Chapter 6 Innocence

Everyone in the room was shocked upon hearing the three words “Mr. Sean,” except for Claire!

Robert had spent many years in the business world, but he had only dealt with small-time entrepreneurs. He was accustomed to being fawned over and flattered. Someone like Sean, a top domestic tycoon, was out of his league.

The mention of Sean’s name made him turn pale and stutter. He could barely get out the words. “M-M-Mr. Sean, how did he come?”

Xander pondered momentarily and said, “Mr. Donovan, don’t be nervous. It’s probably because my parents discovered I would break off the engagement with Claire today. Since they’re out of town and can’t come back, they asked the elders in the family to come and oversee things.”

The reason why the Morgans were able to rise to prominence in Silverton was all thanks to Xander’s mother, Evelyn.

Evelyn was not from the main branch of the Vanderbilts, but she was a distant relative from a collateral branch. She could be considered a distant cousin to Sean, who is from the main family’s branch.

Relying on this connection, the Morgans received the protection of the Vanderbilts, making them untouchable in Silverton. That was why Robert and Alice insisted on having Clarissa marry Xander.

Robert took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. Then, he patted Xander’s shoulder with a smile. “Alright, alright, I understand. Let’s go. We’ll welcome Mr. Sean together.”

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Claire raised an eyebrow, curious about the newcomer who had made Robert lose

his composure.

The person who could frighten Robert to this extent must be someone of great importance. However, this person seemed to be here to help Xander pressure

Claire.

Well …

Whoever he was, Claire wasn’t afraid!

Claire looked at Xander and Alice, then stood up without a word. The four of them quickly walked to the entrance. Claire’s lips were curved in a cold smile, but her expression was calm and unmoved.

At the doorway stood a man in a black tailored suit, his white shirt slightly unbuttoned to reveal a glimpse of his collarbone. He exuded an aura of restraint and abstinence, yet it was hard to resist the urge to unbutton his shirt further, as if uncovering a hidden scenery. Beyond his self-restraint, he emitted a captivating and sensual charm.

The man’s eyes were deep and penetrating, his nose was strong and aquiline, and his lips were thin and firm. All of these features combined to create a

mature and distinctive masculine charm.

Clarissa was completely stunned. She had never seen such a handsome and

charismatic man before!

Xander discreetly tugged at her hand and respectfully addressed, “Mr. Vanderbilt.”

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Vanderbilt.”

Clarissa was dumbfounded.

Mr. Vanderbilt?

What was going on? Why were they calling him Mr. Vanderbilt?

Alice saw that Clarissa was lost in thought and snapped her out of it with a nudge. Then, along with Robert, she greeted the newcomer fawningly, “Mr.

Sean.”

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Sean responded with an indifferent “Hmm,” lifted his foot, and entered the room. As he passed Claire, he maintained a straight gaze ahead and seated

himself on the spacious sofa.

Although the sofa was large enough for three people, Xander and Robert did

not dare to sit down, not even on the empty sofa next to it. They all stood respectfully to the side, like servants attending to a king who had just taken his throne.

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Claire couldn’t help but smile. The ones who had been menacing just a moment ago were now so timid. Indeed, they were all bullies who preyed on the weak.

this man, whom Xander addressed as “Mr. Vanderbilt,” look

was extraordinarily

had seen him

spoke until the housemaid came over and respectfully offered tea to Sean, “Mr. … Mr.

rested his hand on his leg. “Xandy, I’m just here to

his young age, Sean’s voice was surprisingly mature. The way he called Xander “Xandy” showed that he had the bearing of an elder. Even Robert, who was much older and experienced, seemed a generation or two younger in Sean’s

expression remained relatively relaxed. He looked at Claire and continued the previous topic, “Claire, when our families arranged the childhood engagement, it was merely a verbal agreement.

Even though the man’s aura had

reason our families arranged this

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mother saved your mother’s life. A life-saving favor is greater than anything, and if it’s not repaid through marriage, should it be compensated materially?”

It was my mother’s guilt that led her to consider using

Claire

exasperation. “Hehe. If my mother were still here, she would surely regret saving your mother all those years

had no reason to be suspicious of you, so I drank the coffee you gave me. It made

hit like a thunderclap, surprising Xander, Robert,

had been involved in that incident back then; none dared

furrowed his brow. He had reviewed the surveillance footage from the –hotel but hadn’t investigated the details. He didn’t expect this

involving infidelity, sabotage, and coercion.

glanced at Xander standing beside him, “Xandy, did you really

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face went through shades of blue and red within a few seconds.

to lie in

seems it’s true.”

on the tea leaves floating on the surface, and raised his gaze.

enunciated each word, “I want ten percent

infuriated that he nearly jumped in place. “Ten percent of shares in Morgan

sharp glare, silencing Xander. Xander stood

then placed the teacup down and nodded,

astonishment. As the eldest son of the Morgans, he only owned eight percent of the shares in the Morgan Group. Yet, Sean was actually agreeing to give Claire ten percent?

he escaped his family’s reprimand, his father would surely

at Xander’s sleeve and winked at him, as if asking, “Didn’t you say Mr. Sean came to support you?”

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if asking, “Didn’t you say Mr.

was frustrated and angry. He clenched his teeth and thought about t consequences of breaking off the engagement. His anger

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Mr. Sean’s

glared in exasperation.

sound of a teacup lid being lifted. The clear

wounded expression, her eyes welling up with tears.

easily switched from talking about marrying her to

worth less than the ten percent

infuriated, but he didn’t want to be punished by his father or lose his position as heir to the Morgan Group. He clenched his teeth and said, “Claire, fine, I’ll marry you, but

Claire sneered. “You want to marry, and I

I don’t want to marry her. It’s that she doesn’t want

curling slightly. “Is this

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was light, not exactly a reprimand, but it

bed, acting unjustly. For a disloyal and unjust man like you, which foolish woman

Clarissa, “…”

like Mr. Sean was

matter is settled. The engagement is off/ Claire will receive 10% of the Morgan Group’s shares

verdict without giving anyone a

grit his teeth and accept it, even if he had to swallow his

his father and mother here, they wouldn’t dare to defy Sean’s words, especially for someone of his generation.

had thought Sean was here to support Xander, but he was

Claire’s face once more. “Are you satisfied with this

gathered her thoughts and nodded in satisfaction. “Yes, now that it’s been resolved, I consider my issues with the Morgans to be settled.

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my mother saved

spoke, Claire suddenly paused, her gaze shifting

instantly fell. “Claire, I warn you, don’t take it too far!”

Ventures was founded by my mother. When she passed away, she left a will that divided her 51% share into two parts, 25% for you and 26% for me after I came of age. I am

with anger. The reason he had conspired with Alice to frame Claire was to secure Claire’s portion of the

didn’t want to bring up the past, but he was not

Sean,” he said, addressing Sean with respect. “This is a family matter. As you know…”

want Sean involved in his family affairs.

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