When Clarissa showed up at Tyson Corporation, she had a feeling that someone was stalking her. Yet, when she turned around, there was nothing suspicious.
The people surrounding her had their heads held low, busy working. Some did not even look at her.
Clarissa felt helpless. They can go ahead and stare all they want. There’s no need to be so sneaky like a thief.
Upon entering the studio, she sat down and asked Mandy, “Why do I feel that the number of staff on this floor has increased? I don’t think there were so many of them in the past, right?”
Mandy chuckled. “Clarissa, can’t you tell why is that so?”
Realization dawned upon Clarissa and she rolled her eyes uncharacteristically.
Mandy and the other colleagues laughed at her antics.
Even a few guys who usually had few words to say teased her openly, “Mrs. Tyson, they’re all here to see you. Although your identity wasn’t exposed on the Internet, the people working in this building are very well-informed, unlike the netizens. Ever since you’ve been introduced as Mrs. Tyson, they have been paying attention to your every move. By the way, I’ve recently received some messages from several girls.”
Mandy chimed in, “Me too! I’ve got some text messages from a few handsome guys too. I guess gossip really doesn’t distinguish between men and women, huh.”
Clarissa feign a smile. “Oh? Well, may you find true love among these good-looking people, then.”
Everyone cheered while Clarissa smiled resignedly.
At that time, Yael joined them after hearing the conversation. “We’ve found a new location for the studio, but it’s still in the midst of renovation. It’d be for the best if we can move in before the holidays.”
Obviously, their work was affected.
Being inquisitive about other people’s affairs would lead to a series of gossips and rumors. With Clarissa appearing in front of any Tom, Dick, and Harry on a daily basis, it would surely send the people in the same building into a frenzy.
“You’d better not come to the studio if there’s nothing important for you to attend to.
Clarissa let out an awkward smile. Oh my, am I being rejected now? Anyhow, I’m the one to blame.
“Hahaha… Don’t be sad, Clarissa, we still love you very much. The hype will die down eventually. They’ll all get used to your identity as Mrs. Tyson and normalize this whole sensation.”
Clarissa shrugged. “All right, I won’t step foot into the studio since I’m not wanted here. Yael, you’ve really hurt my feelings.”
Amused, everyone laughed their socks off. They had no pity for Clarissa.
It was especially true for the ladies as they were all envious of Clarissa. Mrs. Tyson has a perfect husband. How we wish we could trade places with her!
Clarissa had decided to rub salt on their wounds with the latest, most amazing story she had written.
She handed a printed copy to Yael, who always loved the feeling of holding papers in her hands.
Thus, the latter would habitually print out many articles.
Seeing the new entry, Yael arched her brows. “You’ve finished? It’s so rare for you to write this fast.”
Clarissa grinned. “I’ve completed half of it three years ago. The second half was written lately. Remember what I told you back then? Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. I picked up where I left it, but I don’t know if it will turn out to be a success.”
Upon reading the opening of the story, Yael knew that it was the love story that Clarissa wanted to write about back then. Yes, a story that belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Tyson.
Yael skimmed through the pages and lifted her head.
“How would you like to proceed with this?”
“I guess we can publish it in print and make a movie out of it at the same time. I want to shoot this myself even though I may not be qualified to do so. I didn’t think about this in the past. It’s just that I owe my husband a present. So this will do, right?”
“Oh boy, this is so cheesy!”
Yael touched her arms and realized that she was getting goosebumps. “As long as you mention that it’s an adapted version of the love story between you two, I’m sure it will be a hit. Besides, it’s a trend now to make dramas out of domineering presidents. The storyline is still very captivating even if you don’t reveal that it’s your own story. Anyway, what about the filming and production team that’ll assist you in making the movie? Are you sure that you can make it work with what you’ve learned from Director Yates? If you’re certain about it, you’ll first need to get a producer…”
Yael talked continuously about multiple aspects of that matter. If we’re going to do it, we might as well do our best.
Having been in the industry for such a long period of time, Yael knew a lot about the workings in it. As such, she was very professional in her advice.
Clarissa could barely answer all of the questions posted by Yael. She sighed at the thought of not being as meticulous and thorough as the latter.
“Being interrogated by you makes me chicken out. I feel like I’ll go bankrupt or that something will go extremely wrong if I pursue this path.”
“Don’t worry about it too much. Based on your current net worth, you can definitely pay the losses.”
Yael was not referring to the money Clarissa made from her studio. She had seen some of Clarissa’s legal documents and had an idea of the assets she owned after obtaining the marriage certificate with Matthew.
