All Chapters of How to Hide the Cold CEO’s Son: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Eustace had suffered from chronic headaches for years, and they became especially severe after long hours of work or drinking.But he had an exceptionally high pain tolerance and never showed discomfort easily. Even his family never noticed the condition, not until Claire appeared.“When I feel unwell, these help a lot. Do you want to try one? If they don’t ease the pain, you should go to the hospital.”Claire had chattered on as she poured the peppermints into Eustace’s palm.Eustace had never eaten candy or similar snacks, yet for some reason, he placed one of the mints in his mouth.A cool sensation spread from the tip of his tongue, soothing him from within. Strangely, his pain eased considerably within moments.“Does it feel a little better?” Claire asked, her eyes wide with concern.“Much better.” He smiled as he answered.Eustace knew the relief was mostly psychological. Still, that small comfort had carried him through the past five years without him even realizing it.The memo

The man was speaking excitedly when a brutal force struck the corner of his jaw. He was knocked to the ground, and his phone crashed beside him, shattering into pieces. Pain exploded through his entire body.His head rang, and stars flashed before his eyes. He had barely begun to process what was happening when someone grabbed him from behind.Another punch landed heavily against his eye socket. Everything happened so quickly and violently that he had no chance to fight back or think.Eustace had gone mad. He threw punch after punch, as though five years of accumulated fury had erupted all at once. Every blow carried the full force of his strength.“Which hand did you use just now? This one?” Eustace stomped hard on the man’s left hand. “Or this one…”The man lay on the ground with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His face twisted in agony, but he could not make a sound. Only the faint word “help” slipped from his lips.“Mr. Sterling!” Several people from the dinner h

The heavy fire door slammed shut behind them.They stood less than a foot apart. Claire looked up and met Eustace’s cold, deep, slightly bloodshot gaze.“Claire, what are you really doing this for? Is it money? What could possibly make you willing to do anything, even risk your life?”Eustace gritted his teeth in fury. Claire was clearly still sick, yet she continued drinking with the men and smiling for them. He had seen everything from outside the door. If he had not appeared, how much more would she have drunk?“Yes! I’m doing it for money! I’ll do anything for money!” Claire’s eyes were red. All the grievances she kept inside surged forth the moment she saw Eustace, and tears spilled uncontrollably from her eyes. “So, Mr. Sterling, can you talk to me about the partnership now?”“Eustace, do you know how cruel you’re being? You’re just as despicable as Mr. Parker.”The more Claire thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Yet she stubbornly bit her lip and forced herself

The place she was in felt just like Eustace.Claire slept more peacefully than usual that night.Ever since she fell ill, she often suffered from recurring fevers in the middle of the night. After getting a full night’s sleep, her mind felt clearer than it had in days.Claire suddenly realized that this might be Eustace’s bedroom.She immediately got out of bed and ran from the room.Sure enough, the familiar figure stood in the living room.Eustace wore a loose black sweater, which made him seem more approachable than his usual immaculate self. He sat on the sofa with a laptop resting on his casually crossed legs. His expression was focused and serious, as though he were reviewing work documents.Claire stood frozen, her thoughts slowly sinking into the moment.Time seemed to stop. They were no longer burdened by arguments, resentment, guilt, or the business ties between them.Eustace seemed to possess a certain magic that allowed her to forget her purpose for a brief moment.But

Claire stopped in her tracks. What did he mean by that?This was not how things should be between them. Their relationship had started with a mistake, and she could not allow it to become even more complicated.“Thank you for the offer, Mr. Sterling, but Mint is home alone. I’m worried about him.”The moment the words left his mouth, even Eustace was startled. He suddenly realized that ever since learning Claire was unmarried, his behavior had been straying further and further from reason.But Claire’s outright refusal made him feel uncomfortable, and he instinctively wanted to make things difficult for her.“I can send someone to pick up Mint,” Eustace said, his icy gaze sweeping over her.Claire bit her lip and carefully considered her words before speaking softly. “This… isn’t appropriate.”Eustace’s lips tugged into a faint smile. She really was eager to distance herself from him. He stood up as well and walked toward the door.“Are you coming? Or are you planning to spend the nig