All Chapters of Rejected, I Mated With Ex's Father: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

CLAIRE'S POV:I tried to focus on the book I was reading but one of Theo's maids came to me and whispered in my ears that Luna Roanna was about to set my clothes ablaze.She pointed towards an oak tree in the backyard and I hurried in that direction. But before I got there, she had already set my clothes ablaze.How could she even have the effrontery to enter the guest room where I was staying and go through my things? I didn't want to make a fuss or create a scene. I just took the very little things I had left in Theo's house and left.I left before Theo even came back from his outings.My phone rang as I climbed to the top of the stairs and was about to get into my apartment. I glanced at the screen. It was Theo.“Hello?”“Claire, where are you?”I sighed before I responded. “I'm in my apartment.”He was silent for a moment. “Are you kidding me?”“No I'm not. Your Mum made sure I didn't have a moment of peace as soon as you left. She even went as far as burning my clothes.”“She wha

THEO'S POV:The following day, I drove Claire home by myself and after dropping her off, I headed to my mum's place.It's time I set the record straight.I didn’t bother knocking. I pushed the doors to her private sitting room open with a firm hand, stepping inside with the confidence of an angry sonShe sat on her favorite velvet chair like royalty, sipping tea as the sunlight caught the cold glint in her eyes."Theo," she said coolly, setting the teacup down on its saucer with a clink. "To what do I owe the surprise?""We need to talk, mum," I said, shutting the door behind me.Her brows arched in that infuriating way she had when she felt unbothered and untouchable. "This sounds serious. Is it about the pack? Are you having problems with the company? Or perhaps that girl you've been parading around?""Claire," I said firmly, stepping closer. "Her name is Claire. And yes, it's about her."She sighed dramatically, leaning back. "I see. You should know by now that I only ever act in y

CLAIRE’S POV“Mr. Valmont said to submit the updated grant application forms by noon,” Theo's personal assistant said as she stepped into my office.I looked up from my laptop and nodded at her. “I'll do just that.”As soon as she left, I gripping the thick file under my arm as I walked swiftly down the hallway toward Theo’s office.Not that Theo cared so much about rigid office protocols—especially not when I was the one delivering the documents—but I wanted to keep things professional during work hours.Well, at least pretend to.As Theo’s secretary, I’d gotten used to the pace, the weight of responsibility, and the gazes that followed me, especially since a few people in the office discovered I was also the woman Theo was dating.I knocked twice before pushing the door open.“Sir?” I peeked in.He sat behind his polished oak desk, dark brows furrowed, sleeves rolled up, the top two buttons of his shirt undone. His laptop screen glowed with spreadsheets and wolf pack reports, but th

CLAIRE’S POV:In the days that followed, Adrian doubled his scheme to kick me out of Valmont Corporation.Hushed conversations followed me like shadows down the office hall, and the way Adrian walked past my desk with that smug little tilt to his lips, I knew something was brewing and it wasn't pleasant..And, God, I hated how anxious I have become.Still, I tried to keep my focus. Theo had left early that morning for a board meeting in Boston. He’d stepped into my office and told me to be careful, and then disappeared before sunrise. I was alone in the lion’s den today—and every instinct told me it wasn’t going to be an easy day.Around eleven, I was reviewing logistics data when Janet popped her head in.“Hey, Claire. There’s someone here from HR with Mrs. Valmont.”I blinked. “Mrs. Valmont?”Janet nodded, her eyes full of curiosity. She loved drama and gossip even though she pretended not to care. “Yep. Luna Roanna herself. And they’re in the east conference room. I think Adrian’s

CLAIRE’S POV:“What are you doing on my desk?” I asked with a frown on my face.Nicole rose to her feet and walked around the room like she owned the place. She looked perfectly polished, confidently poised, and wearing heels that announced her presence with every click.Her honey-blonde curls bounced around her shoulders, and her lipstick was a bold, defiant red that matched the smug little smile on her face.“Morning,” she said sweetly as she stepped closer. “I hope I'm welcome.”I stood, smoothing my skirt, my polite smile fixed in place. “Of course, you are. HR said you'd be arriving today. Welcome aboard.”Her smile widened, but there was something sharp behind it, like the glint of a knife.“Thanks, Claire. It’s so exciting to be working… so closely with you.”I tilted my head, offering a measured nod. “Likewise. Let me show you to your desk.”As we walked down the hallway, passing curious glances from coworkers, I kept my posture tall and my expression unreadable. Nicole’s perf