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,”

was extraordinarily

felt like she had seen

spoke until the housemaid came over and respectfully offered tea to

table, then casually rested his hand on

voice was surprisingly mature. The way he called Xander “Xandy” showed that he had the bearing of an elder. Even Robert, who was

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. At most, there was a token of exchange. Why should I compensate you now that we’re breaking off the

Sean, Claire certainly didn’t. Even though the

reason our families arranged this

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greater than anything, and if it’s not repaid through marriage, should it be compensated

need any compensation. It was my mother’s guilt that led her to consider using this engagement as

Claire

she would surely regret saving your

so I drank the coffee you gave me. It made me faint, and when I woke up, I was in a hotel bed. You

hit like a thunderclap, surprising Xander, Robert, and the

that incident back then; none dared to claim innocence.

surveillance footage from the –hotel but hadn’t investigated the details. He didn’t expect

sabotage, and coercion.

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

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shades of blue and red within a few seconds. He opened his mouth, but not a single word came out.

was truly stuck, unable to lie

seems it’s true.”

teacup, elegantly blew on the tea leaves floating on the surface, and raised his gaze. His unemotional

“I want ten percent

“Ten percent of shares in Morgan

glare, silencing Xander. Xander stood there like a

placed the teacup down and nodded,

only owned eight percent of the shares in the Morgan Group. Yet,

arrangement, even if he escaped his family’s reprimand,

and winked at him, as if asking,

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

angry. He clenched his teeth and thought about t consequences of breaking off the engagement. His anger boiled over, and he blurted out, “If that’s the case,

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Mr. Sean’s

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clear sound was not loud,

Xander with a wounded expression, her eyes welling up with tears. “Xander

fickle, she was still hurt that Xander had so easily switched from talking about marrying her to marrying Claire after they had been together for over a decade. What

the ten percent share in the Morgan Group?

lose his position as heir to the Morgan Group. He clenched his teeth and said, “Claire, fine, I’ll marry

Claire sneered. “You want to marry,

her. It’s that she doesn’t

lips curling slightly. “Is this

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exactly a reprimand, but it left Xander dumbfounded.

bed, acting unjustly. For a disloyal and unjust man

Clarissa, “…”

she feel like Mr. Sean was indirectly

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

pronounced the verdict without giving

his teeth and accept it, even if

they wouldn’t dare to defy Sean’s words,

had thought Sean was here to support Xander,

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

that it’s been resolved, I consider my issues with the Morgans

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that my mother saved Xander’s mother again.”

suddenly paused, her gaze shifting to Robert. “However,

was referring to. His face instantly fell. “Claire, I

and 26% for me after I came of age.

had conspired with Alice to frame Claire was to secure Claire’s portion of the shares for

the past, but he was not going to give Claire

with respect. “This is

meaning was clear; that he didn’t want Sean involved in his family affairs.

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