyone who saw it would get it or it was sent by a partner company, etc. Various kinds of fancy excuses were used.

In the Rolls Royce, there was suddenly a strange and quiet atmosphere.

Clarence opened his eyes. His eyes were cold and lonely.

It had been more than a month but he would still often forget this matter.

Some habits that were already practised for long were hard to be changed.

On the contrary, Stella could get over everything very quickly.

Nathan said again, "Mr. Conrad, SG Jewelry Magazine has a show next week. As a former partner, shall we send some gifts to offer our congratulations? We don't need to give gifts to the entire company, mainly to send people like the chief editor, photographers...designers and so on?"

Clarence kept silent for a few seconds. He suddenly spoke, "The artists of the Conrad Group have also been involved in the show this time so by right, we should give gifts."

Nathan's heartbeats had finally returned to normal. He began to prepare other people's gifts.

So, three days later, the people from the assistant room of the Conrad Group arrived at the office of SG Jewelry Magazine and gave gifts separately.

When Stanford got the gift, he could not regain his presence of mind for quite a while. What kind of situation was this? Why did Clarence suddenly become so kind and cordial?

The photographers who got the gifts were also very confused. Was this so-called a free lunch that was obtained without any effort?

Only Stella who was the only contracted designer of SG Jewelry Magazine looked exceptionally calm when she looked at the gift that had been delivered to her after a long and arduous journey. In the pantry next to her, a few staff members were excitedly having a discussion.

I've said that long since! I've said that long since! The reason that the Conrad Group has been very bullish on our magazine lately is certainly that it wants to support Vivian! Mr. Conrad has really done everything he can in order to get a smile from her!

No wonder recently I heard that Mr. Leif has the intention of finding an endorser for the Puppy ' Series. With the support of the Conrad Group which is a powerful group, no wonder Vivian is able to stand out from many models who are better than her to do a catwalk in the show this time.

But I've heard that Mr. Conrad's wife is quite beautiful and is not inferior to Vivian at all. He doesn't need to do so, right...

This is the part where you don't understand. No matter how beautiful the one at home is, the slut outside is still more coquettish. Don't think that Vivian is apparently simple-minded, she's actually very capable at pleasing men.

I still have big news which is certainly accurate. Mr. Conrad and his wife have divorced. Vivian may be able to become the successor.

My God, no wonder she has such good resources. She is preparing to marry into a wealthy family. But, will the Conrad family which is powerful accept her?

This isn't a big problem. I recently heard that Mr. Conrad's previous wife was even sold to Twilight Club. Even she also could marry into the Conrad family, how will Vivian fail.

When Sherry came over, it was just nice that she heard the last sentence. She immediately said in fury, "What are you guys talking about here during working hours! If you don't want to do the job, go and type the resignation report!"

It was the first time they saw her get so angry. They embarrassedly scattered and went back to their own work position.

After they left, Sherry walked up to Stella, "Stella, they're just talking nonsense, don't take it to heart."

Stella regained her presence of mind and smiled, "It's okay, did you receive a gift too."

As a photographer that was also quite famous, Sherry naturally also received this unique gift.

She passionately insulted the wretched pair of man and woman for another ten minutes before she managed to relieve her anger. She asked, "The show will start next week. How is your progress of preparation?"

Pretty good, everything goes smoothly.

After leaving the office of the SG Jewelry Magazine, Stella went to the hospital.

Today was the day that she needed to do the prenatal check-up.

The doctor said that the little one in her belly was growing well and had grown from a yellow bean to a small pea.

After the check-up, she went out. Very soon, a male voice sounded behind her, "Stella?"

Stella's body stiffened and she slowly turned her head.

Horace strode over and held her wrist, "It's really you... Stella, I really want to talk to you, give me a little time, okay?" Stella withdrew her hand and blurted out a word after a long time, "Okay."

In the café outside the hospital, Stella and Horace sat opposite each other and for a long time, none of them spoke.

Not knowing how many minutes ticked by, Horace pursed his lips and said, "Stella, three years ago..."

I'm sorry about what happened three years ago. If you just want to know why, I can tell you now, Stella simply said, "On the day I won the award, I received the news that my father owed loan sharks a million yuan. I wanted to exchange the opportunity of going to Paris for cash but I was refused. You should have heard from Annie about the matters that happened afterward."

Horace frowned tightly and never expected that it would surprisingly be such a reason, "Why don't you tell me directly, I can help you..."

Stella interrupted him, "How can you help me? Help me pay back the money? Horace, we don't have any kind of relationship, what reason do I have to let you help me pay back the money."

Stella, you know my thought. We are obviously almost in a relationship. You can completely ask for my help since it's only such an amount of money.

Stella laughed while shaking her head, "I'm glad we weren't together at that time, at least the pure feeling of love was kept. I didn't want you to know what kind of environment I was living in and I didn't want you to know that I had a useless father. You're right, maybe you can give me money once or twice, but what if this continues for a long time, won't you get tired of it?"

In your view, am I so unworthy for you to rely on?

It isn't a matter of reliance. Even I myself also can't stand it many times and I wish to go to a place where nobody knows me, but there are things that people can never get rid of.

Horace said, "What about now, I know you and Clarence have divorced. You should at least look back, I really..."

Stella's voice was soft, "Did you see which place I came out of just now."

Horace's hand that was put on the table was slowly clenched into a fist.

He saw it, of course. It was just that he had thought of countless reasons in his mind to deceive himself.

What if she was accompanying a friend, what if she just went in to look for someone.

However, the truth was shown right in front of him and he had to believe it.

Horace had apparently lost some of his strength, "Does Clarence know?"

I don't intend to tell him and I also want you to help me to keep this secret.

I promise you.

After Stella left, Horace came out of the café and his entire person looked depressed.

If he could have been more proactive at that time, without the appointment of going to Paris, he would be able to confirm his relationship with Stella before attending the competition. Everything would have been different.

