《Memory of You》


 Chapter 1

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    Today was Claire Royce¡¯s twentieth birthday.


    She went home earlier than usual and put on the tailored dress that the butler prepared for her. She looked like a delicate doll as she quietly sat in the dining room. Her eyes focused on the luxurious chandelier hung on the ceiling, captivated by the shimmering lights.


    Time passed by slowly.


    The butler walked in with silent footsteps and stood next to her respectfully. ¡°Miss, please wait a little longer. Mr. Kens is rushing over.¡±


    Claire nodded and replied, ¡°I understand.¡±


    The butler could probably tell how nervous she was. ¡°Miss, don¡¯t worry. Mr. Kens likes you a lot.¡±


    Claire nodded and smiled sweetly. ¡°I know.¡±


    The butler retreated quietly, and Claire was once again left alone in the huge empty room.


    Claire gave out a sigh of relief and relaxed her back. She leaned against the couch and she silently thought to herself, ¡®Mr. Kens is rushing over? Mr. Kens likes me a lot? He¡¯s probably burying his head at work right now and threw me to the back of his head. Does he like me¡­?¡¯


    Asher Kens had never once talked to or seen her, so how could he possibly like her?


    When Claire was eight, she was adopted by Asher. Even after twelve years, she had never met him in person. She only knew of Asher¡¯s existence through the butler, newspapers, financial news, and occasionally in the entertainment headlines.


    However, Claire would always remember the day Asher adopted her.


    She was exactly eight years old that day.


    Life in the orphanage was dull, and time passed slowly with agony. It was a random day when the dean told her with envy and disbelief in his eyes, ¡°Claire, you¡¯ve been chosen by Mr kens.¡±


    ¡®Mr. Kens? Who¡¯s he?¡¯


    Even though Claire did not know him, she could tell from the dean¡¯s tone of voice that he must be someone prominent.


    She was only eight years old, but she seemed exceptionally mature and sensible among peers of her age. At that age when other kids would still be spoiled and difficult, she was already good at reading people.


    Right after the dean broke the news to her, someone walked in and held her hand. They took her to change her clothes, washed her face, cleaned her hands, tidied her chipped nails, and also pulled her disheveled hair into a ponytail.


    When Claire stood in front of the mirror and looked into her polished self, a small voice from the bottom of her heart spoke to her. She would probably be leaving this place forever, and she would be in a world she dreamed and longed for.


    Mr. Kens would be the one to lead her to this world.


    Claire felt a little dumbfounded, also a little excited. When she stepped out of the orphanage, she saw an expensive car parked by the door. It was loud and eye-catching.


    The first thing that caught Claire¡¯s attention was the sight of a tall figure.


    He had his back against her. Even though he was just standing, his silhouette was screaming with a sense of arrogance and authority, and it made everyone approach him with respect.


    They respectfully called him, ¡°Mr. Kens.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Kens.¡± Claire heard the dean¡¯s voice. ¡°Claire Royce is here.¡±


    The man moved and was about to turn around.


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    Claire was suddenly nervous and she did not know where to put her hands.


    His demeanor was just too overwhelming.


    His innate sense of dignity was so powerful¨Cpeople would look up to him even when he just remained where he was without saying a word.


    Claire even forgot how to breathe and was just silently staring at the silhouette who gradually turned around.


    However¨C

 Chapter 2

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    A soothing melody came from Asher Ken¡¯s phone and he paused. He stretched out his hand and took the phone from the person next to him and placed it next to his ear.


    After a long while, he simply said, ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll be there.¡±


    After saying that, someone quickly opened the car door in front of him. ¡°Mr. Kens, please.¡±


    He stepped forward and was about to get in the car when he suddenly remembered that Claire was standing there. He chuckled as he raised his head, and his eyes focused at a certain spot far away. As though he was speaking to himself, he said with a magnetic voice, ¡°Claire Royce, right? Take her back and take care of her well. Don¡¯t mistreat her.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Kens.¡±


    Claire would forever remember his words.


    Everything happened simply because of his words.


    Asher Kens had always been someone like that ¨C with a flip of his hands, he could turn clouds to rain. He was only eighteen back then, yet he was already a sharpened sword. Even after so many years had passed, time would still bless him and make him even more refined.


    Claire¡¯s fate changed completely ever since. She lived her life in luxury and extravagance, even more so than any other millionaire or celebrity.


    Yet all he had left for her was his silhouette.


    The vintage grandfather clock in the room chimed with a dull sound, which brought Claire out of her own thoughts.


    It was already four in the evening.


    Asher Kens¡­ probably would not be here again.


    Ever since she left the orphanage, she had never met him. She lived alone in the mansion, together with the butler, the housekeeper, the gardener, and the driver.


    Asher had never stepped foot into the mansion.


    There were a few occasions where Claire wanted to see him, but was repeatedly discouraged by the butler. However, Claire¡¯s curiosity toward Asher would not be so easily defeated. She went to the Kens Corporation without the butler¡¯s knowledge, yet in the end, she was sent back by Asher¡¯s assistant without meeting him.


    Claire just could not understand. Why would Asher adopt her, yet refuse to see her? The butler even said he liked her? What nonsense.


    Even if Asher just treated her like a pet, he should still take a look at it after such a long time. He should take a look for himself at what Claire had become. She would always score the highest in class, she learned how to dance, she could play the piano, and even aced in arts. She practically knew how to do everything.


    Since it was her twentieth birthday, Claire thought to herself that the butler must have reported it and reminded him of her existence. He must have felt obligated to take a look after such a long time had passed.


    Looking at how he had not appeared, he must have forgotten about her once again.


    Claire thought to herself and chuckled. She leaned back against the couch and took a sip of water from the glass. Just then, she heard the servants outside say uniformly, ¡°Mr. Kens.¡±


    Claire was stunned. The sip of water she just took suddenly got stuck in her throat, and she started choking. Her face turned red and she coughed violently.


    ¡®He¡¯s here? Is Asher Kens here? All of a sudden?¡¯


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    She thought that¡­ he would not show up.


    The sound of his footsteps got nearer, and it made Claire¡¯s heart beat faster in her chest. She wanted to stop coughing, yet the more she tried to suppress her cough, the more violently she felt her throat constrict. She was choking so badly that she was in tears.


    Claire felt that she was done for. If Asher saw her like this, then the preparations she made for today would all be in vain.


    This was their first meeting.


    She wanted to show Asher her most beautiful side, simply because, in her heart, Asher was someone completely out of her reach..

 Chapter 3

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    Even though Claire did not turn around, she could tell that Asher had already entered the room and he was walking toward her.


    Even after years had passed, she could still feel his strong demeanor.


    She would not dare to forget, nor could she forget.


    The sound of footsteps halted behind her, and silence filled the hall. Asher Kens was standing right behind her.


