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.

Xander addressed as “Mr. Vanderbilt,” look so

he was extraordinarily

felt like she had seen

respectfully offered tea to Sean, “Mr.

the teacups on the coffee table, then casually rested his hand on his leg. “Xandy, I’m just here

Xander “Xandy” showed that he had the bearing of an elder. Even Robert, who was much

it was merely a verbal agreement.

certainly didn’t. Even though the man’s aura had filled the entire room, Claire remained

families arranged this childhood engagement was

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A life-saving favor is greater than anything, and if it’s not repaid through marriage, should it be compensated

led her to consider using this engagement as

words implied that Claire had

she would surely regret saving

me a ride home. I had no reason to be suspicious of you, so I drank the coffee you gave me. It made me faint, and when I woke up, I was in a hotel bed. You and the Donovans framed me

thunderclap, surprising Xander,

involved in that incident back then; none dared

He had reviewed the surveillance footage from the –hotel but hadn’t investigated

infidelity, sabotage,

him, “Xandy, did you

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

to lie

seems it’s true.”

raised his gaze. His unemotional eyes fell upon Claire’s face,

enunciated each word, “I want

in place. “Ten percent of

Xander. Xander stood there like a quail, afraid to utter another word.

teacup

the Morgans, he only owned eight percent of the shares in

this arrangement, even if he escaped his family’s reprimand, his father would

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

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and winked at him, as if asking, “Didn’t you say Mr. Sean

engagement. His anger boiled over, and he blurted out, “If that’s

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7 Mr. Sean’s Help

glared in exasperation.

of a teacup lid being lifted. The clear sound

her eyes welling

knew that love in wealthy families was often 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 did she mean to him?

she worth less than the ten percent share in

lose his position as heir to the Morgan Group. He clenched his teeth and said, “Claire, fine, I’ll marry you, but forget about the shares!”

marry, and I

turned to look at Sean. “You heard it, right? It’s not that I don’t want to marry her. It’s that she doesn’t want to marry me. Now she wants to cancel the marriage.

slightly. “Is this how your mother, Evelyn, taught you?”

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light, not exactly a reprimand, but it left Xander

another man’s bed, acting unjustly. For a disloyal and unjust man like you, which foolish woman would want to

Clarissa, “…”

like Mr.

“The matter is settled. The engagement is off/ Claire will receive 10% of

without giving anyone a

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

mother here, they wouldn’t dare to defy Sean’s words, especially

had thought Sean was here to support Xander,

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

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

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fact that my mother

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

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

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 now

conspired with Alice to frame Claire was to secure Claire’s portion of the shares for himself. However …

the past, but he

“This is a family matter. As you know…”

clear; that he didn’t want Sean involved in his family

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