Chapter 437 A Woman's Loyalty (Part Two)

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From what he had seen, it seemed that Cloris did not really think too highly of her sister. With a mere smile, her fuse blew. He thought of the worried look in her eyes as she told him not to get close to her sister. It was an interesting development.

'If you knew that the family you try so hard to protect and provide think of you as nothing more than an eyesore, how would that be, Cassandra?' Arthur thought to himself as he continued organizing Cloris's things.

'And you silly Cloris. You think Cassandra, whom you have always been jealous of, is trying to take away the happiness you think you have when all she has done is put you before herself.' A cruel smile played on Arthur's lips as he contemplated the situation. 'This should be interesting.'

The Qin family villa was a grand and beautiful sight to behold. No one would have ever guessed that inside the high, polished walls was a storm brewing, with no less than the two sisters at its center.

Meanwhile, in a high-class restaurant, Clark and Ivy were sitting at a table across from each other. They snuck quick glances at each other, trying to guess what was on the other person's mind.

Between them, a candle was giving off a warm and intimate light. Light and shadow danced across their faces. Somewhere in the restaurant, a man was playing soft music on the piano, its melody caressing the ears of its listeners and lulling them.

Anyone would have taken Clark and Ivy for lovers, like the other ones inside the restaurant. But that could not have been more far from the truth. There was no romance in the space that surrounded them, only schemes and plots that sought to take advantage of what the other person had to offer. It was not courtship; it was a game, and a very dangerous one.

"I heard that you were with Lionel from the Tang Group before?" Clark started his attack. "I don't mean to pry, but I'm just curious,"

he said slowly, an unreadable smile on his face.

His question had the desired effect. Ivy was ca

"You're my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours."

Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them.

Six years passed. She remained quiet, gaining a reputation in the army as a tough-as-nails colonel. When she walked into his life again, Edward fell in love with this woman...

But Cassandra, she was just that stubborn. There was nothing but Rufus in her mind.

He couldn't stand this! His fingers gripped his glass as he thought of how he was going to destroy her.

After dinner, the two of them decided to go home. Before they separated, Clark bent his head and spoke low into Ivy's ear.

"Don't work for Amanda anymore. Come work for me ."

It was a tempting offer. Ivy couldn't help but start to consider. Clark was definitely interested in her, and he was wealthy too. There was no reason to refuse him.

"Mr. Ji..."

she said coyly.

"Don't worry, I will talk to Amanda. I will definitely treat you well if you choose me,"

Clark reassured her. Ivy ate up his honeyed words. The scent of his cologne was intoxicating at this proximity.

Then, without any warning, Clark turned around and left. Ivy stared at his back and watched him walk away for a very long time.

This man was dangerous. But he was also attractive and rich. That was what mattered the most.

She had nothing to lose after all, so she'd rather work for Clark and be as close to him as possible.

Ivy watched his figure grow smaller and smaller as she thought of her next plans.

Clark drove away with a smirk on his face.

He would use whatever and whoever could be useful to him, and he would do it without mercy.