    Claire stiffened, and she could not find the courage to turn around. Damn, if only she did not take a sip of water just now, she would not be in such an embarrassing state.


    That was her first time meeting Asher, so how could she let something like that happen? Worse still, she was the only one embarrassing herself.


    She had pictured the first time they would meet in her head. She would be elegant and beautiful when she stood up from the couch confidently, turned around, and looked him in the eye. She would then say with a smile, ¡°Hello, Mr. Kens. My name is Claire. It has been a long time.¡±


    Yet right at that moment, no one said a single thing.


    In the end, it was the butler who walked over and handed a tissue to Claire. She quickly took it, tidied herself, and turned around to face him.


    Asher watched the entire scene unfold in front of him without even raising his eyebrows.


    It was only until Claire turned around that he raised his eyes to meet hers.


    That was Claire¡¯s first time standing so close to Asher. Just two steps forward and she could touch him.


    In Claire¡¯s memory, the impression that Asher left her was always just his silhouette. The one that never turned around to look at her.


    Of course, Claire knew what Asher looked like.


    Even though Asher¡¯s background and identity made him unapproachable, news or interviews related to him would always be all over Melford City.


    Yet Claire felt that the man standing right in front of her was more attractive than the face she saw on headlines and front covers.


    He was wearing a dark blue shirt with a tidy necktie around his neck. He had just one hand in his pocket. His eyebrows attenuated his features, and his lips were slightly pursed. Even though he just remained where he was without moving, he was beautiful enough to turn his surroundings into a painting.


    Claire was stunned, and she stared right at him without hiding her wandering eyes. She even forgot to break the silence.


    It was until a frown appeared on Asher¡¯s face that it pulled Claire back to reality.


    She could not believe that she actually gawked at him.


    She was so embarrassed that she wanted to dig a hole and bury herself. The situation was completely at odds with what she had imagined.


    Claire could not help but worry if she had left Asher a bad impression of herself.


    Claire did not know where to put her hands and feet, yet she bit her lip and forced words out of her mouth. ¡°Mr¡­ Mr. Kens, Hello. I¡­ My name is Claire. We¡­ We met many years ago.¡±


    She was stuttering hesitantly, and her confidence was nowhere to be seen.


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    Asher suddenly replied to her, with his voice just as Claire remembered it to be, ¡°You¡¯re twenty this year.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Kens.¡±


    Claire could feel Asher¡¯s eyes sweeping over her, and he raised his eyebrow.


    He decided to say nothing more and threw a glance at the butler.


    The butler stood aside courteously, and started his report. ¡°Mr. Kens, today is Ms. Royce¡¯s twentieth birthday. Just as you instructed, Ms. Royce has been waiting for you. Your assistant Mr. Benjamin Jones told us that you¡¯d give her the birthday present personally this year.. The birthday cake is already ready, what else do you need?¡±

 Chapter 4

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    Asher was expressionless as the butler spoke.


    Claire was surprised. Asher was going to deliver his gift for her personally?


    In the previous years, Mr. Jones would always be the one to pick the gift and send it to her under Asher¡¯s name.


    Claire raised her head silently in an attempt to steal a glance at Asher. Coincidently, Asher happened to be looking at her as well.


    Another wave of shock washed over her.


    In Claire¡¯s eyes, Asher was such an oppressive figure that she lost all her usual calmness whenever she was around him.


    The butler remained silent, and Asher did not say a word. Of course, Claire kept her mouth shut and the room suddenly became silent once again.


    ¡°Are you afraid of me?¡±


    Claire did not know when Asher walked up to her. He lowered his head as he looked at her and asked in a soft voice.


    Claire shook her head.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Claire answered, ¡°you¡¯re my savior, and I¡¯m grateful that you changed my life forever. Why would I be afraid of you? I just¡­ admire you a great deal.¡±


    Asher seemed to have blinked at her words.


    Claire could not read him at all. She thought to herself that if anyone could read his mind, it would be his faithful assistant, Mr. Jones.


    Asher slightly turned his body, and his necktie followed his movement. He then said, ¡°It¡¯ll be best if you¡¯re not afraid of me.¡±


    Claire was wondering what he meant by that when he suddenly asked the butler, ¡°Do you have all her personal documents?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re all prepared, Mr. Kens.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Asher nodded and threw her a glance. ¡°Claire, follow me.¡±


    It was Asher¡¯s first time calling her name.


    His voice was deep and magnetic. When he said her name, it sounded seductive and it sent a tingle down Claire¡¯s spine.


    ¡°Mr¡­ Mr. Kens, where are we going?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m giving you a marvelous gift this year.¡±


    After Asher said that, he walked toward the door without a stop. Claire looked at his silhouette as he walked away, and she remained where she was with her mouth gaping wide.


    It was the butler who came over and reminded her softly, ¡°Miss, you have to keep up with Mr. Kens. You shouldn¡¯t make him wait.¡±


    ¡°Right¡­ I¡¯ll get going then.¡±


    Claire responded and quickly followed along.


    She did not dare to get too close to Asher, yet she did not want to lose him. She followed him out of the mansion.


    When they stepped out of the mansion, Asher suddenly halted and Claire quickly stopped herself as well.


    A breeze swept through them and she caught a whiff of Asher¡¯s cologne.


    This man who appeared withdrawn and used his words sparingly now stood in front of Claire, with his back against her. Claire felt surreal.


    She suddenly had the urge to know what he was thinking, and she wanted to get closer to him.


    The name Asher Kens would always inexplicably make people feel in awe, and it would also make all the ladies in Melford City go crazy.


    ¡°Claire¡­¡± She heard Asher mutter to himself, ¡°What a good name.¡±


    After saying that, he walked toward the car parked by the garden. The driver opened the door for him and he bent down to get into the car. The window then slowly rose.


    Claire walked to the car as well, and she was hesitating if she should get in. After all, Asher did not say anything about riding with her. It would be another embarrassment if she misunderstands and gets in against his wishes.


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    She had already embarrassed herself twice in front of Asher today.


    Just then, someone from the back came over to her and whispered, ¡°Miss, your car is at the back.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Jones?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me, Miss.¡±


    She did not expect Mr. Jones to be around as well. However¡­ it would delight her if she rode in the same car with Asher..

 Chapter 5

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    Mr. Jones saw through Claire¡¯s confusion. ¡°Miss, Mr. Kens never rides in the same car with someone else.¡±


    ¡®What kind of quirk was that?¡¯


    After giving it some thought, Claire gracefully nodded and said, ¡°I understand.¡±


    She then got into the car behind Asher¡¯s, and it was Mr. Jones who drove.


    Claire was in the backseat as she looked out the window. Only then did her brain slowly begin to function normally, without the influence of Asher¡¯s oppressive demeanor.


