Semua Bab How to Hide the Cold CEO’s Son: Bab 1 - Bab 10

“You shameless homewrecker! How dare you seduce my husband!”A sharp slap rang out, followed by the woman’s shrill, furious scream, shattering the silence that had settled over the entire floor.Claire Jones stood frozen, her mind blank. It was only when a fiery pain spread across her left cheek that her senses slowly returned.The woman who slapped her was nearly forty and wore the uniform of Zenith Global Language Solutions.The color had drained from her carefully made-up face. Her eyes were bloodshot, her expression twisted with rage, and fury and humiliation radiated from her entire body.“I heard there was a woman at our headquarters trying to seduce my husband. So it was you, you shameless slut!”The younger woman who accompanied her glanced at Claire’s employee badge and spoke with undisguised contempt. “My brother-in-law is Victor Grant, the vice president of Zenith Global Language Solutions. His mistress is a woman named Claire Jones. Don’t think you can talk your way out of

“Mint, what are you doing out here?” Claire crouched down, rubbed her son’s fluffy hair, and asked gently.The moment she saw her adorable little boy, all the grievances and fatigue she had endured that day vanished.“Mommy, why is your face red?” Mint placed his small, chubby hand against Claire’s left cheek and asked with wide, puzzled eyes.Claire pretended nothing had happened and patiently explained, “It’s because it’s so cold today. The cold made my face red.”Mint kissed Claire’s cheek and said in his sweet, childish voice, “Mommy, let me warm it up for you. I missed you so much today, so I asked Mr. Reed to bring me to pick you up.”Only then did Claire look up and see Daniel Reed standing nearby with a smile.Daniel was the grandson of Helen Reed, Claire’s elderly neighbor. Helen was sentimental and could not bear to part with the belongings and memories in her old home, so she refused to move into a new house with her son and grandson. She stayed behind and lived there alone

Eustace’s voice was not loud, but its familiar coldness silenced everyone in the room.All Claire could hear were those contemptuous words. The words sounded impossibly distant, like an echo from another life, but the humiliation was all too real.Martin had spent years in the business world and could easily hear the mockery in Eustace’s words. However, he had not yet figured out what was happening. His mind raced as he stammered, “Mr. Sterling… Claire…”Eustace did not give him a chance to explain. He cast him a cold, dismissive glance. “You seem to enjoy watching people perform. Why not dance yourself, Mr. Parker? Don’t force someone like her into my line of sight.”“Mr. Sterling, you’re joking. I’d make a fool of myself if I danced in my condition.” Martin chuckled. He had no idea what he had done to offend Eustace. If Eustace’s earlier remark had been mocking, his current tone was unmistakably hostile.Could it have something to do with Claire?Martin narrowed his eyes and lo

“I’m sorry. He doesn’t know any better.” An elderly woman came hurrying after Mint, shuffling along and breathing heavily. She immediately took his hand and led him away from Eustace, scolding him softly. “Mint, don’t call just anyone ‘Daddy.’”Eustace rarely softened his expression, but his stern features relaxed as he crouched down and spoke gently to Mint.“I’m not your daddy. You need to stay close to your grandmother when you go out. Don’t run off again, all right?”Mint blinked at him. The happiness on his face disappeared, and he lowered his head. Although he looked disappointed, he still answered politely, “Okay, handsome mister.”Felix roughly understood their exchange and sighed. “He looks so much like you. What a shame…”Evan was still recovering from his shock. The child was not Eustace’s son, but in all the years he had worked beside Eustace, he had never seen him look so gentle.“Goodbye, handsome mister!” Mint held Helen’s hand as she led him away. He kept looking

Most of the missed calls on Claire’s phone were from Mint. The rest were from Daniel. Only then did Claire notice the time. It was already morning. Oh no, she had been unreachable for an entire night. What about Mint…“Mommy!” Before Claire could dial the number, the son she had been worrying about came running toward her and threw himself into her arms.“Mommy, are you sick? You didn’t come home all night. I missed you so much.” Mint finally saw his mother again after a whole night apart, and he could no longer hold back his tears. He tried not to make her worry, but his body still shook with restrained sobs.“I’m sorry, sweetheart. I made you worry.” Claire hugged Mint guiltily, her voice thick with emotion.“All right, all right. Why are both of you crying in each other’s arms?”A voice suddenly came from beside them. Claire looked up and noticed Daniel. He spoke jokingly, but deep concern clouded his eyes.“Mr. Reed…”“Don’t overthink it. My grandmother said she couldn’t