She would not have married Clarence and they would not lose the opportunity to be together.

Horace, why do you come here?

Rebecca called him and seeing that he did not respond, she reached out and shook her hand in front of him, "What are you thinking about."

Horace regained his presence of mind, "Rebecca."

Rebecca said impatiently, "Come on, you said you will accompany me to do the prenatal check-up but you disappear in the blink of an eye. If I don't have Phoebe with me today, what if something happens to me who is with a big belly and left alone."

Next to Rebecca, Phoebe locked her arm in hers while smiling, "Rebecca, don't say that. The doctor has said that the baby in your belly is fine, nothing will happen."

Phoebe is always the best. If you can be my sister-in-law, it will be really great but unfortunately, you two never fall in love with each other. Alas, this guy is not young anymore but he has never brought a girlfriend home. My parents are really worried.

Phoebe said, "Rebecca, I hear that the bratty daughter of the Conrad family is chasing Horace recently."☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 25: You Have Ruthlessly Criticized Mrs. Conrad’s Idea

Rebecca looked at Horace jokingly, "She's so young and immature, perhaps it's just a joke! Horace, what do you think?"

Horace had a headache when listening to their words, "Rebecca, I'll go and drive the car."

Fine, fine, just go. We'll wait for you here.

After Horace left, Rebecca said, "What about you, Phoebe? What are your plans?"

Phoebe raised her eyebrows, "What plans can I have, love relationship is something that can't be forced."

Don't behave like this in front of me. I recently heard that Clarence has divorced. The Conrad family is planning to rearrange his marriage. The reason that you come back this time is certainly because of this, right?

Phoebe did not admit it but she did not deny it either.

Although she and Clarence were not considered to have grown up together, the two families had a good relationship. She and Clarence were similar in age so others always thought that they would be the best match for each other.

But, she never expected that Clarence surprisingly would get married secretly and the woman that he married was a woman that was sold to Twilight Club.

Due to this, Phoebe was angry at home for a long time but after she thought about it, she felt that it was reasonable. It was extremely suitable that an illegitimate son married a woman that was cheaply sold. She originally thought that when she went abroad, she could forget everything here but none of the men she met was as good as Clarence. Moreover, in the past three years, the power of the Conrad Group had obviously fallen into Clarence's control. He was powerful and handsome, which was something that could make women fall in love with him. These advantages had long covered up his identity of being an illegitimate son.

What was more, not many people in this world knew that he was an illegitimate son.

The education Phoebe received since childhood did not allow her to interfere in other's marriages even if she really despised Clarence's woman. So, after hearing the news that he had divorced, she immediately came back from overseas.

She had waited for three years and it would finally come to fruition at this moment.

At 10 p.m.

The rush hour in the busy business district had already passed. The streets seemed much more spacious.

A person stumbled out of the corner and ran straight to the tallest building.

He was followed by a group of people with sticks. It did not take long for them to catch up with him and they held him down on the ground while punching and kicking him.

Clarence walked to the car, stopped and turned his head to look at the farce that was not far in front of him.

Nathan understood and immediately walked over. From the beaten person's words, he managed to know about the situation and when he came back, his face was slightly serious, "Mr. Conrad, it's Mrs. Conrad's father."

Under the warm street light, Clarence, who was with cold facial features, strode over.

In the crowd, Jeffrey who was beaten covered his head tightly with his hands and only some voices came out, "My son-in-law...the president of the Conrad Group, money..."

When the group of men saw someone coming, they originally wanted to threaten but after seeing the person's clothes and temperament, they knew that he was having a powerful background. He was even followed by bodyguards so they quickly stepped back and gave him a way.

When Jeffrey saw that the fists that fell on his body miraculously disappeared, he hurriedly raised his head and found that a pair of black leather shoes was in front of him. He braced himself and looked up. He became very delighted and he grabbed the bottom part of his trousers, "This is my son-in-law. He has plenty of money, you guys ask him for it, he will give you guys no matter how much it is!"

Clarence looked at Jeffrey's hand that was full of blood. He bent his body and squatted with a cold and indifferent voice, "I remember when I gave you money last time, I've told you not to appear in front of me again."

Jeffrey did not bother this at all. He climbed up and wiped a handful of blood and ash from his face, "Clarence, do you think I don't know how much money you have, do you think you can get rid of me with just five hundred thousand yuan?"

Now only he realized that it was better to directly ask for money from Clarence than from Stella. It was true that rich people were more generous as he directly gave five hundred thousand yuan at once. Clarence raised his eyes and glanced at the group of people waiting around, "How much do you want this time."

Jeffrey stretched out a finger, "Haha, not much, one million yuan will be sufficient."

Clarence suddenly laughed, stood up and said, "Do you think I'm doing public welfare."

Clarence, you won't suffer a loss by giving one million yuan. Jeffrey also stood up and he came close to him, whispering, "When Stella was sold to Twilight Club at that time, the price was also almost this amount. They were very generous as they did not bargain at all. If it wasn't because that you brought her away afterward, the money would have been in my pocket. I think it's reasonable for me to get such a little interest from you now, right?"

Clarence's face rapidly became cold, "Get lost."

Clarence, anyway, I know you and Stella have already divorced now. She is so beautiful and many men like her. If you don't give me this amount of money, I'll go ask others for it but you better don't regret it. Clarence glanced at him coldly and sternly. He pursed his thin lips and his entire body was emitting a great coldness.

Just when Nathan thought that he was about to get furious, a cold and chilly voice sounded, "Give him two million yuan."

Hearing this, Jeffrey's face was instantly filled with smiles. He reached out and patted Clarence's shoulder, saying joyfully, "You're the best son-in-law, that's what you should do."

Clarence pulled his hand away and warned word for word, "Keep the money well. If you dare to trouble Stella again, I will let you have the chance to take the money but have no chance to spend it as you're dead."

