However, right now, Chantelle could only console Angelica with a smile, given that her family was still reliant on the Kendalls.Angelica vented the entire ride home before they finally reached the Kendall family home. Upon seeing her father, Kevin Kendall, she instantly switched to a bemoaning demeanor and tearfully ran up to him.“Your precious daughter was bullied by someone today. Father, you have to get justice for me!”She then immediately explained while sobbing how Claire had slapped her as well as the kindergarten principal’s attitude—her distressed appearance tugging at Kevin’s heartstrings.“How dare that woman has the gall to bully my daughter!”Kevin and his wife, Blaire Kendall, had always spoilt their daughter, and hearing this, they were incensed and threw the teacups they were holding against the floor.Angelica was secretly pleased by the sight of her enraged father, but she maintained her weeping façade on the outside. “I’ve been utterly humiliated this time. F

Claire had no idea she’d be blushing so much from Javier’s assistance in dressing her wound. Embarrassed, she could only softly say, “Thank you.”“Don’t get it wet the next few days, and the next time you leave the house, please be careful. Don’t do anything risky.”After giving her these instructions, he turned and went to his room without saying anything more.Her eyes trailed after him as he left. Her heart was currently beating like crazy, and cradling her hot cheeks, she felt as though she had gone mad.Otherwise, why would she have such unusual thoughts toward that man when nothing could possibly happen between them!Even so, she couldn’t resist asking him, “Javier Marquez, you still haven’t told me why you’re back so soon!”She clearly remembered him saying he would only return a few days later.“I came back because I felt like it,” he casually replied.Claire rolled her eyes in exasperation—sure enough, he had reverted to his usual self where he looked down on everyone.

If it weren’t for the piece of news Javier had given that enabled her to seize the opportunity, it wouldn’t have been so easy for her, who had no connections since she had just returned to the country.“You don’t have to thank me—this is the result of your efforts. I didn’t do anything.” Javier glanced indifferently at Claire after having some milk.He might have said that, but he was secretly impressed by Claire for being able to think of such a tactic. He had given her that information on a whim and didn’t think about how she would utilize it. In retrospect, a simple method like rallying people on social media could be considered killing two birds with one stone.He had purposefully checked the director’s page for “Traverse 2.” Based on the comments left, it was very likely that the person who would play the second supporting male lead of Percy Drake would be none other than Thomas, based on the online momentum that had been generated.At the thought of this, he finally broke his

Claire was instantly incensed when she heard what David said, and she glared coldly at the smug David.Unconsciously balling her hands into fists, she taunted him. “Do you really need to trouble Mr. Marquez with something so trivial? Besides, I’m sure Mr. Marquez can tell that Thomas has been doing much better under my management compared to when he was under yours, isn’t that right?”With that, she looked pointedly at Morrow; her meaning was clear as day.Right now, Morrow was attracted to Claire’s atypical attitude toward him and had been staring at her all this time, not paying attention to what David had said.Seeing her look his way, Morrow was even more distracted and spoke without thinking, “That’s right, Ms. Weiss is absolutely right. I greatly appreciate her abilities.”David was enraged by Morrow’s words but couldn’t express it since the man was still present, so he could only glare at Claire with hatred, looking as though he wanted to murder her.Thomas would have been

The elevator arrived while they were talking. Claire smiled as she entered the elevator. “Do you find yourself surprised? Well, I’m taking my leave!”David’s face darkened as he watched Claire’s disappearing figure. He clenched his teeth, enraged by her words. He had broken unspoken rules by contacting the crew to have Nicholas play the second male lead, but he had failed. David already had a bad feeling at the time. He stood there in rage, unable to accept that his premonition had become a reality. Claire was worried that she wouldn’t be able to arrive in time before Thalia was pushed into the operating room. By the time she arrived at the hospital, she had broken into a sweat. But in the end, she made it to the hospital in time. Thomas’ eyes lit up when he saw Claire, but the light vanished just as quickly. Knowing that he was worried, Claire was also nervous. As Thalia received her examination, she made her way to the hospital bed. She’d be going into surgery soon.“Claire, you’