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.”

Clara and had mentored her into the role. Ever since Christy married into the Hicks family, tying the knot with their heir, Roger, she’d been

the christening of

Hicks family mansion, and by

her with a smile. “Christy,

clutched Clara’s hand. “Just you? Mr. Hayes

trip, and

out of town, and his chief secretary isn’t with him? Is

as the intricacies of Clara and lan’s

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 tiny pink dress, sleeping soundly, her eyes misted over. Clara lowered her gaze, not wanting to let Christy see her emotional reaction. She reached out to gently touch the baby’s

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