"It's alright. I'll manage, so you guys may leave now," Clifford said, shaking his head slightly. He then slumped onto the sidewalk steps, attempting to alleviate the pain in his body. He despondently hung his head, his gaze hardening and slowly giving way to simmering malice.Upon hearing that, the two bodyguards didn't dare to leave until they were absolutely certain of Clifford's safety.…In the meantime, Elliott, sitting in the car, turned to Seraphine and asked with a smile, "Do you feel any better now, Sera?" He exuded a faint, crisp scent as he moved closer, which was interwoven with the unique scent of jasmine emanating from Seraphine. Their personal scents mingled and created an incredibly pure and crisp blend that was surprisingly captivating.Seraphine's heart skipped a beat, a sensation that hit her like a sudden electrical charge, making her heart jump violently. She never felt that way when she was with Clifford, not even at the peak of her affection for Clifford.
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