Clarissa had long expected that her mother would find out about her relationship with Matthew, but she did not expect it to be so soon.
Currently, she was on the phone with Hilary, listening to her mother showering her with praise.
“Clary, I know that you’re a good daughter. From the moment you’re born, I know that you’re definitely a unique girl with a bright future. No wonder you rejected the men I introduced to you; you’ve found a better man by yourself! My dear daughter, you’ve got a good eye for a man. A good man like Matthew is hard to find. Fortunately, you have befriended Ellie to get close to him. What a smart move! You are as smart as me.
“Clary, are you living with Matthew? Wait, you don’t have to tell me. I’d guessed as much. When I wanted to visit you previously, you didn’t allow me to go to your place. Have you been hiding it from me since that time? Well, it’s okay. I’m not angry. I understand that you still need some time before your relationship becomes stable.
“By the way, has Matthew told you when he’ll marry you? I’m saying this because he is not young anymore and you’ve moved in together with him. Clary, be smart and get pregnant soon. If you have a kid earlier, it’d be good for your health as you can recover faster after the delivery. Besides, it can also secure your relationship and your standing in the Tyson family, too.
“Clary, don’t be too stubborn. I know you can be quite stubborn at times. At the beginning of the relationship, he would be fine with your stubbornness. But as time goes on, he might find it unbearable. So, be gentle and listen to him. Remember to learn some tricks to make your relationship exciting and fresh. Since you’re still young, keep your body in good shape and win his heart. Alright?”
Meanwhile, Clarissa set the phone aside, put Hilary on speakerphone, and started reading a book without bothering to reply to her.
As Hilary continued to chatter away, she still did not get any response from Clarissa. “Clary, are you listening to me? Hello?”
“Yes, I am.” Clarrisa finally gave her a response, but she had grown impatient with her mother’s endless blabbering. “Are you done?”
Hilary sensed her annoyance and said cordially, “Okay. You don’t have to get annoyed. I’m saying these for your own good. Don’t worry, Mom won’t ruin your relationship. And I haven’t told anyone about this, not even Zach. I’ll only tell others when you’re ready to get married.”
Clarissa heaved a sigh. “Alright.”
“Don’t fret, Clary. Your mother is not a stupid person. I know that nothing is considered a victory until the moment you officially become Mrs. Tyson. I won’t be impulsive or do anything foolish while I wait for your good news.”
Clarissa was impressed with her mother’s words. ”Thanks, Mom.” Even though I know that she has her own motive, her support for me is much appreciated.
“Nah, you don’t have to thank me. We’re in the same boat. I would share your honor and disgrace.”
Share my honor and disgrace? I don’t think you would like to share my disgrace. But her support is all that matters.
After she hung up the call, Matthew quickly came over from the other side of the room. He was doing his work on the computer when Hilary called Clarissa, so he could not help but overhear their conversation.
However, Clarissa did not mind him knowing what Hilary had told her.
Looking thoughtfully at her, Matthew said, “Clare, you have to secure your relationship and your standing in the Tyson family.”
Clarissa rolled her eyes in response. “I’m not going to have an illegitimate child.” I will not have a child born out of wedlock.
He immediately suggested, “Let’s get married then.”
“No! It’s too soon.” The Tysons haven’t even accepted me as his girlfriend. I won’t marry him like this.
Matthew leaned close to her and nuzzled her cheek, caressing her skin with his warm breath. “Clare, I don’t think it’s too soon. I’m already thirty-six years old. If we have a baby this year, I’d be thirty-seven by the time the baby is born. And when the baby learns to walk, I’d be forty. Would I still have the strength to carry him and play with him by then?”
Imagining the scene, Clarissa indeed felt pity for him.
She couldn’t bear to see that too.
But when she turned her head and saw his youthful handsome face, she changed her mind instantly. No, he still looks young. Besides, he worked out every day, and his body is in good shape. No one would believe that he’s forty years old. Moreover, this man is really good at acting.
Clarissa snorted in return as she came to her senses. “That’s why you should continue to work out. If not, I might think that you’re old by the time we have a child.”
His heart was shattered by her words.
Am I old?
The thought made his expression changed in an instant. He proceeded to pull her into his embrace, fondled her, and peppered her with kisses. “Am I old? Clare, am I really old?”
In the end, the question was repeated several times on the bed, and Clarissa was forced to answer it every time.
But it seemed as if Matthew remained unsatisfied as he continued to ask the same question and diligently proved himself in bed.
Clarissa deeply regretted what she had said. I’ve learned my lesson. I shouldn’t have dug a hole and bury myself in the future.
For the next few days, he continued to prove his vitality, leaving her completely exhausted every day.
