Chapter 69

Katniss, driven by sheer survival instinct, whipped out her phone and dialed a number from her contacts.

Desmond was the first name on her speed dial.

The phone buzzed, and Desmond paused, seeing Katniss's name flash on the screen.

Just as he was about to pick up, Lucas turned around and asked why he was lagging behind.

"Katniss is calling," Desmond said, showing Lucas the screen.

Lucas squinted at the name, "So, she's finally caving in and calling for mercy? Wasn't she all tough, wanting to ditch the Manners family, and now she's back to bugging you?" Desmond might've agreed with Lucas before.

But after their last rough conversation, Desmond wasn't so sure.

Lucas, though, snatched Desmond's phone, hung up, and turned it off.

"If she wants to beg, she better show some real effort. Don't go soft on her!" Lucas patted Desmond's shoulder, "Come on, today's deal is crucial. You've put in so much work, don't let it go to waste."

Lucas added, "Seal this deal, and your grandpa will see you differently. You'll have a say in your marriage with Clara."

Desmond hesitated for a moment, but hearing Clara's name, his expression softened, and he pocketed the phone.

Lucas was right. For his future with Clara, he had to nail this deal.

Katniss's call could wait.

and Lucas's network, Desmond's preparations paid off,

with Clara, Desmond drove to her school

quickly found his car,

loved wearing white, symbolizing purity and cleanliness, like an angel. She ran towards Desmond, "Desmond! I'm here, did you wait

hopped into the passenger seat,

a dessert bag from the back seat, filled with her favorite treats, "Slow down, what if you fall? You're already not in the best health, be more careful." Clara nodded obediently. "I know, you're

took the dessert bag, her eyes lighting up

my favorite

you like!" Desmond glanced at the time

he had tried calling Katniss back, but no one

the cake and shook her head, "No, you know Katniss doesn't like me much. I try to steer clear of her at school to avoid any drama." Desmond's

want everyone to be happy and not fight because of me." Clara lowered her head sadly, looking like she blamed herself. Desmond's heart ached, and he held Clara's small hand. "Clara, that's on her, not

locked down a big contract. This means I can join the company and talk to my grandpa about our marriage," Desmond

moment, then threw herself into Desmond's arms, whispering, "Desmond, there's no rush. I'll wait for you, no

her scent filling his senses

wore old, faded clothes and smelled like

around him, her eyes shyly meeting

his arms. Desmond's Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes falling on

and his

space suddenly felt even

then boldly wrapped her arms around Desmond's neck, "I like

his strong

asked

her phone. Could

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