Clarissa knew what Yael was getting at. It’s certainly not my personal net worth.
Immediately, she rebutted, “Those aren’t mine.”
“Why aren’t they yours? They belong to you, by law.”
“Nonetheless, I won’t touch a single cent, regardless if it’s on paper or by law. Personally, I won’t accept those properties.”
Yael shook her head. “You’re being silly!”
Clarissa was resolute. “Well, that’s my principle. Should we look for an investor before we shoot the movie?”
“Yes, we’ll have to find someone to invest again. But we’re not in a hurry. So let’s look into this after the new year. After all, it’s not that easy to get everything sorted out.”
“Yeah, I know. Can we publish it first, though?”
“Absolutely! So, will this be a special gift for Mr. Tyson for the new year?”
Clarissa tittered. “No. That’s not what I was thinking, but it’s actually a good idea to present it to him as a gift now since I didn’t get to do this back then. Oh no, I should contact a publisher as soon as possible, right? To check if they could print a special edition before the new year. Will they be able to make it in time?”
While Clarissa was still talking to herself, Yael had left the office to search for a suitable publisher.
From writing their love story into a book and wanting to make it into a movie as well as a drama series, Clarissa did not disclose her grand plan to Matthew.
All of these would be carried out in secret. He doesn’t take notice of what I write anyway, so he can be left in the dark for a while.
Meanwhile, Matthew continued to pretend that he knew nothing about what his woman was plotting.
The following days saw cloudy weather. As a result, Damian could not go outside and was suffering from boredom at home.
He even protested to return to W City, where the skies were always blue because he wanted to roam around the square near his childhood residential area.
Clarissa did not know what to do with him besides coaxing him patiently, playing with him, and accompanying him in his studies.
A few days later, when the weather turned sunny, Clarissa brought Damian out for a drive.
He did not have a specific place that he wanted to go. He simply wanted to spend some time strolling around the city.
When Ellie heard that they were going out, she joined them. In the end, they brought Damian to the amusement park and also went shopping at the mall. The two ladies bought a lot of delicacies and clothes for Damian.
During lunch, Clarissa and Damian ran into Helen when they were heading to the bathroom.
At that time, Helen was holding a child in her arms. There was an awkward silence when they met face to face with each other.
Many thoughts ran across Helen’s mind. Her gaze was conflicting.
Clarissa could not be bothered about Helen. After washing Damian’s hands, she turned right away and headed for the exit. It’s not that I’m rude, but it’s best not to engage in a conversation with her to avoid unwanted trouble.
“Wait up, Clarissa…”
Carrying the child, Helen walked up to her with a frown. Clarissa felt very uneasy in her presence.
“You don’t have to force yourself to talk to me, you know,” Clarissa mocked.
Helen’s expression darkened.
Damian looked at the lady standing opposite him, then at his mother. He stayed quietly by Clarissa’s side.
With a complicated look on her face, Helen scrutinized Damian as if he was her illegitimate child.
Feeling perplexed, Clarissa commanded coldly, “Get out of my way.”
“Clarissa, I can’t believe that you’ve succeeded. You’re so conniving. I should have known better. You’re able to snatch away…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Clarissa carried Damian, walked past Helen, and strode ahead.
While walking away, Clarissa retorted, “Unlike you, Helen, I don’t have a loose screw to fix. You should go see a doctor. Also, let’s treat each other as strangers if we happen to meet again. If not, I can’t promise I’ll be able to hold myself back from hitting you.”
Naturally, Clarissa would pray hard not to see Helen ever again. Does she think that everyone is as sick as her?
Stunned, Helen stood rooted to her spot. By the time she regained her senses, Clarissa had left.
Enraged, she shouted at Clarissa’s back profile, “Hey, what do you mean by that, Clarissa? You’re the crazy one here. I’m perfectly fine. You’re the one who has a problem, not me. Stop right there! Are you walking away from me because you’re feeling guilty? You’re nothing but an unscrupulous, vain, and wicked woman, who schemed to marry into a wealthy family. That’s right, I know the truth, you’re a…”
Ignoring Helen’s scathing remarks, Clarissa quickened her steps to get into the private lounge. When she sat Damian down, the boy suddenly cupped her face and consoled her softly, “Don’t be mad, Mommy. It hurts me to see you like this.”
All of her unhappy emotions were soothed by the words of her son.
At that moment, her heart was full, and she was at peace.
