Javier wanted to wake her up. But, looking at her sleeping face, he couldn’t bring himself to wake her. Perhaps he didn’t want to disturb such a rare moment. Ignoring the tender feeling in his heart, he gingerly walked over and took Claire in his arms.Claire opened her eyes as he lifted her into his arms. When their gazes met, the room fell silent.“What are you doing? Let me go!” Claire struggled. Hearing that, Javier subconsciously let go, and Claire fell onto the carpet. She grimaced in pain, “It hurts!” She rubbed her back and grunted in pain. Then, she glared at Javier and snarled, “Javier Marquez, how could you drop me onto the ground?!”Now she was fully awake and was very upset. “You told me to let go. I just wanted to put you back in bed. Who knew you would be so ungrateful,” Javier snorted. He felt no pity looking at Claire getting up from the carpet. “Who asked you to bring me back to bed? I can sue you for conspiring against me in the middle of the night!” Clair
Thomas was overcome with emotion, and tears welled up in his eyes. However, Claire was indifferent toward his feelings and merely smiled at him. Then she stated solemnly, “Okay, I understand how you feel. However, if you truly want to show appreciation, put your all into your work. I’ll be waiting for you to return the money!”Thomas smiled. After a few days, he discovered Claire was a gentle soul despite her harsh words. She was serious, but her inner kindness came first.“That’s for sure, of course! This is also what drives me to work hard. Claire, you’re not only my agent but also my creditor.” Thomas laughed and caught the document Claire threw at him. It was a training schedule. Curious, he flipped it open and looked shocked as he read it.Pointing at a line, he asked, “Claire, is this a mistake? Why does my training include martial arts?” David had made a training schedule for him in the past, but such things were usually the same. It was no different for other celebrities.
Claire turned and saw that Nicholas was standing behind David. She realized what was going on right away. These two were here to get a good laugh and ridicule them. Thomas paused his training when he heard his voice. He rushed over when he noticed Claire’s tense expression.David saw him and sneered, “Claire, I see that your celebrity is very protective of you. He just gave up training seeing that I’m here. Why don’t you guys spread some scandals? Maybe a media outlet would be willing to report on it.” When he finished speaking, he showed a contemptuous smile while Nicholas laughed with him. Now that they were making up things about their relationship, Claire did not give in and retorted, “Well, unlike you, I won’t deliberately pull some unnecessary public relations stunts and make things up. However, I will take your advice. I had my eye on a rookie, and I’m prepared to make them an on-screen couple.” David ignored her words, shook his head, and laughed as he warned Claire not
Claire’s skin was smooth. Her slender neck had a lovely curve to it. Her wet skin from the shower made her incredibly alluring.Her thoughts were on going to the closet to get her clothes. She failed to notice Javier was on the couch as she passed through the living room. His eyes were closed at the time as he was resting. The sudden movements jolted him awake, and he opened his eyes. Claire was half-naked when he saw her, wrapped in the towel.Dazed, Javier was about to call out to her. But then, he discovered that she didn’t notice he was there. He wasn’t sure why, but he found himself drawn to Claire’s figure and couldn’t shake it.Claire did not notice the scorching gaze directed at her. Instead, she opened the closet and searched for her clothes. But there were too many to choose from, so she was in a slight dilemma. While she was rummaging through the closet, her towel dropped. Naked, Claire could feel a sudden breeze and quickly squatted down to pick up the towel. When Clai
Claire noticed it was already evening and went to the kindergarten to pick up Ollie after school.Many parents had also gathered outside, waiting to pick up their children.She looked at the entrance when the school bell rang and saw Ollie running into her embrace with all his might on his short legs.“I’m so happy you’ve come to get me, Mommy,” he said in a spoilt tone as he snuggled his face into her shirt.Claire abruptly felt discomfort in her heart and was about to carry him and leave when she noticed him staring off beyond her shoulder.She looked inquisitively at him. “What are you looking at, Ollie?”“Where’s Dad, Mommy? Isn’t he here?” He looked up at her with his big eyes, looking both perplexed and hopeful.Feeling a sudden ache in her heart at Ollie’s expression, she couldn’t help embracing him and stroking his back. “Your father is outstation and won’t be back for a few days, Ollie. That’s why he isn’t here,” she explained after some thought.“Oh, I see. Then does
Ollie’s eyes turned red, and he instantly burst into tears—no child could withstand such insult and hostility.“I do have a dad, and he dropped me off just a few days ago! I’m not some kid who doesn’t have a dad. You’re lying!” Ollie sobbed angrily, looking very pitiful. Claire felt her heart ache and immediately pulled Ollie into her embrace.Seeing Ollie’s upset state, one of the little girls hurriedly said to her mother, “Ollie isn’t lying, mommy. I’ve seen his daddy, and he’s very handsome.”The girl’s mother had a nervous expression as she hurriedly left the scene with her daughter while saying, “From now on, don’t get involved with things that aren’t related to you, understood?”Everyone knew who Angelica Kendall was and that she was part of the Kendall Group—no one dared to offend her, especially now.Angelica was even more pleased when she saw how apprehensive everyone was about offending her. Taking advantage of the situation, she scoffed and added, “Look, this child is s
“You bitch, how dare you slap me!”Angelica instantly went nuts as she held her face and glared at Claire. No one had ever dared to hit her in her life, so how could she have received such treatment? “That’s it! You’re gonna get it!”With that, she charged toward Claire, her hands flailing wildly, looking very comical.Claire furrowed her brows. She sidestepped Angelica’s attack, grabbing one of her wrists and hurling her aside with the help of her own momentum.She had learned some self-defense techniques while she was abroad. She might not be able to use them against a man, but dealing with someone like Angelica was a breeze.“Move aside!” she ordered coldly. She would’ve taught Angelica a good lesson for Ollie’s sake if there weren’t so many onlookers around.Ignoring Angelica, who was struggling to get up off the ground, she immediately left with Ollie.Everyone was impressed by her after witnessing what had just happened, and even those who didn’t dare go against Angelica
However, right now, Chantelle could only console Angelica with a smile, given that her family was still reliant on the Kendalls.Angelica vented the entire ride home before they finally reached the Kendall family home. Upon seeing her father, Kevin Kendall, she instantly switched to a bemoaning demeanor and tearfully ran up to him.“Your precious daughter was bullied by someone today. Father, you have to get justice for me!”She then immediately explained while sobbing how Claire had slapped her as well as the kindergarten principal’s attitude—her distressed appearance tugging at Kevin’s heartstrings.“How dare that woman has the gall to bully my daughter!”Kevin and his wife, Blaire Kendall, had always spoilt their daughter, and hearing this, they were incensed and threw the teacups they were holding against the floor.Angelica was secretly pleased by the sight of her enraged father, but she maintained her weeping façade on the outside. “I’ve been utterly humiliated this time. F