Lahat ng Kabanata ng Karma Is My Name: Kabanata 441 - Kabanata 450

Owen sounded defeated. "Mr. Johansen, she rejected us. I honestly didn't expect Ms. Finch would refuse. She said they already have orders lined up, so they won't be taking new ones for now."What?" Clifford was stunned. "Seraphine needs money right now. Why would she turn down a deal this big?"Only then did he realize how little he truly understood her.Seraphine looked easygoing on the surface, but very few people ever got past her defenses.He had been reckless back then, thinking only of his own pleasure, never considering the consequences. And because of that, Seraphine had become someone else's.Owen added, "Mr. Johansen, I'm not sure either. But I'll keep reaching out. As long as we don't give up, we can make her company work with us."Clifford said, "Try again. I must make her company work with Johansen Group. I want Seraphine to come back and beg me."He hung up, irritation simmering in his chest.…Clifford had managed to suppress Stephen's scandal before it hit the

Seraphine felt the intensity of Elliott's presence and met his gentle, burning gaze. She smiled and shook her head. "Eli, it's nothing. I was just zoning out."He was already so busy. She did not want to burden him with her worries.Elliott did not believe her. His tone carried a hint of jealousy and displeasure as he asked, "Sera, do you still have feelings for Clifford?"The news had been filled with headlines about Clifford and Clarissa flaunting their love. Elliott feared that the man she had loved for five years still held the deepest place in her heart.Compared to five years, his half-year with her felt insignificant.Seraphine shook her head. How could he think of something so outrageous?His question irritated her.Clifford, worthy of her love? Never again."Eli, no. I'm not upset because they're showing off. I was thinking about my mom. Her poisoning might be connected to the Johansen branch in Dirkane. Eli, once I finish things here, I want to go to Dirkane and inves

Clarissa stopped abusing the "call" button. Instead, she set her phone aside and glanced at her still-flat belly.She was still in her first trimester, but the morning sickness had already hit her hard. Her whole body felt miserable. She couldn't eat much for dinner, and whatever she managed to swallow came right back up.No matter how terrible she felt, though, she had to let Clifford witness it all.The same man who once looked at her with shining eyes and said he wanted a daughter with her had discarded her without hesitation the moment she became pregnant.This baby had to be his. It was her only chance to turn things around. Only by holding onto him could she truly hurt Seraphine.The quiet villa was filled with nothing but Clarissa's shaky breathing. Unwilling to accept reality, she picked up her phone and called Clifford again. Just like before, he didn't answer.Desperation, despair, and helplessness dawned on her at that very moment. Marrying Clifford was, perhaps, the b

Two hours later, Elliott finally held Seraphine in his arms with a satisfied look. The two slept for another hour before getting up.Seraphine's entire body was sore. She shot Elliott a glare, clearly complaining. In response, he simply brushed a kiss against the corner of her slightly pouting lips. His body and soul felt more fulfilled than ever before at that moment.Seraphine smacked his chest a few times in frustration. To Elliott, it felt more like a tickle, yet it still sent a warm pulse through his veins. He lowered his head and kissed her shoulder.When he saw the flush on her cheeks, his heart stirred all over again. He chuckled, then scooped her into his arms and carried her to the bathroom for a shower.Right then, Elliott felt like the happiest man in the world.After they washed up, Seraphine returned to the bed for a moment to rest. Elliott pulled the blanket over her and tucked her in gently. Then, he crossed the hall, entered his apartment, and stepped into the stu

"I swear I don't know who he is, Sera," Lorraine said, "but I could tell from your texts that you really, really liked him. You said he was tall, handsome, and the kind of guy you'd dreamed about."She recalled, "Back then, I even told you to go all out because you finally found someone you liked. But then, six months later, he left you. I remember feeling so angry when I heard about it."Oh, and he was also the boy you saved when you were a kid. It was past 11:00 pm when you went downstairs to take out the trash that night. It was freezing. Ms. Lodge was abroad giving lectures, so you were home alone."He was the one who stayed with you, keeping you company through the New Year. You two were so young back then…"Now that he's come back for you, despite your amnesia, and you still find yourself falling for him, I suppose it's some kind of fate. I mean, at least he won't hurt you like that scumbag, Clifford, did. That gives me peace of mind."She added, "I only know of what you tol