Jeffrey's smile stiffened for a moment but it quickly returned to its original state, "Don't worry, I'll take the money and go far away. I'll never bother you guys."

Without even looking at him, Clarence turned around and got in the Rolls Royce parked on the roadside.

After Nathan finished handling Jeffrey's matter, he got in the car and before he sat down properly, an extraordinarily cold voice sounded behind him, "How is the matter that I ask you to ask Francis?" Nathan quickly said, "Francis said that when Mrs. Conrad came to him at that time, she said that her family had an urgent need for money. As he saw that Mrs. Conrad's design work was very spiritual, he didn' want to bury her talent so he submitted an application to you but you rejected it. You have ruthlessly criticized Mrs. Conrad's idea and said that 'this opportunity is reserved for people who really have design dreams, but not for people who use this competition as a business opportunity and want to gain benefit from it"."

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Nathan totally did not realize how murderous his words were. He was just afraid that Clarence would think that he did not work hard enough and had neglected what he ordered him to do. He was clearly a dutiful and hardworking assistant so how could he receive this kind of questioning.

Nathan continued, "Francis said that Mrs. Conrad was sad and despondent after hearing it but she left without saying anything more. Not long after, Mrs. Conrad was sold to Twilight Club. When Francis heard about this matter, he perceived that it may be related to the family matter that Mrs. Conrad said before. After he went to Twilight Club to investigate, he found that Mrs. Conrad was involuntarily sold to it by her father's creditor of loan sharks, but..."

Nathan paused for a while and only then said, "I've gone to Twilight Club to do the investigation. Someone said that when Mrs. Conrad was sold to it, he saw that Jeffrey did appear in the scene. So, it's very likely that he cooperated with the creditor of loan sharks to..."☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 26: She Also Has Not Been Able to Get Pregnant Again

Clarence closed his eyes and interrupted him, "Enough."

He already guessed about it when Jeffrey approached him to ask for money and say the words just now.

Knowing how to behave in a delicate situation, Nathan shut up.

Why don't you tell me earlier?

Nathan said, "On the next day that you asked me to investigate, you and Mrs. Conrad have divorced. I mentioned it to you that afternoon...you said you guys have divorced and her matter has nothing to do with you."

Clarence was very furious at that time. He was annoyed when he heard the word 'Stella', how the hell would he know what was he going to say.

After a while, Clarence slowly said, "Tell SG Jewelry Magazine that those who perform well in this show will get key support of the Conrad Group. There is no restriction on occupation."

The matter that happened three years ago was something he owed. Now, he was going to make up for it.

But no matter what, she forged a pregnancy check sheet and came to his house to force him to marry her. This was a matter that could not be changed.

Two days after the chaos of giving gifts, there was a commotion in the office of SG Jewelry Magazine once again.

Oh my God oh my God! Mr. Conrad is really too infatuated. He surprisingly does things up to this extent for the sake of Vivian!

This is too awesome. It's the key support of the Conrad Group, which is equivalent to the chance in which a variety of top resources are placed in front of you to be chosen. Mr. Conrad is totally intending to support Vivian so that she can be in the highest position, his action is so lovey-dovey.

Someone raised objections, "Isn't it stated that there is no restriction on the occupation so it isn't necessarily Vivian. Everyone that has been involved in this show should have the opportunity to become the candidate."

Who will believe such a reason? It's just an excuse used by those capitalists to give people the run-around. During this period, Mr. Conrad has given our magazine a lot of benefits for the sake of Vivian. Anyone with a discerning mind can see it.

When the news reached the office of the chief editor, Stanford was silent for a long time. He had had contact with Vivian several times and he somewhat did not like that person. He did not know why was Clarence so intrigued and fascinated by her.

The problem was that, who could withstand upon seeing his action of spending like this.

It seemed that in the near future, Vivian was really likely to settle in SG Jewelry Magazine.

After Sherry finished shooting, she also heard about this matter. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth. This wretched pair of woman and man was really having no moral compass.

Thinking that the free lunch that could be obtained without efforts was meant for Vivian, she did not tell Stella about the bad news.

Ever since Clarence asked Stella to pay back the two million yuan within a month, she had been thinking of ways in the past few days.

In order not to lose her only dignity, Stella agreed with it very quickly.

However, the punch of reality came even faster. Two million yuan was not a small amount for her. She absolutely could not get that much money within such a short time.

SG Jewelry Magazine had signed a full contract with her and there would be six hundred thousand yuan per year. This meant she could not take on other casual work outside. But, it was impossible for her to go and get her salary for a few years in advance as it was not long since she signed the contract.

Stella thought calmly for a long time and finally made a decision.

However, before she could put this into practice, she received a friend request.

Looking at the familiar, simple and cold-toned avatar, Stella still had self-awareness. Clarence had blacklisted her for so long but now, he came to add her back. This was certainly because of the matter that he wanted to let her pay back the money.

Stella was actually a bit annoyed. Since the divorce, she did not want to have any connection with Clarence anymore. She knew that she had to pay back the money but if she still kept the contact information, she always felt that her secret would be found by him at any time.

But if she did not accept it, it seemed like she did not want to pay the money back.

After half an hour, Stella accepted his friend request and directly set that he was only permitted to chat.

She had already prepared to blacklist him again as soon as the money had been paid back.

On the other hand, Clarence was sitting in the dining room of the Conrad family when he saw Stella's name return to his chat list.

There isn't a lot of things in the company recently. If you have time, come back home more often, don't let me urge you to do so every time.

Clarence stared at his phone while thinking about what should he sent to remind this insensitive and stubborn woman that it was time for her to come and beg him.

Seeing that Clarence totally did not listen to his words, Dempsey said in a deep voice, “Clarence, I'm talking to you, do you hear me!"

Clarence put the phone upside down on the table. He took the glass of water in front of him and took a sip. He said indifferently, "Yes."

