Semua Bab Karma Is My Name: Bab 631 - Bab 640

Lorraine groaned, pressing her temples. Just thinking about it gave her a headache.Her tone was sharp. "What else could it be? Of course, it's because my mother's best friend's daughter married some returnee from overseas—heard he took over the family business and made it a huge success."She heard about how well that woman turned out and forced me on blind dates every day. Her ridiculous ideas are impossible to accept. She just wants to show me off at the social table."Do you know how insane this is? Someone happened to exaggerate some stories, and now, I have to be on the receiving end of her blind-date torments. If I could marry just any guy I met, I would've done it already! Why bother with blind dates?"Did you see the kind of weirdo men she set me up with? Women are always the ones putting other women down, and men are even worse. You can see that from how my mom treats me."She thinks, with my easygoing personality, I need to marry early, or else I'll be left with average

A cold laugh escaped Clifford when he heard Aria's question. "I'm sure you've heard me talk about him nonstop lately—how powerful he is, how rich, and how influential. What's the matter now? Thinking of switching men already?"His fingers clamped around her chin, forcing her to look up at him, his gaze oozing with mockery. A paramour remained a paramour. Mess with it long enough, and it would lose its novelty. Aria's jaw throbbed with pain. She forced a bitter smile, tears pooling pitifully in her eyes. "You're the one I love and adore, Mr. Johansen. I was just asking out of curiosity."After all, Elliott's information couldn't be found anywhere online.Clifford flung her face aside impatiently and leaned back lazily against the couch, jealousy thick in his eyes."Fine. I'll tell you. That man is my uncle. He owns massive real estate holdings both in the country and abroad. His businesses span the globe, in film, fashion, mining, hospitals, and gaming. If it makes money, it's und

Seraphine murmured, "Put me down. I can walk… What if I hurt your back?"She was an adult, after all. Still, Elliott's arms were so strong that he could hold her and switch positions with ease. No wonder he could carry her with just one arm, like she weighed nothing. How impressive.Elliott smirked, a teasing glint in his eyes. "I won't let you go. I could carry two of you if I wanted. We're almost at the shower, so stay still. My back's fine—haven't you realized that every night?"Her cheeks flushed, and she obediently nestled closer, her shyness making her even more endearing. His favorite thing was her delicate, bashful innocence.Once in the shower, she had half-expected him to lose control, but he surprisingly restrained himself. She had been secretly hoping for something to happen in the shower, yet nothing happened. So much for wishful thinking.After the shower, he dried her hair. Ever since he had become part of her home, he was the one who always did it. When her hair wa

Aria knew, but she still smiled faintly."There are plenty of people in this world like me. They know they shouldn't, yet they still dive right in. That's exactly what I am. Please… Help me, Seraphine. I have no one else to turn to. Only if you act fast and get revenge quickly can I leave this place."Seraphine listened, barely any sympathy in her chest. When Aria chose to be a mistress, she should've known how it would end. There was never going to be a happy ending."Maybe you really want revenge, but are you going about it the right way? The person you hate is Clarissa."Aria wailed, and Seraphine felt irritated. She had been in a good mood today, but Aria's endless crying was ruining it. She needed to go out today for some me-time, as she had been stuck working all month.She went to the kitchen and took breakfast out of the insulated box. Inside were a piece of steak from last night, some shrimp, and a small bowl of pasta. What a spread—Elliott really treated her well.Serap

Aria looked at Seraphine quietly. Her presence was graceful—she didn't need makeup to be captivating. Seraphine was exactly the kind of woman who stunned at first glance and then only grew more beautiful the longer one looked."You're beautiful, Seraphine—the kind of beauty men can't forget after just one look. But it's not a flashy kind of beauty. Do you know the feeling you give people?"Aria continued, "Even when you're just sitting there quietly, saying nothing, and showing no expression at all, your presence still feels nice and gentle. That's why Clifford can't let you go."A woman like that was rare. That clean, calm energy about Seraphine made people feel at ease at first sight. The world was loud and colorful, yet every time Aria saw her, her mood lifted.Aria grinned. "Do you know why I always call you when I'm sad? The truth is, I'd rather see you in person. Every time I meet you like this, my heart settles down. I find the courage to move forward again. Because of the c