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The press conference for the product launch was packed. Reporters from all major media outlets had their cameras rolling as they streamed the event live.Doctors and professors from various hospitals sat in the front row, and many entrepreneurs were in attendance, anticipating the product.Lorraine was also there. She watched as Clifford went onstage to give his speech, wondering why Seraphine had yet to arrive. She called the latter, but no one answered.She panicked just a little. She wanted to leave to look for Seraphine, but she sat down again when she saw the doors slowly shut. Seraphine had told her there would be a show to watch that day.Clifford stood on the stage. That moment was the highlight of his life. His tall stature and handsome face left everyone present with a good impression. He smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Johansen Group's new product launch!"We're gathered here today to witness a memorable and meaningful moment—awakening a loved one fro

Seraphine stood there and listened as Clarissa and Clifford shamelessly twisted the truth. She never would've thought Clifford would be so indulgent of Clarissa—enough to let her call him her husband in public."I'm the one who married you, Clifford. You cheated on me, yet you're now twisting the truth. Doesn't that weigh down your conscience?" she asked, her chest heaving with rage. She'd never been this angry in her life.Clarissa looked at her with grievance. "What are you talking about, Seraphine? Everyone in Jeriton witnessed Clifford's grand wedding proposal, and we registered our marriage the very next day. When could my husband have had time to marry you? Stop trying to smear his reputation with this nonsense!"I know he's an outstanding man, and I know you've always wanted to marry him. But matters of the heart can't be forced! Please just stop harassing us, Ms. Lodge. There are plenty of good men in this world—I'm sure you'll meet someone better in the future." She start

Clifford became angrier when he heard Seraphine's words. He snorted, his eyes glinting with malice now that he couldn't be bothered to hide his true colors. "Don't think of pulling anything funny, Seraphine. Do you know why I haven't touched you in the past five years?"Seraphine's chest tightened. That was something she'd wondered in the past. As lovers, it was perfectly normal for them to be intimate, and she had been ready to give herself to him. However, he'd told her that he wanted to wait until their wedding night to take things further. He'd also always been able to control himself when he was with her.In the past, she'd thought it was because he cherished her and genuinely wanted to wait until marriage. But in hindsight, she realized what a fool she'd been. He had only been staying chaste for Clarissa.Clifford continued, "I didn't touch you because I felt you were too clingy. I was afraid things would turn out this way once we broke up. I figured it'd be a clean break as l

Lorraine smiled cheekily as she took Seraphine's hand. The latter was pale and weak after losing too much blood. She said, "It was a seriously hot guy who saved you. I came across him when I was out looking for you, and he and his men brought you to the hospital with me. "I have no idea who he is, but he's drop-dead gorgeous. He was so domineering and devilish!"The more Lorraine talked about Elliott, the more starry-eyed she became. "He's a one-in-a-million hottie, Sera. And he was so gentle with you! Who is he? I didn't know you knew a big shot like him!"Judging from his presence and the clothes he'd worn, he wasn't a regular Joe.An image of Elliott appeared in Seraphine's mind. It was too bad she'd been half-conscious at the time—she didn't know whether she could recognize him if they were to run into each other again. She said, "Well, he's probably someone kind. I have to thank him the next time I see him."She remembered the familiar feeling she'd gotten before passing out

Stephen looked at Clifford like he was an utter disappointment. "What do I still need you around for if Elliot won't invest in the project, you fool? I only allowed you to return and take over my company because you were better than those two brats."But look at what you've done now! Your product launch failed, and you didn't get Elliott's investment! What will happen to the company now?" His voice trembled with rage, and the veins on his forehead protruded.Clifford hung his head in shame and clenched his fists so tightly that his nails were almost biting into his palms. He didn't expect the product launch to be a failure. He said, "Dad, I… I know I messed up this time. I'll think of a way to fix this.""Fix this? How will you do that? The company's on the verge of a financial collapse, and the staff are panicking. This is all because you're useless!" Stephen smacked Clifford on the head, his eyes red with rage. "Elliott hates people with poor character, yet you just had to get inv