Seeing his indifferent attitude, Dempsey became even more furious. But, because of Clarence's power now, he could not say any harsh words so he could only change the subject, "You should think about wha I've told you before. You'll soon be 30 years old, you're no longer young. It's time to think about the future. It's just nice that you and Stella have divorced; she doesn't deserve to give birth to the child of the Conrad family anyway. This time, you should choose a woman with a good and compatible family background..."

I don't plan to have children.

Dempsey froze for a moment and said furiously, "What did you say!"

Clarence's voice remained calm, "No matter who my spouse is, I don't plan to have children."

What kind of nonsense are you talking about! What do you want if you don't want children!

Children aren't an accessory or a necessity to me. If you want it that much, you can go and have another one yourself.

After finishing the words, Clarence did not look at him anymore. He got up and left straight away.

Dempsey was gasping. He was on the verge of being pissed off by him.

After Clarence walked out of the door, Joanna, who had not spoken, put down her cutlery and elegantly wiped her mouth. She smiled mockingly, "It seems that your wish isn't going to happen." Since Clarence took over the Conrad Group in the past few years, it became more and more difficult to control him. So, Dempsey had the idea of training the next heir.

But because Dempsey was too afraid of Clarence, he did not dare to let him have a marriage that involved business, fearing that his power would grow and become even more difficult to be controlled. Therefore, when Stella appeared with the pregnancy check report, this undoubtedly let Dempsey who was holding a wolf by the ears see hope.

Due to this, the Conrad family did not bother to check whether Stella was really pregnant or not. This was not important.

In other words, if she was faking her pregnancy, Dempsey could even help her conceal it until the day that she was really pregnant.

Since they were married, they would have children sooner or later.

But unexpectedly, something like that would happen afterward and she also had not been able to get pregnant again.

After Joanna went upstairs, Dempsey frowned and pondered. Now, he increasingly felt that the matter of taking Clarence back was a wrong choice.

Once the chess piece went out of the player's control, the whole situation of the chessboard would develop in an unpredictable direction.

On the way back, Nathan asked, "Mr. Conrad, are we still going back to Starry Lake Mansion?"

Clarence closed his eyes and his nose let out a soft 'um' sound.

When Nathan saw that he looked a little tired, he tried to feel him out, "Do you need me to ask Mrs. Conrad where she buys the headache medicine that she has been preparing before?"☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 27: That Is Really Unfortunate Then

Clarence was silent for a while, "No need."

He did not want to see her right now.

From the time Clarence was taken back to the Conrad family with the title of being an illegitimate son, he was disgusted with the things so-called blood ties and inheritance.

Especially when he stepped into the door of the Conrad family and saw Justin who was partially paralyzed in a wheelchair with gloom in his eyes, the filth and inferiority that could not be concealed even by the golden bricks and tiles almost suffocated him.

So, the matter that Stella used the child as a bargaining chip had really gone beyond the limit of his patience.

Clarence opened his phone again. As he had blacklisted and deleted her previously, in the dialog box between him and Stella, there was neither her careful concern nor her tireless exhortation. There was also no action of her waiting quietly and obediently. There were only blanks.

He tapped the input box with his long fingers and typed a few words. Then, he deleted all of them.

An hour later...

When Stella was about to hit the sack, the phone that was placed beside the bed suddenly vibrated.

She blinked her eyes and what she saw was only a few cold words from the wretched man. 'Twenty-five days left'.

Stella was speechless.

Did he really need to do up to this extent? He gave her a countdown to death in the middle of the night.

Stella thought for a while. She was lazy to even type a word so she just replied with an OK gesture.

It was serious and formal.

It symbolized her determination to pay back the money on time.

However, she was not satisfied with Clarence's action of disturbing others at night. She changed his name from 'the wretched man' to 'Clarence the Exploiter' overnight.

Only then did she put down her phone again and hit the hay satisfactorily.

However, Vivian also heard the news from SG Jewelry Magazine. After self-doubting for a while, she then affirmed a fact.

That was, although Mr. Conrad was ostensibly indifferent to her, he actually liked her.

Thinking back carefully now, whenever he reprimanded her, it was because Stella had made a mess and she played mind games in order to impress him.

But afterward, he did not do anything to her and had even given her the resources of SG Jewelry Magazine. He had already done up to this point.

It seemed that because of Stella, Clarence detested the matter of playing tricks very much.

But if that was the case, she totally did not need to use any tactics anymore and by being obedient in the future, she would naturally be able to distance herself from a person like Stella. Clarence would also like her more.

With this idea in mind, when Vivian met Stella backstage at the show, she did not go and taunt her like before but she just coldly snorted in disdain and left.

Sherry showed a speechless expression and made a 'tsk' sound, "How come she doesn't pounce on us like a mad dog today?"

Stella was arranging the jewellery in front of her, "Perhaps she has done the rabies vaccination."

Even if Sherry did not tell Stella that Vivian would be the main focus of the entire show, when she went to the office of SG Jewelry Magazine a few days ago to come to Stanford, she had already heard many people discussing the matter that Clarence had spent a lot of money for Vivian.

Not only the staff of SG Jewelry Magazine but also the models who did the catwalk in the show this time and the other designers were also envious.

It was needless to mention the benefit for a model to be able to pick those top resources at will but if a designer got this opportunity, it undoubtedly meant that one would be able to get more platforms to show the talent. On top of that, one could even cooperate with the foreign famous designer and get guidance.

Whether one would become famous or not hinged on this one action.

Such a golden opportunity was near but it was almost impossible to be seized. It made people actually sighed about a capitalist's abomination.

In contrast, Stella did not care about these at all. If it was three years ago, she would probably still want to fight against fate to the end. But, the cruelty of reality also made her clear that she did not have the qualifications.

Not to mention that she was criticized three years ago for being a person without dreams.

