"Clarice, do you really want to see me die? If Edward isn't your boyfriend, why would he announce in front of so many people? A man of his status and position would never speak without thinking." Of course, Julia didn't believe her. In her view, Clarice was just looking for an excuse not to help, and Clarice didn't know how to explain her relationship with Edward. Most importantly, Nicholas was really taking care of the Gatti family, but he carried the blame for it, Edward."How about this, if you don't feel comfortable, I'll bring Samanta to you tomorrow and have her kneel to serve you some tea, so she can apologize." Julia thought that she was still unhappy about being humiliated that day and pushed Samanta directly out of the way.Clarice didn't want to see Samanta anymore, so she naturally didn't want her to make tea as an apology. Turning her head to look around, she realized that Julia's kneeling had attracted many customers to watch.She didn't want to be the center of attentio
"You are free to come and go, but you must work eight hours a day," he didn't want to force her, after all, he still had some understanding of her personality after these few years together. Although she usually seemed so kind, her heart was strong. If he cornered her, he wasn't sure what she would do, so he would give her freedom, and she would be relieved. At least for eight hours a day, she wouldn't have to face him. "Alright, I'll start working tomorrow.""Starting today!" As he spoke, he crossed his legs and casually picked up a magazine that was carefully placed on the tea table and opened it, and Clarice stood in place, not knowing what to do.Starting today? You mean starting now?Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Luna approached. "I'll replace your tea; it seems to have cooled down!""Is there a need for you to do something a housekeeper should do?" Nicholas glanced at the magazine, but his tone was very sharp. Clarice knew that the "housekeeper" in his m
"What did you say, Clarice?" Nicholas's eyebrows suddenly furrowed; he probably didn't expect Clarice to say that. Marry her? He hadn't thought about it, but he knew he liked her and wanted her by his side forever. "What? Do you think I'm delusional, Nicholas?" Clarice revealed a self-deprecating smile. "I know my background isn't worthy of you, Mr. Murray. However, since you never intended to marry me, why did you lead me to imagine that? Or do you think I'm motivated by money? That I would sell myself to it forever?" "Clarice, I can't marry you..." He said, feeling his voice falter, and in his mind, he added, "at least not now, Clarice," but kept those words to himself. "I understand," she nodded, feeling her chest tighten. "But you can still be by my side," he continued. "Besides my name, I can give you anything you want. If you want to see the entire world, it will be yours. If you want wealth, I'll give it to you. If you want status, I'll give it to you, just not by my side."
Luna saw that Clarice was about to leave the kitchen, so she asked,"Clarice, where are you going? Sit down, and let's eat together!""No need, I live far away, and I'm afraid there won't be a bus, and I'll be late. Just leave the utensils there after you finish eating. I'll clean up in the morning," she replied without turning her head."But, don't you live here? Like for the past few years?" Upon hearing this, Luna secretly looked to the side to see Nicholas's expression and found him expressionless as he drank soup with no intention of speaking."President Murray didn't tell you? I work only eight hours a day, and as for the time outside those eight hours, I think I'm free." Her words were laced with sarcasm, and her voice was cold."But..." Luna opened her mouth, wanting to ask her to stay until she heard Nicholas's voice."Just let her go," Nicholas, who hadn't spoken all this time, set aside his plate of food and spoke without looking at her.He had already used an unfair method
"Hello everyone, my name is Clarice Savas. I'm Alice's sister, and I came uninvited today, so it's a surprise. I hope I don't spoil everyone's mood.""Miss Savas, right? "Even though we're all having dinner in the department, we have a close relationship with friends, so there's nothing to be unhappy about, as long as you don't mind us making some noise.""Alright, alright. Come on, let's not talk about anything else for now. Let's raise our glasses and toast to the manager first. Without him, who knows how long we would have waited for today's meal. Let's thank the manager first."At the table, someone raised a glass of wine and suggested.So, everyone raised their glasses.As Clarice was pregnant, she naturally couldn't drink alcohol, and Alice served her a glass of fruit juice and toasted with everyone.After the first glass of wine, everyone started chatting and laughing.Clarice was in the early stages of pregnancy and had a bad premonition, so she didn't have much appetite. Howev
"I say, how did she know that the one who would come to fetch me was Nicholas? You must have told her, right?""No... I didn't... "Clarice denied, but she quickly realized that Nicholas might come here later, and couldn't help but feel anxious.She didn't want to meet him outside.Mary smiled at everyone, raised her hand, and checked the time on her wristwatch."It's almost time; he should be here soon. Take your time eating, I'll leave first." With that, she instructed the assistant next to her. "Winston, go to the cashier and buy things for them. If you need anything else, ask the manager to report to you tomorrow.""Yes, Miss Armani." Winston agreed and accompanied her out of the private room.Watching the two leave, Clarice let out a long sigh of relief. It was so close; she almost saw Nicholas again.Outside the restaurant, Nicholas's car was parked; Mary got into the car with a particularly happy smile on her face."Why are you in su
Alice was completely drunk, and she wasn't the only one. All the men and women at the table were essentially intoxicated.As her family, Clarice naturally had to take responsibility for getting her home safely. However, drunk Alice lacked the ability to stand on her own, and just lifting her from the private box took a lot of effort.As a pregnant woman, Clarice didn't dare make big movements, and seeing her struggle, the waiter kindly helped her to the door and took her to the roadside.It was already completely dark outside, and a few small stars could be vaguely seen in the sky, with the city being neon-lit and well-lit enough to overshadow the dimmer stars."I'm not drunk, I can still drink," Alice danced at the roadside while supported by Clarice."Alice, calm down, please, don't go crazy with alcohol," Clarice was helpless in response.If she had known that Alice's alcohol tolerance was so low, she wouldn't have let her drink so much, and Clarice reached out to hail a taxi.Howe
"Which floor?" He asked, looking at her."What?" Clarice was startled, her mind still replaying the scene when he reached out to support her. If he didn't make a move now, and Alice didn't restrain him, the child in her stomach would be in danger."I'll help you get her upstairs.""No... You don't need to, we can manage ourselves." Clarice didn't want to accept his help, not at all."Are you sure?" Nicholas didn't try to force her, but assessed her and asked in a calm, low voice.Clarice looked at Alice, whose height and weight exceeded hers. She was indeed very certain, but what she was certain of was not that she could do it, but that she definitely couldn't lift this girl.Lowering her head, she said nothing. At this moment, staying alive brought no benefit to her. Since he wanted to help, he could just let him.With just a little effort, he wouldn't let her repay him, right?"Fourth floor." Opening her mouth, she told him exactly which floor they had arrived on.Nicholas lifted hi