After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 69

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.

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

the news with Clara, Desmond drove to her school to wait for

Clara quickly found his car, thanks to Desmond's

and cleanliness, like an angel.

into the passenger seat, looking at

back seat, filled with her favorite treats, "Slow down, what if you fall? You're

dessert bag, her eyes lighting up at the sight of her

my favorite

you like!" Desmond glanced at the time and

he had tried calling Katniss back,

shook her head, "No, you know Katniss doesn't like me much. I try to steer clear of

much. I just 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

I locked down a big contract. This means I can join the company and talk to

threw herself into Desmond's arms, whispering, "Desmond, there's no rush. I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes. We will

close, her scent filling his senses with just a slight

wore old, faded clothes and

him, her eyes

arms. Desmond's Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes falling on her luscious lips, and

and his

suddenly

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

heart raced, his strong arms tightening

Unable to hold back, she asked someone if they

phone. Could something have

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