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.

did this man, whom Xander addressed as “Mr.

he was extraordinarily handsome too!

had seen him

while, no one spoke until the housemaid came over and respectfully offered tea to

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

showed that he had the bearing of an elder. Even Robert, who was much older and experienced, seemed a generation or two younger

the childhood engagement, it was merely a verbal agreement. At most, there was a

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

our families arranged

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

guilt that led her to consider using this engagement as compensation. Your mother was kind-hearted. If she were still here,

implied that Claire had malicious intent.

here, she would surely regret saving

“Four years ago, you stopped by my school and offered 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 for that incident. Shouldn’t you

words hit like a thunderclap, surprising Xander, Robert, and the others.

had been involved in that incident back then; none dared to claim

surveillance footage from the –hotel

infidelity, sabotage, and coercion.

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

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through shades of blue and red within a few seconds. He opened his mouth,

truly stuck, unable to lie

it’s true.”

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

his gaze and enunciated each word, “I want ten percent

in place. “Ten percent of shares in Morgan Group? Claire, why don’t you

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

teacup down

of the shares in the Morgan Group. Yet, Sean was actually agreeing to give Claire ten percent?

family’s reprimand,

sleeve and winked at him, as if

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and winked at him, as if asking, “Didn’t

teeth and thought about t consequences of breaking off the engagement. His anger boiled over, and he blurted out, “If that’s the case, then I’m not breaking off the

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glared in

heard the sound of a teacup lid being lifted. The clear sound was not loud, but it was enough to silence her. Her mouth closed instantly in alarm.

a wounded expression, her eyes welling

hurt that Xander had so easily switched from talking about marrying her to marrying Claire after they had been together for over a decade.

ten percent share

father or lose his position as heir to the Morgan Group. He clenched his teeth

marry, and I don’t want

her. It’s that she doesn’t want to marry me. Now she wants to cancel the marriage. It has nothing to

his thin lips curling slightly. “Is this how your

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voice was light, not exactly a reprimand,

her own sister, showing disloyalty. You drugged her with coffee and sent her to another man’s bed, acting unjustly. For a disloyal and unjust man like you, which foolish woman would want to

Clarissa, “…”

feel like Mr. Sean

matter is settled. The engagement is off/ Claire will receive

without giving anyone

Xander was unwilling and reluctant, he could only grit his teeth and accept it, even if he had

mother here, they wouldn’t dare to

be so reasonable. She had thought Sean was here

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

now that it’s been resolved, I consider my issues with the Morgans to be settled. I won’t

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up the fact that my

suddenly paused, her gaze shifting to Robert.

exactly what Claire was referring to. His face instantly fell.

share into two parts, 25% for you and 26% for me after I came of age. I am now 23 years old, which means I am an adult. Therefore, you should give me

had conspired with Alice to frame Claire was to

he was not going to give Claire the shares easily.

“This is a family

he didn’t want Sean involved in his

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