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Chapter 13

Clara lowered her head upon hearing Sergio’s words. She stood beside Sergio like a frightened bunny and nestled close to him.

Maeve’s heart sank when she saw Sergio’s unconcerned gaze, which mirrored his attitude from her past life. She had intended to express her gratitude, but now it seemed that Sergio didn’t care at all.

“I’m exhausted. You guys can just do as you wish,” Marve said before heading upstairs.

Her mind was no longer focused on Sergio and Clara li Devon could so easily target her last night, then so could others. She couldn’t rely on Sergio forever without any means of protecting herself.

The next morning, Maeve saw Hailey sitting in the living room, just as she was about to leave Clara stood beside her, her eyes red, as if she had been crying.

“Mrs. Brooks Senior?” Maeve frowned. Hailey didn’t usually visit them. What had brought her here today?

ten billion dollars for a piece of land. Is that true?”

poured her a cup of tea.

were kidnapped by some rivals last night?”

her gaze

you’re married. Businesses are meant to be

cast a sharp glance at Clara, who was standing beside

herself with teary eyes,

have no say here!”

taken aback.

allowing just anyone to enter a place like

to defend her and despised Clara. However, it didn’t last

family faced its downfall, and Maeve still couldn’t conceive. At the same time, Clara became Sergio’s strongest ally upon

was supported to replace Maeve’s position as Mrs. Brooks. In the end, it all boiled down

words when he was about to leave. He frowned and said, “Grandma, Clara was injured last night. I was the one who had asked her to stay the night.

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