    Asher finally came to see her, and he even said to give her a gift personally. What would the gift be?


    Claire felt that Asher would never be someone to prepare a gift for her in the first place.


    The reason was simply that she was not someone he cared about.


    If he even cared at all, he would not let her be all these years.


    He even told the butler to bring along all her personal documents¡­ What were they for?


    Claire could not figure anything out at all. When the car finally pulled to a stop, Mr. Jones looked at her through the rear-view mirror.


    ¡°Miss, we¡¯re here. You can get down the car now. Mr. Kens is already waiting for you.¡±


    ¡°Sure. Thank you.¡±


    Claire got out of the car and saw Asher standing by the side of the road.


    His expression remained indifferent, and he had a charm around him that just could not be ignored.


    Claire was just about to walk up to him when a woman took a step ahead of her and walked toward Asher. They were both standing extremely close to each other.


    Asher threw the woman a cold glance and spoke first.


    Claire was frozen on the spot.


    After exchanging a few words, Asher turned around and left. The woman quickly followed behind.


    Claire then saw Asher and the woman who popped out of nowhere walk into the Bureau of Civil Affairs together.


    ¡®My gosh! Bureau of Civil Affairs¡­¡¯


    Claire suddenly realized that Asher had brought her to the bureau of civil affairs. She was just blindly following him, and she did not expect him to bring her here.


    Shocked came over Claire like a strike of thunder.


    Why did Asher go to the Bureau of Civil Affairs with that woman? Was it to register their marriage? Or to divorce her? They did not look like they were going for either one of those options.


    Claire never knew that Asher was married. However, if they were going to register their marriage, then that woman must be someone Asher liked. Yet if he liked that woman, why would he still treat her so coldly?


    The way Asher looked at that woman was even colder than how he looked at Claire.


    Claire suddenly felt that she did not have enough IQ for this.


    She decided¡­ to follow them.


    Just then, Mr. Jones came over to her and said, ¡°Miss, please follow me.¡±


    ¡°Are we going to the Bureau of Civil Affairs?¡± Claire pointed.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Jones, are you sure¡­ you want me to go in?¡± Claire pointed at herself instead.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure. Miss.¡±


    Just like that, Claire walked into the Bureau of Civil Affairs with confusion.


    It was already evening and it was almost time where people got off work. The bureau was almost empty.


    Claire looked particularly dazzling as she stood in the bureau.


    After a while, she saw Asher and the woman walking out from the divorce register. Both of them were holding a green booklet.


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    It was the divorce certificate.


    Claire was dumbfounded once again. Asher¡­ was already married?


    She saw Asher casually handing the green booklet to Mr. Jones and he threw her a glance. ¡°Claire, come here.¡±


    She obediently went over.


    Just as Claire reached him, the woman said shrilly, ¡°Asher Kens, just what exactly is wrong with me? I¡¯m Susan Mills! You suggested for us to get a divorce yesterday, and you did it today.. How could you be so cruel and heartless?¡±

 Chapter 6

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    Asher did not bother to even look at Susan Mills when he said coldly, ¡°Shut up.¡±


    Claire was stunned as she saw the scene unfold in front of her.


    Asher turned around and he was unbelievably close to Claire. She could even hear his light breathing.


    ¡°Ben, where are her personal documents?¡±


    Mr. Jones quickly stepped forward and handed all of Claire¡¯s personal documents over.


    Asher took them, swept them a glance, and gathered them in his hands. He then said nonchalantly, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°What? Where to?¡±


    ¡°Marriage register.¡±


    Claire¡¯s feet were suddenly stuck to the ground, and she could not move them at all.


    ¡°Mr¡­ Mr, Kens, you¡­ Are you kidding me? Today¡­ Today isn¡¯t April Fool¡¯s, it¡¯s my birthday¡­¡±


    ¡°Twentieth birthday, right?¡± Asher asked.


    Claire nodded. ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, then.¡±


    Claire was at a loss. She could not understand the situation and was just staring at Asher with confusion.


    Asher planned to divorce his ex-wife, and in the next moment register a marriage with Claire?


    However, why would he want to marry her?


    Claire had never thought that she would marry Asher. Not even once.


    It was countless women¡¯s dream to marry Asher Kens, and many would beg for a chance with him. Just how on earth did Claire end up to be his wife?


    Moreover, this was Claire¡¯s first time meeting him. The first thing he did was bring her to the Bureau of Civil Affairs?


    Impossible and unimaginable.


    Claire pinched herself on her thigh and a sharp pain rose from the spot.


    The pain reminded her that she was in fact, not in a dream.


    Asher Kens wanted to register their marriage.


    This fact was more unimaginable than the fact that Asher chose to adopt her from the orphanage, among so many other kids there.


    She just could not picture herself marrying someone who adopted and supported her all these years. Worse still¨Cit was her first time meeting him.


    Asher was standing in front of her, and he turned around slightly, looking visibly impatient. ¡°What are you still dawdling about? I don¡¯t like to waste my time.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡± It took a long time for Claire to find her voice, and it turned out hoarse. She licked her dry lips and said, ¡°Mr. Kens, we¡¯re not even familiar with each other.¡±


    It took a large amount of courage for Claire to say that out loud. As Asher was staring at her, the familiar, oppressive feeling appeared again.


    ¡°We can be familiar with each other in the future.¡±


    ¡°What? But¡­ I thought¡­ I want to know the reason you want to marry me.¡±


    ¡°Ben will explain it to you later. We only have fifteen minutes left before the bureau of civil affairs closes,¡± Asher explained patiently without expression, ¡°Or do you want everyone in there to wait for you?¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡±


    ¡°Come.¡±


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    Asher threw the word at her, turned around, and walked toward the marriage register.


    Benjamin Jones stood closer to Claire and explained softly, ¡°Miss, since this is something Mr. Kens decided, then no one can change his mind. It¡¯s so many girls¡¯ dream to marry him. Just follow quickly.¡±


    ¡°Why do I have to marry him?¡± Claire asked, ¡°Why?¡±


    Ben answered carefully, ¡°Miss, you don¡¯t have the right to ask that when you¡¯re with Mr. Kens.¡±


    Claire looked at Asher as he walked toward the marriage register without stopping. She gritted her teeth, stomped her feet slightly, and followed suit..

 Chapter 7

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    ¡®Fine. Let¡¯s get married,¡¯ Claire thought. Mr. Jones was right¨Cshe would not be at the losing end when she married Asher. In fact, she was in luck.


    It should be Asher at the losing end.


    However, when Claire was going through the registration process, she could not help but think that this was Asher¡¯s second marriage.


    On the other hand, she was a young, blooming flower. Asher¡¯s ex-wife was still outside the bureau refusing to leave.


    Claire finally understood. The marvelous gift that Asher was talking about happened to be the red booklet¨Cthe marriage certificate.