Now, she only wanted to pay back the money to Clarence as soon as possible. Then, she would raise the little one in her belly safely and healthily.

As for what kind of flirtation that Clarence and Vivian wanted to portray, it was none of her business.

But when Stella saw that the necklace that she had stayed up all night to design was hung on Vivian's neck, she still had some impulsive thoughts of wanting to commit a crime.

Vivian sat in front of the make-up mirror and her fingers were casually fiddling with the necklace on her neck. She spoke carelessly, "If it isn't for the sake of SG Jewelry Magazine, I'll never wear such a thing that is designed by a designer without fame. Even if she begs me, I also won't wear it."

Sherry was originally taking pictures of the backstage models during preparation that were used for the next magazine. When she heard this, she slowly replied, "Yeah, you're big-headed. But the contract of someone who has taken shots for the advertisement before has been terminated before even releasing the materials."

Hearing this, Vivian's expression changed. She wanted to stand up and retort that it was because of that bitch by the name of Stella but then, as she thought that there were too many people here, she wanted to preserve her image. So, her butt that was lifted sat down again.

She coldly harrumphed, "That is better than being disliked and detested by one's own husband."

When Sherry was about to fight with her, she was pulled by Stella, "The show is about to start. Let's go out."

Vivian was liked by Clarence now. It would not do them any good to directly have a conflict with her.

As the grand fashion show this time was held in City N, and as SG Jewelry Magazine was the organizer, many people from all walks of life came. Even famous celebrities of the entertainment industry also

came.

Winnie, being a popular actress right now, was naturally also present.

And as she was the artist of the Conrad Group, her position was next to Clarence.

After the show started, the lights in the auditorium went down.

Winnie was a bit bored after watching for a while. She yawned and simply talked about a subject, "I hear that Mr. Conrad has even sent the best public relations team of the Conrad Group in order to please your new sweetheart."

Clarence looked askance at her. His facial features were hidden in the partially dark light and his voice was abnormally cold, "What nonsense are you talking about."

Is there no such thing? I've received many private messages from people who feel sorry for me and comfort me. This matter is spread widely with basis and it isn't like a rumour without any proof. "Comfort you for what." Clarence's expression remained unchanged, "Regret that the new sweetheart isn't you is it."

Winnie was speechless.

She slightly curled her lips, "Mr. Conrad is really good at joking."

This wretched man surprisingly sent a public relations team for Vivian. Being the person who was comforted by many people on the Internet, could not she ask him. In the end, she was even mocked by him...

Just when Winnie thought that all the topics today were over, Clarence took the initiative to say, "She isn't a new sweetheart. She also can't be counted as a person I loved before."

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What kind of delirious words was he saying?

Although Winnie wanted to criticize him severely in her mind, after all, Clarence was her own boss. She just laughed twice perfunctorily, "Haha, is it, that's really unfortunate then."☐☐☐

Chapter 28: Was She Peeking at Me Just Now？

Clarence commented impolitely, "How did you win the award with such acting skills? The judges of that year were apparently blind." Winnie was speechless.

Clarence turned his eyes and looked at the woman who was at the bottom of the stage and going back and forth to busily do her work. One of his hands was casually put on the armrest and his long fingers were moving slightly.

The words 'new sweetheart' was not suitable to describe Stella.

Although he did not want to admit it, compared to the words 'new sweetheart and the person that is loved before', 'Mrs. Conrad' obviously suited her more.

Thinking of this, Clarence was a little annoyed. Why she still did not come to beg him? Was it because the duration of one month given by him was too long?

On the other side, Stella was so busy that she was about to throw up.

A model suddenly fell sick and was sent to the hospital.

But, the problem was that each model's clothing size and jewellery length were tailor-made, not to mention that the show was going to start very soon. Within such a short time, even the most basic thing like finding a model that could do the catwalk also could not be found, let alone finding the suitable and right model.

When Stella and several other fashion designers were at a loss, someone suddenly said, "Sharon, why don't you do it, your figure is similar to the model's figure, as for the height...just change to a pair of shoes that is taller."

Stella was slightly stunned, "But I have no experience in doing catwalk..."

Another designer said, "Who cares about whether you have experience or not now, it'll be good enough to be able to fill the vacancy. If this show is screwed up, not only us, but also SG Jewelry Magazine will become a joke in the entire industry."

Stella was silent for a while. Before that, SG Jewelry Magazine had encountered a scandal due to her. Although it was promptly clarified, it more or less still had some impacts inevitably.

Regarding how much SG Jewelry Magazine valued this show, it could be seen from the diligence level of the staff in the entire magazine during this period.

Once this show failed, many people's hard work would be devastated.

Stella nodded, "I'll try my best."

After putting on her makeup backstage, Stella looked at the pair of slender high heels and felt that her stomach was churning again. She grabbed a glass of water and took a few sips to hold back the feelings of nausea. She adjusted her breathing.

Apparently, the little one in her belly was protesting to her.

Since she was found out to be pregnant and told by the doctor to be more careful, she had never worn high heels again. When she walked downstairs, she tried to avoid the children around her and walked on the flat and spacious path.

At this moment, a staff member ran in from outside, "Only one last model is left, are you ready?"

Under everyone's gaze, Stella put on the pair of high heels, "Yes."

No matter what, she had to go to the battlefield.

Stella covered her belly with her hands and quietly let out a breath. Little baby, you had to hang in there.

When Vivian finished the first catwalk and came back to change clothes, it was just nice that she passed by Stella who was preparing to go to the stage.

She was very satisfied with her performance just now. Her performance belonged to the kind in which even if the Conrad Group insisted on saying that she was the MVP tonight, others would not have any objections.

But when she saw Stella, she instantly and seemingly saw a strong enemy.

Not to talk about the other parts, Stella's extremely charming face that could attract countless men was indeed flawless. Now, she was dressed to the teeth like this, she looked even more...

