Semua Bab Karma Is My Name: Bab 491 - Bab 500

Elliott had taken Seraphine to Frosthaven for three days, and she slept through most of the drive back.He had spent every chance he got coaxing her into bed. It felt wonderful each time, always a little different, but she was exhausted. Her back ached, her legs cramped, and the soreness was far from pleasant.Seraphine slept so deeply that the world outside might as well have disappeared. Travel was beautiful, but it was tiring, too. A faint helplessness drifted above her head as she slept away four straight hours.She only woke when they pulled into the underground garage. She opened her eyes, still dazed for a moment.Elliott leaned in and brushed a soft kiss against her lips. His low, gentle voice sent her drifting again. "Darling, we're home."She smiled and sat up. "Sorry, Eli. You drove the whole way. How about I take you out on my bike tonight?"He knew she could ride. At 18 years old, she looked striking on a motorcycle. "Alright. Let's rest first and go after dinner."

Clifford choked on his words, unable to speak. Yet, Seraphine's voice remained steady, each sentence striking directly at the softest parts of him.She had never once made trouble for him. It had always been him chasing her and haunting her life."Sera," he said, grief clouding his eyes, "I only want to keep you from going down the wrong path. I owe you, and I will repay you twice over. Please stop degrading yourself. Don't marry another man so casually. I will marry you in the future."His tone gentled, almost pleading. Seraphine noticed the growing number of people walking by. Lunch hour was approaching, and soon the crowd would swell."Clifford, I took 200 million dollars from you. Consider that debt repaid. You don't owe me anything, and I don't want you treating yourself like a chain I'm supposed to be bound to. Live with your guilt if you want, but don't lock it around my neck."She continued, her voice calm but firm, "My mother raised me to be independent and whole. My pr

Seraphine showed no trace of anxiety. She returned to the couch, her smile carrying a hint of careless ease."Valerie, don't rush. Let the dust settle. Have the PR department release a single statement—there was no plagiarism, and we will see Johansen Group in court."If Clifford wanted to play, she would play along. Life needed a little thrill.Valerie blinked. "Seraphine, you're going all in?"Once it reached the courts, complications were unavoidable. Still, their legal team was not weak, and Clifford was not guaranteed a win.A bright, almost mischievous curve touched Seraphine's eyes. "Valerie, I was alone before, and revenge could wait. But things are different now. I have someone by my side. I don't want this dragging out."Valerie was stunned to see happiness on her face. That kind of gentle joy was rare."Seraphine, you're so good and so beautiful. You're going to be very happy."Seraphine smiled at her. "Valerie, go handle this with Edward. I rarely ask him for help

"Hmph! Ms. Lodge paid for my son's college tuition and found stable jobs for both me and my wife. She saved our entire family. So get out," the security guard snapped.Clifford turned and walked away, furious. Of course Seraphine knew how to win people over.He stormed down the steps and saw that the motorcycle parked by the curb was gone, just as he expected. He had to borrow his bodyguard's phone to call her.At that moment, Seraphine was riding home, her phone vibrating nonstop. She did not need to check the screen to know who it was. She kept her focus on the road, unmoved by the persistent buzzing.She regretted all the things she had once done for Clifford.No one could shelter someone else for a lifetime, and no one could protect another person forever.When one fell, one learned to stand up on their own. Only those who could walk alone through storms become the ones who guided the pieces on the board.She was the one who had controlled every advantage Clifford possessed.

Chester handed him the phone, astonished. "Mr. Johansen, this is unbelievable. 20-fold increase. Today is the third day. Should we sell?"Clifford let out a cold laugh. "No. Seraphine's judgment isn't always right. Hold it."Chester was stunned. Ignoring sound advice meant swallowing the consequences."If you won't sell, I will. I put in two million dollars. Cashing out now will earn me a fortune. Even my principal is back."He sold his shares immediately.Clifford did not dare gamble either, but the past three days had been volatile. The fluctuations had triggered a chain reaction, and no one wanted to sell too early. The price kept climbing, and opportunities like this were rare.He had monitored it closely for days. Today was the highest point.Chester reminded him, "Mr. Johansen, Ms. Lodge is never wrong about this. If we don't cash out today, it may be difficult later."Clifford narrowed his eyes as he recalled the look on Seraphine's face. He could not decide what she r