Chapter 65

Clara hadn’t seen lan for several days. He was abroad on business, with Heidi by his side.

Every day, Heidi would share photos in the company group chat. In every picture, there was a glimpse of lan.

Soon, the rumor of Ms. Clara dating the CEO crumbled into nothingness, replaced by whispers of Mr. Hayes and his all–time sweetheart, Heidi, nearing their happy ending. Some even went as far as to ask Leonora directly, who neither confirmed nor denied anything.

Clara didn’t mind. She took it as juicy gossip, something to laugh off. Her story with lan was long overdue for its finale.

Her phone buzzed on the desk. It was Christy, her predecessor as chief secretary, calling. Clara hit ‘accept‘ without hesitation. “Hi, Christy.”

“Clara, still at work? You need to come early. You can’t be late, love.”

“I’m heading out now, see you in a bit.”

mentored her into the role. Ever since Christy married into the Hicks

christening of

Hicks family mansion, and by the time Clara arrived,

with a smile.

clutched Clara’s hand. “Just you? Mr.

business trip, and he should be

out of town, and his chief secretary isn’t with him? Is there trouble in paradise?”

Christy knew the ins and outs of the business, as well as the intricacies of Clara and lan’s relationship. But like any seasoned professional, she understood the art

a casual smile, “I just have other matters to take care of.” Clara walked over to the crib as she spoke and when she saw the baby, dressed in a

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