Vivian stood on the same spot and was so angry that her entire body was trembling. Her voice became sharper and sharper, "Why will she go to the stage!"

The staff member next to her whispered, "It's apparently because there is a problem with the model."

She's really good at finding excuses. It is clearly because that bitch wants to make a splash!

Vivian looked in the direction where Stella left and gritted her teeth.

The show tonight and Clarence all belonged to her. She would never let Stella succeed!

In the scene of the show...

Clarence pinched his brow and sagged his eyes to glance at his wristwatch, wondering how long would the show take before it ended.

He was looking forward to knowing Stella's expression when she found out that she was the candidate today. Would it be a surprise or shock? Or maybe...

After slightly thinking about the scene afterward, Clarence felt some dryness in his throat and his eyes darkened slightly.

It was not that Stella did not get carried away to rush over and embrace his waist affectionately. When he thought about it carefully now, it seemed that she was not that annoying.

Just when Clarence's attention was moving further and further away from this show, a small stir suddenly happened in the scene of the show which was originally quiet.

Clarence slightly raised his eyes but his eyes remained to stare at the catwalk.

Stella, who was wearing a black long dress was standing only three metres away from him. The lights on the stage and her hemline that was embellished with broken diamonds were like a sky full of stars. Stella's beauty was generally acknowledged. But whenever she went out, including the previous launch of Puppy ' Series of SG Jewelry Magazine, she seldom spruced up herself nicely.

Now, the resplendent dress, exquisite make-up, coupled with the jewellery.

All of them were accentuating her beauty.

This black long dress that was full of designs totally showed her beauty and she had aggressively defeated every beauty on the stage.

Stella was originally a little nervous when standing on the stage. She had adjusted her breathing many times but she unexpectedly had eye contact with a person that looked very calm and cold. After freezing for a while, she unconsciously clenched her fists.

She could not screw up this show for the sake of the two million yuan!

And she could not let this wretched pair of man and woman have a good laugh at her!

She took a deep breath and turned her eyes away stiffly.

Clarence pursed his lips, picked up the water bottle and twisted off the bottle cap to drink a mouthful of water. He slowly said, "Was she peeking at me just now."

Winnie was a bit speechless, "...How come I feel that she is glaring at you?"

Eyes that aren't needed can be donated to those in need.

After Stella came off stage, there was a hot discussion in the entire scene of the show. Everyone was asking who the person was just now. Some said that she was a model; some said that she was a star and some even said that she was his future wife.

Only the staffs of SG Jewelry Magazine was particularly proud, "That's our contracted designer!"

Amidst the noise of people, Clarence slowly stood up and walked towards the backstage.

After getting off the stage, Stella's feet went weak and it was lucky that Sherry helped her in time, "Stella, are you okay?"

Stella's hands and feet were cold, "I...am okay."

Sherry felt that she did not look okay. There were two more catwalks to be done later, she obviously could not make it in such a body condition.

When Stella just took off her shoes, her stomach churned. She did not even have time to change her clothes before rushing to the washroom to vomit.

Sherry anxiously grabbed the cup on the table to get some water and hurriedly followed her.

After vomiting, Stella felt much better. She leaned against the wall weakly.

Stella, drink some hot water.

Stella vomited so much that her stomach was already empty. After drinking water, she felt much more comfortable.

Stanford strode over this time, "I've already asked someone to contact the model. It'll at least take twenty minutes for her to come over and it will take half an hour to put on the make-up..."

In other words, Stella had to do the catwalk again.

Looking at Stella's pale face, Stanford frowned, "Sharon, are you not feeling well?"

Stella shook her head, "I'm fine, I can still hold on."

At this point, Stanford already had no other choices so he could only say, "Hold on a little longer, I'll ask them to do it as soon as possible."

Before Stella replied, a cold male voice sounded behind them, "Hold on to do what."

Stanford turned around and saw that it was Clarence. He pressed his temples, "Mr. Conrad, we've encountered a small trouble here, we're already dealing with it."0000

Chapter 29: Mr. Conrad Thinks Very Highly of Ms. Radomil

At such an urgent period, I begged him not to lend a helping hand to SG Jewelry Magazine again for the sake of love.

Hearing this, Clarence looked at Stella, "Which part do you feel unwell, I'll call the doctor."

Stella tried to be tough and said, "Haha, I'm acting."

Sherry was speechless.

Stanford was speechless.

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Clarence seemingly did not intend to let her go due to this. He grabbed her thin and fair wrist and dragged her into the lounge at the side.

Stanford was awe-struck, "What's going on?"

Sherry's smile became stiffer, "It's because...of some entanglements in a love relationship."

In the lounge, Stella forcefully withdrew her hand, "Don't worry, Mr. Conrad. The money I owe you will be returned to you later after she show is over without a minute's delay."

So he did not have to come backstage at halftime to remind her of this.

How come she did not find that this wretched man was so petty in the past.

It was obviously agreed to give her a month but it seemed that he really wished to remind her of this at regular intervals.

I'm not... Clarence paused. His good-looking eyebrows slightly furrowed, "How do you get the money."

I never steal, rob or cheat anyway. I earn it with my own capability.

Seeing her being so confident, Clarence was infuriated. He snorted, "If you're so capable of earning money, why did you force me to marry you at that time."

Stella pursed her lips and spoke after a long time, "I'm sorry."

Seeing that her face was even paler than just now, Clarence was a bit annoyed, "Where exactly are you feeling unwell."

Nothing, Stella spoke casually, "Maybe it's because I've never been on a catwalk before so I'm a little nervous. Whenever I'm nervous, I'll get sick to my stomach and want to vomit. I'll be fine after it's over." As she said, she assured too, "Don't worry, Mr. Conrad. This won't restrict me from paying back the money to you."

Clarence directly ignored her latter sentence, "Who let you go to the stage."

