Semua Bab Karma Is My Name: Bab 271 - Bab 280

Elliott gazed deeply at Seraphine. She had said something no one else ever had.Everyone who knew him saw him as a merciless man who would stop at nothing to claim the title of heir. The entire Johansen family feared him, viewing him as nothing more than a threat.However, in a world ruled by deceit and power, mercy was a death sentence. Without cunning or strategy, one was doomed to die without even a trace.Now, his very name was enough to strike fear throughout Dirkane.Only Seraphine could feel his warmth. And yet, only Seraphine could sense the warmth beneath his cold exterior. Those hands the world saw as instruments of power and control were, to her, simply a source of comfort and safety.For a moment, it felt like something inside Elliott melted. The cold layers he had built around his heart were thawed by her gentle words, leaving a strange, tingling warmth.He couldn't help but smile. "You're the first person ever who told me that. No one has ever associated me with the

The unmistakable admiration in Jason's voice only fueled the hate deep inside Clifford. It was precisely because of Elliott that Stephen covered up Chelsea's death.Was a man who would do anything to get power really worthy of Jason's respect? The truth was, he was.Elliott controlled the fate of many businesses, including Johansen Group's. With just a word from him, Stephen could secure the position he had always wanted, while Clifford would keep his place as the heir.That was the kind of power money and influence brought. It was also why Clifford stood by silently and watched as Micah took Chelsea away.Seraphine was right. He was the one who needed to make amends.He knew Elliott would come tonight. Once the banquet was over, Stephen's dream would finally come true. Meanwhile, Clifford's power and status would only grow stronger. By then, no one would be able to challenge him.He nodded slightly, smiling with a proud, almost humble air. "Uncle Elliott and Dad have gone up to

Seraphine sat quietly on the bench, hearing the familiar scream. Everything had gone according to her plan. The person shouting for help was none other than Clarissa.A strange light flickered in Seraphine's eyes. Above her, fairy lights hung from the trees, casting a soft golden glow that flickered gently. It painted her like an artwork.The young woman sitting nearby immediately rushed toward the commotion. "Quick! Isn't that the cliff by Sapphire Lake? Someone might've fallen!"Seraphine stood up slowly and calmly, turning around just in time to see Mitchell standing behind her. When he caught sight of her delicate features framed by her softly curled hair, his expression shifted from surprise to shock.His voice was sharp. "Seraphine? How did you get here?"Though he looked surprised to see her, she wasn't. This was Mitchell, after all.Seraphine looked at him with suspicion and coldly asked, "Who are you, sir? Do you know me?"Mitchell suddenly glanced toward the distance,

Clifford looked at Clarissa's frail, trembling form, but the light in his eyes turned razor-sharp. "I thought you were having dinner. How did you end up falling?"He pointed to the warning sign nearby. "It literally says, 'Do Not Approach Cliff Edge.' What were you doing there?"Her tears streamed down even faster at his icy words. What was she doing there? She had wanted to watch Seraphine get pushed off the cliff, duh!And who would've thought that Mitchell would dive headfirst to save her? She had to come up with an excuse to explain his attendance, but before that, it was time to put on a show.Clarissa forced her voice into a pitiful tone. "Honey, I… I didn't know. I heard they said the view from the cliff was magnificent, so I wanted to take a look. Before I even got close, someone shoved me."Clifford's gaze flicked from her to Mitchell, his fury barely contained. He lowered his voice and said, "This isn't just any place. If you're saying someone's shoved you, you've got to

When Clifford saw Mitchell and the calm, defiant Seraphine, he instantly knew she had been set up. Clarissa and Mitchell were in it together.Still, he couldn't afford to let this blow up. The stakes were too high for Stephen, and tonight was far too important for any slipups.His face went dark as he stared at Seraphine, who stayed composed. "If anyone's calling the cops, it'll be me. You hired hitmen to kill my wife!"Clifford ground his teeth, eyes full of resentment. He wanted nothing more than to strangle Seraphine. Why did she have the right to be up on the second floor while he didn't?Seraphine frowned and snapped back, "Then, why did you take my phone? I'm calling the cops to clear my name. Those two men accused me of hiring them, so I must have them investigated."The two men faltered under her calm, unruffled gaze. Her eyes were cold, showing no hint of panic. Guilt flickered across their faces, and they could barely meet her eyes.Clarissa knew there was no way out no