Mag-log inClifford's expression darkened even more.After Seraphine left, every good thing she had ever done for him felt magnified. He knew exactly how kind she had been, and now, hearing Lorraine's words, he felt as if he had climbed to his current position by feeding on Seraphine's and Andrea's sacrifices.In Lorraine's eyes, he was one selfish, cold, and shameless bastard. He had even married the very person responsible for Andrea's death. There was no way Seraphine could ever forgive him for that.Still, Lorraine was someone who lived with a realistic worldview. She judged everything in a practical way.Seraphine, on the other hand, was different. She had always excelled, and Andrea had protected her well. She had never seen the brutal side of the battles between powerful families.When she loved someone, she loved with her whole heart and gave everything she had. That explained why she had even given up her own interests for Clifford. Others might not understand that, but Lorraine did
Seraphine heard the familiar, unwelcome voice and turned. As expected, Clifford stood there with Clarissa clinging to his arm.They were dressed to perfection, handsome and elegant, like a picture-perfect couple. Yet, he still had the shamelessness to say such things?Clarissa's glare was full of hostility. It was Seraphine again. She had come with Clifford to buy clothes, and of all people to run into, she never expected to see Seraphine and Lorraine.Lorraine snorted. "Mr. Johansen, stop flattering yourself. Sera is married. You think she'd buy clothes for you? Keep dreaming."Sera is here to buy clothes for her wealthy, handsome husband. You, a scumbag? Do you think you deserve that kind of blessing?"Clifford sneered. "Oh? Seraphine, you're buying your husband the style I like? Using the fabric I prefer? If he knew you were choosing according to my taste, would he get jealous?"Having spent years in luxury malls, Clifford exuded a certain presence, though the sarcasm twisti
Seraphine replied to Logan, "Logan, where did he go?"Logan answered, "MarcoLite Enterprises in Kinsborough. He actually managed to secure the partnership and even got the Jeriton sales license."Seraphine frowned, then let out a long sigh."Logan, Clifford only sees profit. He never investigates the companies he works with. MarcoLite Enterprises has a filthy reputation. "Three years ago, they sold a huge number of counterfeit drugs. Their public image has improved these last two years, but everyone in the industry knows what they do behind closed doors. He's digging his own grave.""Exactly," Logan replied. "You ran around half the country back then to boost his numbers, and he never knew. He's an ungrateful bastard. Good. Now, he can't drag you down anymore. Let someone else rip him apart."Seraphine found that last line satisfying. Clifford really would be torn apart, piece by piece, by the people he now depended on. His company was already showing signs of mismanagement, i
Ralph shook his head, uneasy. "Sir, we have nothing solid on Heather. But there's one person whose guilt is beyond doubt."Elliott knew exactly whom he meant—Walter, Heather's most dangerous enforcer, the man who had carried out every vile deed on her behalf.Elliott's voice dropped to a cold, lethal register. "He is her right hand. Every atrocity was handled by him. What happened back then was Heather's doing. Investigate Walter and put him in prison."Anyone who tries to harm Seraphine will not be spared."Ralph shivered. The bloodthirst in Elliott was unmistakable. Only Seraphine could provoke that level of fury.She was the light he had searched for through years of violence and survival. Without her, there would be no Elliott Johansen today. For a child unloved and hunted by his own family, surviving was itself a miracle. His rise had been built on cunning, strategy, and relentless effort. He had outplayed those stronger than him and had never once allowed himself to be con
Clifford was running himself ragged, and Clarissa was drowning in her own misery. Meanwhile, Elliott and Seraphine were busy making money.The moment Elliott stepped into his office, he saw Ralph already standing inside with his head respectfully lowered.As Elliott entered, the air shifted, thickening with an unmistakable pressure."Sir, Charles has gone too far. He's been smashing through the securities market these past few weeks. Look at today's slaughter. Do you know how many people were ruined by him? He's a heartless bastard."The market collapse had shocked him as well.A financial crisis of this scale would push countless people to the edge.Charles' identity was shrouded in secrecy. He was a top-tier hacker who manipulated the market at will and was feared by everyone who knew of him.Seeing that name appear again made Ralph's pulse jump.That man was Elliott's sworn enemy, a violent criminal through and through. He had resurfaced two years ago and clashed with Elliot
Although the public loved gossip, not everyone was blind or easily manipulated. Most people refused to follow the hired trolls and instead judged the situation with clarity.Seeing so many people defending her, Seraphine logged into L's account and left a message. She thanked them for standing with her and said that she wouldn't lose with justice on her side. Taking the case to court was her way of protecting both her own reputation and the company's.The moment the post went live, Annalise's assistant saw it and immediately showed it to her.Annalise narrowed her eyes. Seraphine had earned a measure of her respect.She waved her assistant away and glanced at Clarissa, who sat beside her with Annalise's hand resting on her waist."Clary, look at Mysteria Studio's L. She really wants a courtroom showdown."Seraphine had some ability, but nothing Annalise considered threatening. Still, the fact that Seraphine chose to fight head-on surprised her.Clarissa gave a mocking smile. "An