There was a problem at the last minute. A model has been sent to the hospital and I'm the only one who can replace her.

What does it matter with you whether they are short of models, you're just a designer.

Stella twitched her lips, "Yeah, I'm just a designer, I'm not Mr. Conrad who can ignore everything and be unsympathetic."

Clarence was silent for two seconds, "It seems that you're indeed acting." "You look so energetic. I don't see anywhere of you is uncomfortable." "Mr. Conrad is really smart. I've been seen through by you again."

Clarence's patience was completely gone and he left straight away.

Two minutes later after he left, Stanford received a call from Winnie's agent, saying that they heard that there was a problem in the backstage and Winnie could help them for the remaining two catwalk shows it needed.

Although Winnie was an actress, in the past few years, she was a guest that was regularly invited by the major fashion week. She had watched more than a hundred shows and her familiarity with the stage and her ability to control the entire scene was not something that a normal model could achieve.

Considering Stella's current situation, Stanford agreed almost without hesitation.

Hence, Winnie was asked to do the catwalk as if it was driving a duck onto a perch.

Soon, the staff of SG Jewelry Magazine had a hot discussion again.

Mr. Conrad surprisingly can do up to this extent for Vivian. It is Winnie, the movie star that is very well-known currently. She surprisingly comes to help us to do the catwalk. Alas...I better don't say it anymore. "This love is so touching. This is forcefully pressing my head to feel it."

Well, being brainwashed for so long, I really think that they have something.

Stella, who was sitting alone in the dressing room, did not hear all these discussions. She just heaved a sigh of relief as she could finally rest.

Stella sat for another two minutes and when she was about to go out, she felt a cramping pain in her stomach.

It was so painful that perspiration started to appear on her forehead within minutes.

She gritted her teeth and stood up. When she got her phone and intended to call Sherry, Horace's call arrived.

Stella, I want to tell you something.

Horace...

Stella's voice was filled with unbearable agony. Her knuckles of her fingers that were holding the phone were white.

Horace immediately reacted, "Are you not feeling well, Stella? Where are you?"

I'm at... Stella breathed with difficulty, "You help me to call Sherry and tell her I'm in the backstage dressing room of the scene of the show." "Wait for me, Stella, I'll come right now!"

After hanging up the phone, Stella propped her hands on the table and the scene in front of her eyes was getting blurry.

She covered her stomach and shouted inwardly over and over again.

No, no...

Please, you must be fine.

In a few minutes, the door of the dressing room was opened. Horace rushed in, "Stella!"

Stella's lips moved as if she wanted to say something but before she spoke, she passed out.

There were still two hours left before the end of the entire show. Clarence had run out of patience to wait any longer so he directly asked Nathan to go and find Stanford.

Nathan spoke to Stanford the highfalutin words that had already been prepared in advance, "Mr. Leif, after evaluating the entire show, we found that the works of the jewellery designer of SG Jewelry Magazine are very spiritual and she is also very talented. Therefore, the Conrad Group has decided to fund her. Her work will have the chance to appear on stage in any foreign fashion week in the future. Furthermore, if she needs any resources, the Conrad Group will also strongly support her."

Stanford was puzzled.

Nathan summed up concisely, "Mr. Conrad thinks very highly of Ms. Radomil."

I don't quite understand...isn't Mr. Conrad wanting to support Vivian.

Although Clarence pulled Stella away in the backstage not long ago, this small interlude did not deny the fact that Clarence had done many things for Vivian during this period.

Even if he and Stella really had something, it only proved that he was a wretched man who was two-timing. Now, it was Nathan who was full of doubts, "When did Mr. Conrad want to support Vivian?"

Stanford frowned, "Sending public relations team of the Conrad Group, sending gifts to the staff of our magazine and selecting the person with outstanding performance in this show to strongly support, aren't these meant to support Vivian?"

"

Nathan kept silent for a long time before he gradually accepted this distorted truth. He struggled to ask, Do you guys...the people of the entire magazine think so?"" The entire magazine naturally included Mrs. Conrad too."

In order to give Mr. Conrad an out, the strategy that he came up with after racking his brains surprisingly became the cat's paw.

If Mr. Conrad had known this, he might have directly hammered him back into the ground.

Stanford asked confusedly, "If not, what else can it be."

Seeing that he did not say anything, Stanford sighed again, "By the way, even if the Conrad Group finally decides to support Sharon, she might not be able to accept this." "Why."

Clarence walked over at some point.

Stanford said, "A few days ago, Sharon resigned a ten-year contract with the magazine and the contract requirements are somewhat..."

Stanford did not say clearly. After all, this was the internal affair of their magazine.

Also, this contract could be considered an unreasonable contract so it was not suitable to be spoken out.

For ten years since the contract was signed, Sharon could only be the designer of SG Jewelry Magazine, let alone participating in the fashion week. Her design also could only be used by SG Jewelry Magazine.00000☐☐☐

Chapter 30: Vivian Is Not the Person Whom the Conrad Group Wants to Support This Time

With the financial support of the Conrad Group, it meant that she would have a better platform and chance. Now, SG Jewelry Magazine had just launched its own brand and she was the designer of the Puppy ' Series. It was impossible that SG Jewelry Magazine would let her go.

Also, this contract was clearly exploiting her current fame and idea. After she could no longer come out with designs, SG Jewelry Magazine could find other designers who were more famous but Sharon's career life would only stop here.

Although he had asked the boss to fight for it for a long time, the boss said that Sharon agreed to it herself.

The businessman was always profit-oriented. So, there was absolutely no wiggle room.

When Clarence saw that he wanted to say something but he stopped in the end, coupled with the matter that Stella said she already had money to pay him back.

His face darkened and his voice was a bit chilly, "How much money did she ask for."

Stanford did not want to reveal such a private matter but in the situation now, he apparently could not escape without saying anything.

He said, "Sharon said that it will be fine to give her two million yuan first, the rest..."