She did not even have the energy to do her work, so Yael and Mandy called multiple times to push her to submit her drafts.
Thus, she had no choice but to be gentle and submissive towards him. He would only allow her to rest when she attended to his needs and made him comfortable.
Even so, she rushed to meet the deadlines.
Life is hard!
When Clarissa first received Yvonne’s call, she ignored her.
But when she called again, she threatened, “If you don’t come, you’ll see how I wreak my revenge on your mother and your younger brother. You can ignore their wellbeing if you have the guts.”
As Clarissa still cared about her family, she could not shrug off her threat.
Hence, she brought Gina to the place where Yvonne wanted to meet her.
Arriving at the private lounge, she stepped into the room first, followed by Gina. The room was noisy and a few men were being intimate with the girls beside them.
“You’re finally here. Have a seat!” Yvonne smirked and watched her with a gleam in her eye.
As Clarissa entered the room, several lecherous gazes landed on her.
“Yvonne, is this your younger sister? Oh, she’s so pretty! I’m really tempted now,” a man commented.
“My, oh, my, what are you so tempted to do? How can my sister be of help to you?” Yvonne laughed sinisterly.
Hearing her reply, Clarissa finally knew her intention and shot her an icy stare.
Unhappy with her stare, Yvonne said, “What are you staring at? Let me tell you, Clarissa. Your mother had offended me, so I’m going to seek my revenge on you.”
Clarissa eyed the men who had stood up from their seats and blocked the exit. “You want to seek revenge on me? What do you want from me?”
“Aren’t you a pretty lady? Good things are meant to be shared. Am I right? So, I wanted to introduce my beautiful sister to my fellow friends here. They’re all gentlemen who treat ladies well, and they particularly love beautiful ladies. As your sister, for sure I want you to find a good partner. So, my friends are of upper social class. If you can be with one of them, you’d live a very comfortable life. Oh, how kind I am!”
“Right. Your kindness is so great that I don’t think I am worthy of it. I think you’ll fit in just well,” Clarissa retaliated.
“You don’t want it? I don’t care. If you don’t pick one, they’ll be all given to you.”
One of the men interrupted, “Alright, Yvonne. Thanks in advance. The three of us will love and cherish your sister well.” Repulsive lust was burning in their eyes.
And Yvonne anticipated the look of panic and fear on Clarissa’s face as she begged for mercy.
But things did not turn out the way she expected.
Clarissa merely gave a mirthless smile, which infuriated Yvonne.
“What are you guys waiting for? The room upstairs is ready for you. If she resists, let her drink this,” Yvonne snarled.
After they took over the drink, they began to take action.
But before they could reach Clarissa, they were kicked into the air by Gina in an instant.
With the force from her kicks, they were literally sent flying into the air before they landed forcefully onto the coffee table and smashing it into pieces.
Gina then grabbed Yvonne’s neck and pinned her against the wall.
“Ugh… Let me go…” Yvonne spoke as she clawed at Gina’s hand.
The other women in the room screamed in horror and the three men who had lost their mobility wailed on the floor. In the meantime, Clarissa just watched the scene impassively.
“Clarissa… You…”
The moment she spoke, the grip around her throat tightened, cutting her off. The oxygen in her was getting less by the second, and she was about to suffocate. Instantly, fear and panic took over her as she looked at Clarissa with a pleading gaze.
“Please… let me go…”
“Gina,” Clarissa called.
As soon as she heard Clarissa, Gina released her grip and Yvonne fell to the floor, gasping for breath.
At the same time, Clarissa walked towards Yvonne but she quickly backed away in fear with hatred in her eyes.
“Yvonne, I can’t stomach the gentlemen you’ve offered, so you can leave them for yourself. But I think your fiancé would not be happy with you having so many men. Besides Luke, I did not expect you to have more.”
“What are you trying to do?” Yvonne asked in a trembled voice.
“Don’t worry. I’m not as nasty as you.”
However, Clarissa’s expression changed in an instant and she looked at Yvonne with a glint of rage in her eyes.
“But you’ve repeatedly tried to land me in awful situations. I guess I should return the favor and let you have a taste of your own medicine.”
With that, she turned to Gina and commanded, “Strip them naked and take photographs of them.”
Yvonne screamed. “How dare you, Clarissa!”
Giving her a big smile, Clarissa replied, “Since you dare to harm me, I’m not afraid to do the same.”
Hence, Gina unhesitatingly carried out the command.
After Clarissa had the photographs in her hand, she said to Yvonne, “I won’t send the photos. But if you bother me again, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
I’m too kind. She’d planned to ruin my dignity and reputation, and yet I only took some photographs to threaten her.
