Never See You Again

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Chapter 405

Marve, with a hint of feigned politeness, asked, “Aren’t you going to get up?”

Cara remained on her knees, her expression full of genuine remorse. “I was wrong. Conner has already talked to me about it, and I realize my mistakes now.

“I’m sorry, Maeve. Jealousy clouded my judgment. I promise it won’t happen again. Please, forgive me.”

Her display of guilt seemed sincere, though its authenticity was hard to discern.

Maeve silently watched Clara’s orchestrated display before her. With Maeve showing little reaction, Bryce made no effort to signal Clara to rise

Conner, who was standing nearby, chimed, “Nathalie’s past grievances caused her to speak harshly to you, Ms. Scott. We had a long talk last night, and she has let go of the past”

He then looked at Clara and said, “Nathalie, didn’t you say last night that you wanted to apologize to Ms. Scott?

Clara nodded eagerly, her expression filled with genuine remorse.

feelings for Mr. Brooks, and my jealousy caused me to behave in ways that hurt you. I’m truly sorry. Please forgive

me.

Clara’s seemingly

reasons for her transformation: either Clara had truly repented and found love with Conner, or she was feigning weakness as a

the idea of Clara’s genuine change it hadn’t been for the dream she had recently. That dream left her cautious, and believing in Clara’s transformation wasn’t something

a sharp edge in her voice, she scoffed, “You slapped me twice. A simple

intent was clear.

bit her lip before replying, “If you

penitent demeanor painted Maeve as the aggressor.

slapping. We’ll settle this through compensation,” Maeve concluded

an eyebrow and added firmly, Mr. Spencer settled with me for five billion dollars, much like compensation for Mr. Jefferson’s slap. So, it’s only fair for you to pay me five billion dollars as well, and we’ll consider this matter

billion dollars? Clara

compensate for her, Henry had only given her a million dollars as pocket money since becoming the heiress of the Ramoz family. How could she possibly come up with five

to Conner, as it pleading

maintained his composure and questioned, “Ms. Scott, Isn’t

be extortion? Resolving this isn’t as simple as offering an apology. She harmed Bryce, who is crucial to my business. With the Scott family bankrupt and Mirage Group shares declining,

his celebrity capital