Mr. Leif, Mr. Leif. At this time, a staff member ran over and gasped while saying, "Something bad has happened. Sharon has been sent to the hospital!"

Stanford frowned and when he wanted to leave, he realized that Clarence was still here. Nonetheless, before he could say goodbye, Clarence had already turned around and stridden towards the door. Nathan followed him but after he took two steps, he went back. He lowered his voice and said to Stanford, "Mr. Leif, what the Conrad Group has done has nothing to do with Miss Sean. The reason that Mr. Conrad does all these is for... In short, I hope that Mr. Leif can clarify this if you're free."

In the hospital.

After the doctor examined Stella, the doctor initially thought that she was poisoned and he said to the nurse next to him, "Prepare for the gastric lavage."

Stella, who was unconsciously grabbing the doctor's arm, pleaded, "I can't...can't have gastric lavage, I...am preg..."

The doctor could not hear clearly and when he was about to bend his body, Horace pursed his lips, "She is pregnant."

The doctor quickly said, "Do a blood test first."

Ten minutes later, the blood test results came out.

She was slightly poisoned so it was fine that she did not need to have gastric lavage first. But, she had to vomit it out otherwise it would also have an impact on the child in her belly. Stella heard the doctor's voice in a gaze and sat up with her hand propped up on the bed.

The food that she ate today had long been vomited. There was only water in her stomach. She forced herself to vomit like this and she felt really uncomfortable as she vomited. Horace was lightly patting her back beside her. He felt sorry for her and this feeling was clearly shown on his face.

When Clarence arrived at the hospital, it was just nice that he saw this intimate and touching scene.

He stood in the same spot and his face was almost expressionless.

There was a great chill all over his body.

Nathan could not help but take two steps backward. This was really so scary.

After Stella finished vomiting, she did not know whether the thing on her face was sweat or tears. There were moments where she hoped that she could directly die. Not knowing how long did it pass, Stella finally passed out due to her exhaustion.

When Clarence was about to go forward, Horace saw him. He frowned slightly and did not conceal his hostility at all, "Why does Mr. Conrad come here." "Do you have the right to know it?"

Horace blocked him, "Mr. Conrad, don't forget that you and Stella have already divorced."

Like a thorn, this sentence pierced his heart. He coldly glanced at Stella who was sleeping on the hospital bed and then looked at Horace, snorting, "No wonder."

He surprisingly believed that the reason why Stella divorced him was that she was jealous and angry.

No wonder she did not want a penny and was eager to get rid of him.

Eureka, it was because she was together with Horace.

Horace did not know why he suddenly went crazy but only know that if it was not because of him, Stella would not need to suffer all these so he directly chased him away, "Stella needs to rest. If Mr. Conrad has nothing, you can leave now."

Clarence glanced at him coldly. He did not stay any longer and just strode away.

In the black Rolls Royce, Clarence's thin lips were almost pursed into a line. He spoke after quite a long time, "When did Stella and Horace know each other."

Nathan did not dare to not answer, "Mr. Jason and Mrs. Conrad are classmates in college. He's also the first love that Mrs. Conrad mentioned before. At that time, everyone said that they are a perfect match and a match made in heaven..."

Clarence interrupted him with an icy-cold face, "Did I ask you this?"

Nathan coughed and quickly said, "The reason why Mrs. Conrad participated in the Young Designers' Contest three years ago was apparently because Mr. Jason recommended her to do so. At that time, the Jason family arranged for Mr. Jason to study in Paris and Mrs. Conrad originally could have received funding from the Conrad Group to go to Paris after winning the award...if it wasn't because those things happened in the middle. So, I think they might have made an appointment..."

This means that I've separated an affectionate couple?

Nathan did not dare to answer and just silently said in his mind. You and Mrs. Conrad's father contributed half of it respectively.

If Mr. Conrad accepted Mrs. Conrad's request at that time in which he allowed her to exchange the opportunity to go to Paris for money, maybe after paying the debt, Mrs. Conrad would go to Paris and have a romantic relationship with Horace.

When the car was about to arrive at Starry Lake Mansion, Clarence spoke out of the blue, "Go back to the hospital."

Three years ago, it was Stella who first provoked him. But now, she wanted to let him show support for them, dream on!

After Vivian came off stage, she could not find Clarence but she heard the news she wanted.

Stella was sent to the hospital.

She did it very stealthily this time. Also, the dressing room was full of people so even if Stella suspected her, she also did not have any evidence.

But after Vivian was happy for a few minutes, she heard a staff member saying, "Just now, Mr. Leif gave an order, saying that Vivian isn't the person whom the Conrad Group wants to support this time so he asks us to stop discussing it."

Huh? Really? But I hear Vivian's staff member say that she has bought a lot of notices, saying that she will give everyone a surprise at the show tonight. She has even prepared for the speech upon receiving the award.

These words are said by Mr. Leif, they are certainly true. Moreover, Vivian's performance tonight is really normal. If I have to choose, I'll definitely choose Sharon. Although Sharon has only done the catwalk once, many people at the scene say that she is beautiful. Her temperament is totally not inferior to a professional model's. Not to mention that after Winnie goes to the stage, she has totally defeated her okay. "I also think so. I guess the Conrad Group has probably seen this situation so they don't feel it's appropriate to give this slot to Vivian anymore."

While hearing these words, Vivian gnashed her teeth so hard that they were almost crushed. It was all because of Stella, it was the shameless woman's fault!

She should not have just added a little drug only, she should kill her!

In the ward, Stella was lying quietly on the bed with a drip hanging on her hand and she was breathing evenly. Sherry said to Horace, "Thank you for the matters today. Without you, there would be a big problem..." "No problem. This is what I should have done."

In order to go to Stella, he went to the scene of the show today but he accidentally learnt of another thing. Horace was silent for a while before saying, "Has Stella been staying with you during this period?”