Semua Bab Karma Is My Name: Bab 661 - Bab 670

Skyler nodded dully.Ralph was already used to being shut down by Elliott, so he wasn't surprised at all that Skyler looked as if his worldview had been shaken.After ushering Skyler into the elevator, he said, "These days, Mr. Johansen walks into the office every morning looking refreshed and pleased with himself. He's in a good mood every day, and his productivity is off the charts."Now look at us. We wake up alone every morning. Even getting out of bed feels pointless. We're not short on money, yet we drift through the day half-asleep and unmotivated."Skyler fell silent for a moment, then admitted, "You're not wrong. That loneliness when you wake up is something only men understand. Have you ever handled things yourself?"Ralph froze. He shook his head quickly. "What do you mean by that?"Skyler curled his lips. He was clearly pretending. "Oh, come on. Who are you kidding? You're a healthy man in your prime. You're telling me your hands are just sitting there doing nothing?"

"Clifford," Lorraine said. "He really surprised me. He brought Clarissa to the banquet tonight. The two of them looked well matched and won quite a bit of attention. "His assistant, Aria, was there too. But the way Clifford and Aria kept exchanging looks, it felt like there was something going on between them."Oh, and Annalise was there as well. That woman just feels strange to me, no matter how I look at her."Seraphine had not expected Lorraine to notice.As for Annalise, feeling her to be strange was normal enough. After all, she was not truly a woman.But Clifford and Aria were not even trying to hide it in front of Clarissa anymore?A possibility crossed Seraphine's mind—Aria might be losing her patience.Clifford's wealth, looks, and status were things Aria had never been exposed to before. If she wanted to take Clarissa's place as revenge, it wasn't impossible."Lorraine, ignore them," Seraphine said calmly. "Just make sure you stay safe and don't drink too much."She

Lorraine froze for a moment. Alex looked different from usual. His gaze was intense, as if he might devour her, yet there was another emotion layered beneath it that left her unsettled.She grew nervous and spoke softly, "Then, what kind of repayment do you want? Tell me. As long as it's something I can do, I'll make it up to you."Alex studied her slightly flustered face. Did he not look appetizing enough? Why did Lorraine look as if he were about to eat her alive?So many women had told him that just looking at him made them want to sleep with him. Had they all been lying?A sly smile crossed his face. His fingers gently lifted Lorraine's chin. In his deep, alluring eyes flickered an emotion she couldn't decipher.With a teasing tone, he said, "Ms. Gosling, I haven't decided yet. When I do, I'll tell you. You can owe me for now."Alex strode forward, his back straight and imposing.Lorraine stared blankly at his retreating figure.Broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long leg

Lorraine paused slightly and looked up, meeting Alex's half-smiling gaze. Her heart gave a small jolt.Faye was always saying that Lorraine's personality was too blunt and unrefined, that it would be hard for her to find a good man. Men, Faye claimed, preferred gentleness.Lorraine had shot back, "Mom, you're so calculating. Then, why does Dad like you?"That usually ended the conversation. Faye would fall silent, looking wounded.Only later did Lorraine understand. Her parents' marriage had been a business arrangement.Faye had been lucky. She met Damian, and Damian treated her well. In that sense, her life had been lucky. Compared to her own temperament, Faye's personality was far more difficult to tolerate.Yet in Damian's eyes, Lorraine was still an excellent daughter.In Seraphine's world, they were each other's only true best friend.And now, in the eyes of a man she had only met three or four times, she was said to be excellent.Lorraine smiled at once, her impression o

Seraphine shook her head. A cold glint flickered in her eyes as she sat in her swivel chair, slender fingers tapping lightly against the desk. She appeared thoughtful. Now was not the right time."Not for the moment. If a man like him fails once, he will definitely try again. There's no need to post anything online. It wouldn't affect him much. "He married into his wife's family, and the person he fears most is his wife. On top of that, Victor's wife is a capable, strong-willed businesswoman. If she learns about his filthy behavior, she won't let him off."If this were taken to the Internet, given Stephen and Victor's relationship, no media outlet would dare report it anyway.Valerie frowned, still uneasy. "Seraphine, but what if Mrs. Marcellis chooses to ignore it in order to protect Victor's pride and the family's reputation? If she does nothing and traces the information back to us, it could backfire."Seraphine had considered that possibility as well. From what she knew of Gi