    This gift¡­ was indeed marvelous.


    Claire should really thank him.


    When they were taking photos, the photographer said, ¡°Can the groom get closer to the bride, please? Smile! Closer please.¡±


    Claire¡¯s face was stiff from smiling. Yet, when she raised her head to look at Asher, he remained expressionless without any trace of a smile on his face.


    She suddenly mischievously put her head on Asher¡¯s shoulder, and inched closer to him, pretending to be a shy bride. She then smiled brightly at the camera.


    Just when she was feeling pleased with herself, Asher stretched out his hand and circled his arm around Claire¡¯s waist, pulling her toward him.


    Asher¡¯s hand was large and warm. Claire felt fire spreading through her body from where he touched her.


    Just then, the photographer clicked on the shutter. With just a flash, the photo was done and printed.


    Asher withdrew his arm and nonchalantly tidied his sleeve.


    He did not say a word to Claire during the entire process.


    When they got their marriage certificate, Claire opened the booklet and she wanted to smack herself with it.


    Even though Asher did not have any expression, he was still photogenic. She, on the other hand, looked like a love-struck fool with a blank look on her face.


    Claire took one glance and shut it tight.


    Asher walked past her as though he did not see her at all.


    Claire called out to him, ¡°Mr. Kens!¡±


    ¡°You should change how you call me.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­¡±


    She responded without knowing exactly what to say. She could not possibly call him Darling, could she? She¡­ She could not do it.


    Luckily for her, Asher did not press further. She passed the hurdle successfully.


    Asher remained indifferent as he passed the marriage certificate to Ben, and muttered a few words to him.


    Claire looked at him and realized that his ex-wife, Susan Mills, was still there.


    The look in Susan¡¯s eyes seemed as though she wanted to look through Asher¡¯s head.


    When Claire looked at her, she still felt somewhat awkward.


    Claire had no idea how to deal with a situation like this, so she lowered her head in an attempt to walk away.


    Of course, Susan did not let her go. She noticed Claire at first glance. ¡°Stand there.¡±


    Claire was stunned for a moment, yet she pretended not to hear her and continued forward with her head lowered.


    Just how could she bring herself to stop? It was such a typical movie scenario where both the ex and current wife appear in the same place.


    Susan did not look like someone pleasant at all.


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    Asher raised her eyes and saw how Claire tried to escape with her head lowered. A smile appeared on his face.


    This girl¡­ was surprisingly good at acting stupid.


    When Susan saw that Claire ignored her, she was fuming in anger. She walked up to Claire and blocked her way.


    Susan swept Claire up and down with her eyes. ¡°He divorced me because of a homewrecker like you?¡±


    There were no curse words in that sentence, yet Claire felt her dignity being torn to shreds. Susan obviously gained the upper hand..

 Chapter 8

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    Homewrecker?


    Claire felt that her dignity would never allow her to be a homewrecker.


    Claire laughed and waved the marriage certificate in her hand at Susan. She then immediately retorted without any sense of weakness. ¡°Just to make it clear to you, I¡¯ve never been a homewrecker. Even if I was, I¡¯m now his actual wife.¡±


    Just as Claire said that, she took a glance at the divorce certificate in Susan¡¯s hands. It was already crumpled out of shape. Claire continued, ¡°On the other hand, what exactly are you other than his ex-wife?¡±


    Susan did not expect a young girl like her to have such a sharp tongue. She was taken aback.


    A strong sense of resentment rose from her heart and Susan raised her hand in an attempt to slap Claire.


    Claire felt that she was done for, and she thought that she would have to embarrass herself in front of Asher once more. Once Susan slapped her, she would have to return it. And if she did, they would most likely end up in a fight.


    Claire would never blindly remain at the receiving end.


    Just as the slap was about to land on Claire¡¯s face, a familiar yet foreign presence inched closer to her. Asher gripped Susan¡¯s hand and said, ¡°You can¡¯t hit her.¡±


    ¡°Asher Kens!¡±


    ¡°Before you completely ruin my mood, get lost.¡±


    Asher had a strong, overwhelming sense of authority. Just a simple ¡°get lost¡± was enough to make Susan shudder in fear. Even Claire felt that way.


    However, Asher seemed to be helping her.


    Just exactly¡­ What kind of person could he be?


    Susan violently withdrew her hand and stared right at Claire. With her eyes like venom, she snarled, ¡°You wait for it!¡±


    ¡°If something happens to her, you¡¯ll be the first to go,¡± Asher said, ¡°Susan Mills, don¡¯t you dare provoke my wife in front of me.¡±


    Susan had more words to spout and curse at Claire, yet she had no choice but to hold it all in. All she could do was glare.


    Of course, Claire glared back at her.


    With Asher backing her up, why would she still be afraid of Susan?


    Well enough, after Asther¡¯s warning, Susan did not dare to do anything to Claire anymore.


    When Susan walked away, she looked as though she wanted to skin Claire alive.


    Claire stood behind Asher and looked at her innocently.


    After all¡­ She just found out that she was here to marry Asher.


    To be married to someone like him¡­ Claire raised her head and looked at Asher¡¯s side profile. She could not exactly point out what she was feeling.


    Could this be the start of a happy marriage or an unfortunate beginning?


    Claire just could not understand why Asher would marry her.


    Of course, she did not expect Asher to explain himself to her.


    Mr. Jones was right¨Cshe had no right to ask why, especially when it was related to Mr. Kens. He would always be in control.


    Claire was adopted by him, so her life was all planned out by him, and she could even say that her life belonged to him. When they were in the bureau, no matter how much Claire rejected, she would still have to marry him in the end.


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    Claire would never go against Asher. No one in Melford would be able to refuse him. Toward him, people would always choose to obey.


    He was strong, decisive, and he would always move faster than his words did.


    When Susan disappeared in the corner, Asher put one hand into his pocket and lowered his head as he stared at Claire. ¡°Since we¡¯re married, from now onward, you¡¯re Mrs. Kens. But I hope that after we leave this place, you can pretend as though nothing happened.¡±


    He said calmly, and it sounded as though everything was going according to his plans.


    When Claire looked at his face, a sense of anger quietly rose from deep within her heart..

 Chapter 9 - Oh, a Hidden Marriage?

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    The more riled up Claire was, the brighter he smiled.


    She had a beautiful smile. As Asher looked down at her from his height, he stopped frowning, and his eyes became more gentle.


    He did not even realize it himself.


    ¡°Oh, a hidden marriage?¡± Claire asked in return.


    Asher nodded lightly. ¡°You can see it that way.¡±


    Claire raised her eyebrow and she looked at his well-defined side profile. ¡°I want to ask Mr. Kens¨Cjust what exactly do you understand about marriage? Based on your expert opinion, what does marrying me mean?¡±


    Asher was stunned, as though he had never thought about that.


    After giving it some thought, he replied, ¡°I adopted and supported you for so many years. It¡¯s time for you to return the favor.¡±


    ¡°Return the favor by giving myself to you?¡±


    ¡°Other than yourself, what else can you offer?¡± Asher asked in return.


    Claire was speechless.


    Indeed, the kindness that Asher had shown her was something she could never pay back, even if she worked for him her entire life.


    Yet no matter how much she owed him, she could not understand why she would have to repay him with marriage.


    Claire said clearly, ¡°Mr. Kens, maybe after you spend some time with me and get to know me more, you¡¯ll realize that I have more value than you think.¡±


    ¡°Sorry,¡± Asher said, ¡°I don¡¯t have the time for that.¡±


    Once again, Claire could not find words to say to that


    She finally understood why Asher was never someone with many words. Every time he spoke, there would be no room for anyone to argue.


    Of course, his time was precious, and how could he waste it on someone like her?


    When she was speechless, her cheeks were puffed out and she looked like a goldfish.


    Asher withdrew his gaze and said, ¡°If you have no more questions, then that¡¯s it. You can look for Ben if you need anything else.¡±


    When Claire saw that he was about to leave, Claire quickly reached out and tugged on his sleeve. ¡°You made me marry you all of a sudden, and you told me you want to keep this a secret. Now, you¡¯re leaving me here?¡±


    ¡°Claire, you just have to remember that marrying me is better than marrying any other man in Melford City.¡±


    When Asher said that, the setting sun painted the bureau and their surroundings in orange light.


    The expression on Asher¡¯s face brimmed with absolute confidence and arrogance. His confidence was something his background gave him, as though he was born with it. He had the right to say that.


    Claire let go of his sleeve gradually and her arm fell to her side. She lowered her eyes and her lashes were moving slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll remember that.¡±


    Asher nodded and walked away without looking back.


    Claire looked at him as he was walking further away into the sunset until he disappeared in a corner.


    In front of Asher, Claire felt completely defeated.


    In Asher¡¯s mind, her twentieth birthday meant she was eligible for marriage.


    Claire looked at the marriage certificate in her hands and clenched it. She could not bear the weight of this gift, after all.


    Claire would always remember that Asher gave her a marriage certificate as her twentieth birthday present.


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    Only Asher would act that way¨Cwithout asking for her opinion or seeking her agreement, the certificate was just forced upon her.


    Worse still, he said to pretend nothing happened.


    She could not even voice how bitter she felt about the entire situation.


    Even if she was married to the most powerful man in Melford, she could never tell anyone about it.


    Mr. Jones walked up to her and said, ¡°Mrs. Kens, let me send you home..¡±

 Chapter 10 - Is There Anything He Hasn’t Arranged?

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    Sure enough, they were quick to change her title.


    Mrs. Kens¡­ It sounded somewhat pleasant.


    On the way back, Claire lowered her head the entire time. She looked at the marriage certificate in her hand. She held it tight and let go, and after letting go, she held it tightly again.


    When she reached home, it was already late at night and the air became heavier.


    The lights in the mansion were already lit, and it looked beautiful from afar. Claire looked at the mansion where she had lived for years, and sighed as she walked in.


    In the dining hall, the chandelier and the couch remained the same as it was before, yet Claire felt an emptiness in her heart.


    Oh right, Asher.


    Since they registered their marriage, should she still be staying here alone?


    She should have stayed together with Asher.


    Would he leave her here by herself, and refuse to see her as he did before?


    Claire covered her face with her hands as she sat on the couch and wailed. Asher would be someone like that, and only he could do something like that.


    ¡°Madam¡ª¡± the butler came over and softly called her, intending to remind her of her own behavior.


    Claire buried her head in the pillow and lay down on the couch. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Kens already found you a university. He enrolled you in the finance unit, and it¡¯ll be in one of the best universities in Melford. I¡¯ll arrange the rest for you. Mr. Kens is very busy, so if you don¡¯t have anything major, try not to bother him.¡±


    Claire got up from the couch in a rush and said, ¡°What you meant was¨Ceven though we got married and I¡¯m his wife in name, I still have to stay here alone. He¡¯ll walk on his sunshine path while I could only covert in the dark?¡±


    The butler respectfully answered, ¡°If Mr. Kens has time, or if he has other arrangements, then he¡¯d notify you.¡±


    Claire felt rather upset and her voice became harsher than usual. ¡°He even decided which university I¡¯ll go to, and what course I¡¯ll take. Tell me, what else has he not arranged?¡±


    No one said a thing.


    Only then did Claire realize that she had lost control. She lightly cleared her throat and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡­ I got too carried away.¡±


    The butler watched Claire grow up all these years. Even though she was the master and he was the servant, Claire had always treated him like family. She was an orphan, so the butler was just like her father.


    ¡°Madam¡ª¡± The butler sighed. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if it was fortune or misfortune that you married Mr. Kens.¡±


    Claire pursed her lips and said nothing more.


    In a private mansion on the outskirts of Melford.


    A Lamborghini halted by the entrance and the door opened. Caleb Davis got down the car and walked toward the winery.


    ¡°Where¡¯s President Kens?¡± he asked the person leading the way.


    ¡°He¡¯s picking a bottle of wine in the basement.¡±


    Caleb nodded.


    This was a private winery under Asher¡¯s name, and outsiders could not get in easily.


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    Caleb stood by the stairs to the basement as he leaned himself against the railings. ¡°President Kens, why did you call me here so late at night? Do you have other matters to talk about besides drinking?¡±


    ¡°What else? Do you want to talk about work?¡±


    Caleb quickly shook his head. ¡°We can only talk about women or life when we drink wine.¡±


    Asher pretended not to hear him and his fingers stopped on a bottle of 1982 Lafite. ¡°What do you want for a drink?¡±


    ¡°Anything will do,¡± Caleb replied lazily, ¡°you haven¡¯t been in this winery for a few months.. What made you so happy today?¡±

 Chapter 11 - Are You Hiding a Mistress in Your Castle?

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    ¡°Something to be happy about happened.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    Asher took out a bottle of wine and handed it to Caleb. As he walked out, he said nonchalantly, ¡°I divorced Susan Mills, and married Claire Royce.¡±


    After saying that, his lips curled into a smile yet it disappeared in an instant.


    Someone had already prepared the wine glass and rattan chair for them. Asher sat on the chair with his legs crossed. He looked at the red fluid in the wine glass with arrogance.


    Caleb was surprised as he heard Asher¡¯s words. ¡°Susan willingly divorced you?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not up to her.¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s Claire Royce? Is that the girl you adopted from the orphanage?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Caleb pressed further. ¡°Is she pretty?¡±


    Asher threw him a glance. ¡°She¡¯s Mrs. Kens, after all. Why did you even ask such a thing?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just such a waste to me. You¡¯re ruining an inexperienced and innocent girl like her, who just became of age. ¡°


    ¡°Innocent? Inexperienced?¡± Asher raised his eyebrows and chuckled. ¡°You haven¡¯t seen how she fought back against Susan today with her sharp tongue.¡±


    Caleb twirled his wine glass gently. ¡°Since you already registered your marriage with her, what do you plan to do next?¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Asher asked lazily, ¡°What plan?¡±


    ¡°What else? Are you not planning to bring her out?¡±


    Asher suddenly thought of her clever look and said the exact words she used. With a change of tone, he said, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s a hidden marriage.¡±


    ¡°Again?¡± Caleb said. ¡°You and Susan tried hiding, and everything got exposed in the end anyway.¡±


    ¡°Why must you emphasize that this is my second marriage?¡±


    Caleb chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m just stating the facts.¡±


    Asher looked away and thought of Claire.


    She was eloquent, but¡­ still immature.


    ¡°When the time comes, you¡¯ll naturally get to see her,¡± Asher said, ¡°it¡¯s still too early now.¡±


    Caleb touched his chin and after some thought, he replied, ¡°President Kens, are you hiding a mistress in the castle?¡±


    ¡°First, that mansion isn¡¯t a castle. Secondly, I will not go see her again.¡±


    ¡°My gosh! You married her and refused to see her? It must be lonely to stay in such a big, empty house.¡±


    Asher took a sip of wine and put down his wine glass.


    The night fell gradually. Claire lost her cool in the mansion, simply because of how Asher easily controlled and changed her fate. On the other hand, Asher was leisurely wine tasting, content with his own life.


    One dominated, and the other was being dominated.


    Four years later.


    The most prestigious University of Economics in Melford City¨Cunder the Finance building.


    A group of graduating students was wearing their graduation caps. They huddled together as they took a photo.


    Claire stood on the left side of the person in the middle. Her long hair was flowing down her waist as she smiled at the camera.


    Taking graduation photos would always take a long time, and melancholy filled the air as the students were about to go their separate ways. Claire rubbed her stiffened cheeks from all that smiling. As she looked at the camera, it reminded her of another scene.


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    Four years ago, when she was taking the photo for her and Asher¡¯s marriage certificate, she was also smiling like that¨Ca fake and reluctant smile.


    Claire hated taking photographs.


    Why must people smile in photographs? Even if there was nothing to be happy about, people would still have to act as though they are content and in joy.


    Claire no longer had her innocence from before. Instead, she now stood tall with a slender figure, and her clear, large eyes had a little more charm than before.


    After the photos were done, everyone scattered from the building. Those who were friends grouped together before they left..

 Chapter 12 - Four Years Later

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    Only Claire was alone.


    On this campus, Claire did not have a single friend, so best friends were nonexistent in her books.


    The culprit of it all was Asher.


    She was an exception in the finance unit. She never stayed back after class, and she never skipped class either. A luxury car would always drop her off and pick her up, while all her clothes and bags were limited editions of luxury brands that ordinary people would never imagine owning. Even when the principal ran into her by accident, he would greet her with a kind smile.


    Gradually, people started gossiping that Claire was probably a mistress who was hidden away.


    News spread like wildfire. Soon enough, the entire school knew that the finance unit had a girl like her.


    As stubborn as Claire was, she chose to say nothing and explained nothing. She just carried on by herself and soon, no one bothered to approach her.


    It was simply because she had nothing to explain.


    In these four years, Asher did not show up even once. Yet, he always found a way to remind Claire of his existence.


    Claire did not bother to look for him, and she also did not ask about him. She wanted to see just how long it would take for him to see her again.


    Claire removed her graduation gown and stuffed it into her bag. She then turned around and left. When she turned the corner into the campus boulevard, Claire was stunned and halted her footsteps.


    She saw the butler, and behind the butler was Mr. Jones.


    A black Lincoln was parked near them. Claire noted the car and smiled.


    ¡®Asher, have you finally decided to show yourself?¡¯


    Who else could have the influence to make both the butler and Mr. Jones appear at the same time? Also, who else could make the car enter the campus under broad daylight?


    In these four years, Claire saw Asher¡¯s charismatic figure multiple times on tabloids and news. She watched how he became more successful, how he conquered the business world, and it made her smile.


    How could she ever be worthy of a man like that?


    Claire raised her foot and walked toward the Lincoln.


    Mr. Jones walked toward her, bent down, and opened the car door. ¡°Madam, please.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Claire went into the car and looked at Asher with her head tilted sideways. She raised her eyebrow and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time, Mr. Kens.¡±


    Asher closed the document in his hand and rubbed his eyebrows. ¡°I heard you graduated today.¡±


    ¡°Yupe. And why is such a busy person like you here?¡±


    Asher swept her a glance.


    Claire looked at the document in his hands and she smiled brightly. ¡°Let me guess. Do¡­ Do you want a divorce? That¡¯s great, then. I can¡¯t ask for more. If that¡¯s the case, then just hand me the divorce papers. I¡¯ll sign it right away.¡±


    When Claire stopped talking, the atmosphere in the car visibly changed.


    Asher¡¯s long fingers picked up the document and put it by his side. His fingertip tapped on the document. ¡°You want a divorce?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Claire nodded.


    ¡°Claire¨C¡± Asher narrowed his eyes and asked softly, ¡°Have I wronged you?¡±


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    When Asher called her name, her back felt numb and her entire body stiffened. Yet her brain quickly came out with a response. ¡°No way. I¡¯m not wronged at all. I¡¯m worried that you might feel wronged instead, Mr. Kens. A woman who¡¯s destined to stand next to you must be worthy of you. I¡­ am not someone presentable¡­¡±


    ¡°You aren¡¯t.¡±


    Claire¡¯s words hastily got interrupted. Before she could feel upset, she nodded and agreed with him. ¡°You¡¯re right, Mr. Kens.¡±


    In her heart, she was already cursing at him. She could endure it all for the divorce.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t an issue.¡± Asher paused and continued, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be presentable..¡±

 Chapter 13 - Have I Wronged You?

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    Claire was speechless.


    Their marriage was kept a secret from the public, so she never had to follow him to any events at all. Rather, in Asher¡¯s heart, she did not qualify as ¡°Mrs. Kens¡± and was therefore not asked to present herself to the public.


    Many women appeared around Asher, and his companion changed frequently¨Cone would be prettier than another, and all of them had voluptuous, beautiful figures comparable to one another. Why would he need Claire at all?


    Claire knew that she was going nowhere with her intentions of getting a divorce.


    Claire hastily changed the subject. ¡°Mr. Kens, why are you here in my school?¡±


    ¡°Because you graduated.¡±


    ¡°Is there any other reason?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Claire adjusted herself in her seat and leaned against the window. ¡°Oh, if that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll go first. Take care.¡±


    Claire felt that it would be better if she stayed away from Asher.


    She could not afford to provoke him, yet she could never escape from him. She suddenly hoped that Asher would forget about her completely.


    He was simply too dangerous.


    She could never guess what was in his mind, nor could she understand his actions and intentions. If there was one thing that Claire knew for sure, it would be the fact that Asher would never do anything meaningless.


    That was also what made Claire so afraid. She turned out to be how she was today all because of Asher¡¯s adoption. What could she offer him, and what made him marry her?


    Just as Claire placed her hand on the door handle, Asher spoke, ¡°You can get down now, but just remember one thing¨Csince you graduated, come to the company for your internship.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Come and report yourself to the company tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Ben will explain the rest to you.¡±


    ¡°Me?¡± Claire pointed at herself and asked in disbelief, ¡°I got an internship in Kens Corporation?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Claire laughed. ¡°I don¡¯t think this is a good idea. Even though our marriage is hidden, I¡¯m still Mrs.Kens. I¡¯ll probably embarrass you if I work in Kens Corporation.¡±


    Claire thought to herself that it must be a big joke. If she happened to work in Kens Corporation, she would have to see Asher every day.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask for a divorce just now?¡± Asher tilted his head and looked at her, who was huddled by the car door. ¡°Why are you now admitting that you¡¯re Mrs.Kens?¡±


    ¡°Well, we¡¯re not divorced yet!¡±


    ¡°Claire, don¡¯t mention that word again, and stop testing my patience.¡± Asher withdrew his gaze and looked straight ahead. ¡°Just behave yourself.¡±


    Claire straightened her back and wrung her hands as she looked at Asher¡¯s profile.


    She took in a few deep breaths and forced a smile. ¡°If all you want was for me to intern in Kens Corporation, then you could¡¯ve just let Mr.Jones or the butler send a word. Don¡¯t worry. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll be there for sure. I. Will. Be. On. Time.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Get down the car, then.¡±


    Claire gave him a bright smile, turned her head, and got down immediately. She then slammed the car door behind her.


    Her fate would always be in Asher¡¯s hands, and she would never be able to change that.


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    Even after four years, he remained the same and seemed to be even worse than before. He easily decided her future with just a few words.


    Claire suddenly understood the reason he enrolled her in the finance unit. It was probably for today¨Cto make her work in Kens Corporation.


    Everything was planned out, after all.


    Claire turned back to look, but the car window was already up and it blocked her view. She could no longer see Asher.


    When Mr. Jones saw her get down the car, he quickly came over. ¡°Madam, please report yourself to the human resource department tomorrow at nine in the morning. I¡¯ll be waiting there for you and I¡¯ll help you settle in..¡±

 Chapter 14 - Intern for the Company After Graduation

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    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡±


    Benjamin stepped aside to make way for Claire before he returned to the car. ¡°Mr. Kens.¡±


    ¡°Go back to the office.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Through the window, Asher took a glance at Claire, who remained on the spot.


    Claire was talking to the butler in a low voice, and after exchanging a few words, she was smiling. Her eyes curved along with her smile. The stiffness, reluctance, and forced smile she had just now were nowhere to be seen.


    Whenever she was with him, she would always spike up all her thorns, just like a hedgehog.


    ¡°Ben, what do you think of my wife?¡±


    Asher suddenly asked with his hand supporting his chin.


    Benjamin was taken aback by the sudden question. He took a glance at Asher through the rearview mirror and replied, ¡°Mr. Kens, Madam¡­ is a great person.¡±


    ¡°What else?¡±


    ¡°She¡­ She¡¯s very pretty.¡±


    Asher¡¯s lips curved into a smile. ¡°Definitely prettier than she was before. She grew up well.¡±


    They had not seen each other for four years and Claire was full of surprises.


    She was the first woman who dared to request a divorce with him.


    Asher knew that Claire was not scared of him, but was just against his ways.


    ¡°According to all the servants in the mansion, Madam is kind and approachable, and she¡¯s particularly close to the butler.¡± Ben gave it some thought and continued, ¡°She also takes her studies very seriously and works hard.¡±


    ¡°I see.¡±


    When Benjamin heard Asher¡¯s indifferent tone of voice, he knew that he should say no more.


    Mrs. and Mr. Kens knew each other for fourteen years, but they had only met each other twice. Now, Mr. Kens wanted to put Mrs. Kens as an intern in the company. What could happen next¡­?


    When Claire reached home, the first thing she did was turn on her computer. She started gathering information on Kens Corporation.


    She initially wanted to further her studies, with the thought that nothing could be wrong with gaining more knowledge. Who knew Asher abruptly dropped the bomb and spoiled all her plans? All she could do was follow his wishes.


    Half an hour later, Claire shut down her computer


    All the sources from the internet said good things about Kens Corporation, and there was nothing practical that could possibly help her. She was wondering what kind of job would Asher give her.


    The assistant of the president? Asher already had Benjamin.


    The secretary of the president? Claire found out that the minimal requirement for secretaries under the Kens Corporation was a master¡¯s certification¡­


    He would not possibly make her a cleaner, would he?


    Claire could not figure anything out even after a long time.


    She decided to walk out of the bedroom and went downstairs. Once she entered the dining hall, she realized that it was filled with clothes, shoes, and bags. The servants were all trying to sort them out. Claire took a closer look and realized that they were all her size.


    She asked a servant who passed by, ¡°Where are these clothes from?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Kens sent them over today.¡±


    Asher?


    Claire picked up a suit and touched it. The quality was not bad, but it was far from the usual luxury clothes she wore.


    Why did Asher send so many things over?


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    Just then, the butler came in and walked toward her quickly. ¡°Madam, Mr. Kens has a message for you.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°You can wear these clothes and shoes to work tomorrow. Everything in your wardrobe shouldn¡¯t be worn in the meantime. These are from the affordable brands that the usual white-collars in the city wore. Mr. Kens said that they¡¯d suit your status in the company better.¡±


    The thing that Claire just could not figure out moments ago became clear as day.


    A usual white-collar¡­ Asher intended for her to do a proper internship in the company, and he had no other intentions..

 Chapter 15 - He Was Trolling Her

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    Of course, wearing her usual clothes and bags to work could be too flashy. However, Claire did not expect Asher to be so thoughtful.


    All of a sudden, her impression of him did not seem so bad.


    Claire took a look at all the clothes in the dining hall and accepted them.


    She was not born with a silver spoon, to begin with. She would therefore wear anything that was prepared, and she was never picky with her clothes. Claire thought that when she could earn a living from working in Kens Corporation, she would talk to Asher about it.


    Claire would repay Asher¡¯s kindness for adopting her, but she would also return the identity of Mrs. Ken to him sooner or later.


    She never expected herself to live with Asher for the rest of her life.


    Four years ago in the Bureau of Civil Affairs, Claire would always remember how casually Asher divorced Susan. It was just a matter of time before Asher divorce her too.


    Claire knew better.


    The next morning.


    Claire was still in a daze when the alarm rang and woke her up from her dreams. She stretched out her hand from the blanket and turned the alarm off. She then sat up in bed.


    Half-past seven.


    She needed to reach the office at nine, so she still had an hour and a half.


    Claire let out a big yawn as she walked into the bathroom.


    She changed into the clothes she prepared the night before and put on some light yet delicate makeup. As she stood in front of the mirror, she gave herself a confident smile.


    ¡°Let¡¯s do our best today, girl!¡±


    When Claire went downstairs, she looked at the time and it was twenty past eight.


    Ten minutes for breakfast and she still had another half an hour to go to the office. Well, she had more than enough time.


    Claire sat down at the dining table in a good mood, but she did not see any car parked in front of the gate.


    Claire glanced at the empty front porch and was suddenly dumbfounded.


    What happened to the car? Did the butler forget something?


    Impossible. The butler knew that she had to go to the office today. How could he forget to notify the driver?


    Claire waited for a short while and the car was still nowhere to be found. Just as she was at a loss, the butler appeared. He saw her standing at the front porch, so he went over and asked, ¡°Madam, why are you still here?¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s the car?¡±


    The butler suddenly came to a realization and said apologetically, ¡°My apologies, Madam. I forgot to tell you last night. Mr. Kens said that from today onward, all your daily living¨Cincluding clothes, food, housing, and transportation, you have to¡­¡±


    ¡°To start from scratch?¡± Claire asked in surprise.


    ¡°You can say that, Madam.¡±


    Her eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°What? What you¡¯re saying is that¨CI have to rush to catch the subway now?¡±


    ¡°No, Madam. The distance from here to the subway is too far. You need to take a bus to the subway, and then the subway to the office. After that, you have to walk around 500 meters¡­¡±


    Claire looked up at the beautiful sunny day and she was dumbfounded.


    It was already half-past eight¡­ If she rushed over now, she would be late for sure.


    Was it necessary for Asher to be this thorough with things?


    Was he upset at the fact that she brought up the matter of a divorce? Could he be¡­ trolling her?


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    Sure enough¡­ Men who usually did not have many words were all dark-hearted perverts, and especially petty!


    Claire rushed out of the mansion. No matter what, she still had to accept her fate and rush to the office, so she had to hurry. Even if she happened to be late. There was just no helping it anymore.


    Just as she stepped out the door and ran about two steps ahead, she heard the sound of a car speeding behind her. She turned around and saw a Lamborghini heading right in her direction. Claire suddenly had an idea.


    She wanted to stop the car.


    Before she could raise her hand, the Lamborghini was already slowing down and voluntarily stopped in front of her..

 Chapter 16 - Why Is She in Your Car?

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    Yup, that¡¯s right. Voluntarily.


    Before Claire could react, the Lamborghini¡¯s window was already winding down. She bent down and took a glance inside. The driver was a handsome man, and he was also a stranger.


    Claire hesitated at first, but when the corner of her eye took note of the time, she could not be bothered. She lightly knocked on the car door. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but¡­ Do you think you can give me a ride?¡±


    ¡°Hop on!¡± The driver was oddly straightforward. ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to give a beauty like you a ride.¡±


    Claire was overjoyed and quickly got into the car. ¡°To Kens Corporation. Thank you!¡±


    ¡°What a coincidence. I¡¯m heading there¡­¡± The stranger suddenly paused and continued, ¡°I mean toward that area. So, it¡¯s on the way.¡±


    Claire initially felt bad for troubling him, but instantly felt relieved after hearing his words. ¡°This is fate! Can I have your name and phone number? I¡¯ll treat you to a meal another time.¡±


    ¡°My name is Caleb Davis. As for a meal¡­ I don¡¯t think that¡¯s necessary. I hate socializing and that sort of thing. Your thanks will be more than enough.¡±


    Claire smiled at him. ¡°You¡¯re such an interesting person.¡±


    Caleb nodded, stepped on the accelerator, and focused ahead.


    ¡®So, this is Asher¡¯s wife. She looked so adorable with those clear, bright eyes. Of course, her figure¡­ There¡¯s nothing to pick on.¡¯


    Caleb knew that Asher would let his wife work in the company some time ago, and he tried to find out the exact date and time. Today, he deliberately hung around the area, and as he expected, Claire did rush out of the mansion in a hurry.


    Asher was indeed a man of his words¨Cwhen he said he would treat her equally, he did it with no trace of empathy. He did not even bother to give her a car even though she stayed in such a remote, high-end residential area.


    Thank God his curiosity led him here to just steal a glance at what Mrs. Kens looked like. Fortunately, he got the chance to lend her a hand and give her a ride.


    There were three more minutes left to nine when Caleb¡¯s car stopped in front of the Kens Corporation building.


    Once the car came to a halt, Claire already opened the car door and was stepping out. As she got down the car, she said, ¡°Thank you so much. I¡¯m going to be late, so I hope we can see each other again. Bye.¡±


    Just when she completed her sentence, Claire already dashed up the stairs and ran into the building.


    She did not notice that not far away, a car was also parked by the side. It was Asher who was just about to leave the building.


    Asher noticed her.


    He raised his wrist and glanced at the time, then glanced at the office building. Claire had already disappeared.


    The secretary was holding a pile of folders when she asked softly, ¡°Mr. Kens, did you leave anything behind?¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute.¡±


    Asher said as he raised his hand and closed the car door. He then walked toward Caleb¡¯s car and tapped on the car window.


    As the window winded down, Caleb was touching his chin when he looked at Asher. ¡°Morning, Mr. Kens.¡±


    ¡°Why is she in your car?¡± Asher had his arms crossed as he asked right away, without returning the greeting.


    Caleb withdrew his hands from the steering wheel and popped them on the door. ¡°I was on the way, so I gave her a ride.¡±


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    Asher frowned deeply. ¡°Your apartment is on the West side of Melford. She stays on the East side, so how are you on the way?¡±


    ¡°Asher, you¡¯re so boring. This is just a trivial matter, so don¡¯t be bothered. I was just curious about the wife you hid away for four years. I went purely because I was curious.¡±


    ¡°Have you seen enough?¡±


    Caleb nodded. ¡°Enough. When she was in my car, all I did was look at how pretty she is.¡±


    Asher turned around and left without an expression on his face. ¡°Tonight at eight, dinner with the director of the National Land Agency. The location is at the Kens Royal Hotel. