My Student's Father is a Secret Trillionaire의 모든 챕터: 챕터 161 - 챕터 164

POV: Claire Desmond Shortly after Shannon left, a group of parents from Alana’s class approached us. Gareth had personally insisted on inviting them—a gesture I deeply appreciated, as it showed he never forgot the roots of his "barista" life. Toby’s mother led the way, holding the hand of her son, who looked adorable in a tiny suit. The moment Toby saw Alana, he let go of his mother’s hand and ran toward her, joining the other children. "Congratulations, Mr. Hamilton, Claire," Toby’s mother said sincerely. She looked around the ballroom in awe before turning back to Gareth. "To be honest, none of us expected this. The man we saw who was so modest at the school gates... we had no idea you were this powerful." Gareth flushed slightly, a faint hint of red appearing at the tips of his ears. He shook the hand of Toby’s father warmly. "I’m still the same man, sir. I’m

POV: Claire Desmond The white silk sheets felt like ice against my palms, a sharp contrast to the sudden heat crawling up the back of my neck. I sat frozen on the edge of the king-size bed. It felt too big, too vast, like a desert of expensive fabric. My fingers white-knuckled the hem of my ivory silk slip, wrinkling the smooth material until it bunched in my fists. Outside the balcony, the Mediterranean Sea crashed against the Amalfi cliffs. It sounded like a restless heartbeat—heavy, constant, and thick with a pressure I couldn't name. The dim glow of the nightstand lamp bathed the room in amber, stretching long, dancing shadows across the villa walls. I didn't need to look to know he was there. I could feel Gareth behind me. His footsteps on the parquet floor were nearly silent, yet his presence was so absolute it felt as though he were siphoning all the oxyge