Alle Kapitel von The Arrogant Love: Kapitel 111 – Kapitel 120

"Paul, come here, son," Adrian beckoned his twelve-year-old son to come closer.​"Yes, Dad," Paul trotted over to his father and stood staring at the little girl who was toddling toward him.​"This is Clara, your new sister," the father introduced the two children to each other.​"But I don't have a sister, Father."​"She’s the mistress’s child, Paul. There’s no need to beat around the bush, Adrian, just tell our son straight out that the girl is the child you had with your mistress." Teresa stood with her arms crossed, glaring at Clara with pure hatred.​"Mind the children when you speak, Mrs. Thomas," Adrian, her husband, warned her softly.​"Why should I? I'm just telling the truth. Paul, you don't need to consider her family. Don't play with her, either. Get inside the house now!"​‘Yes, Mom.’ Paul watched the little girl as she reached out her chubby hands, wanting to touch him. When he stepped back, she fell onto the grass and immediately began to cry.​‘There, there. It’

“H-hello, Ma’am.” Clara, startled by such a warm welcome, could barely find her words.​“You can call me ‘Mom,’ just like Trey does. Calling me ‘Ma’am’ sounds so distant.”​“Oh?” Clara turned to the young man, looking for his lead.​“Just do as she says, Clara. She was so worried you wouldn’t like her, Mom,” Trey said with a nod, teasingly exposing the concerns she had been fretting over during the entire drive.​“Hey, Mr. Smith!”​“There’s nothing to be afraid of. You are always welcome here. I’ve prepared plenty of delicious food today.”​“Thank you so much... Mom.” By the time she managed to utter that last word, Clara was blushing, leaving a deeply favorable impression on Ariya.​As the only son of the house, Trey was deeply loved by his mother, who was ready to accept any woman her son chose. Because of this, everything proceeded smoothly.​“Your home is so lovely, Mr. Smith,” she told him as they strolled alone through the lush, shaded gardens surrounding the house.​“My

The first time Paul met Poppy, he felt as if she had slapped him right in the middle of the shop. The looks everyone gave him made him feel like some sort of pervert who had harassed a cashier. When they crossed paths again at Trey's company, he discovered she was the one who had encouraged Clara to work as a bar girl, leading to Clara becoming his best friend's secret woman. The resentment and hatred Paul felt toward Poppy doubled instantly.​Tonight, Paul grabbed his last remaining coupon and headed to the bar. He chose the most secluded corner table, hidden from view. He didn't select any bar girls to accompany him; he simply wanted to get drunk. After drinking for a while, he spotted Poppy leaving the cashier's counter to help serve food at various tables. Because the bar was packed, the regular waitstaff couldn't keep up with the crowd.​As for Poppy, she happened to be serving the table where he was sitting. She was slightly startled to see him sitting there alone with a glare

Poppy lay awake all night, pondering how this had even happened. How could he be so intentional about provoking her? It wasn't until she finally gathered her thoughts that she understood: he was angry because she had recommended Clara for a job as a bar girl. But why was he angry at her? After all, that was the reason they had met and formed an intimate relationship that lasted until now.​'A shameless womanizer.'​What hurt her even more was herself—she had fallen for his charm, losing her heart and soul until there was no turning back. She thought she was strong when it came to these matters, yet she turned weak and pliable the moment she was kissed.​'Damn it.'​Beyond her frustration with herself, Poppy didn't dare face Clara. At work, she avoided speaking to her friend, leaving Clara suspicious and prompting her to ask what was wrong several times. But Poppy did nothing but deny it, insisting that nothing was the matter.​Paul, however, denied her any peace. A few days later,

The relationship was one of coercion, steeped in a guilt that gnawed at Poppy’s heart. She was forced to play the confidante to her friend while simultaneously betraying her. There were moments when she had to force a smile despite her heart being shattered beyond repair. Then came the company party, where all three were forced to face one another. Poppy knew he was glancing over at the table she shared with Clara frequently, leaving her feeling profoundly uneasy. She feared her friend would find out, yet Clara showed no signs of suspicion.​It wasn't until Poppy followed Trey outside and witnessed them arguing in the hall that doubt began to bloom in her mind. Those three shared a history. Why had Clara never mentioned Trey to her? What on earth was going on?​When the party finally ended, Clara continued to follow Mr. Thor’s orders to wait and return with him. Unable to endure it any longer, Poppy told Clara to return with her instead, feeling a secret resentment toward Paul for be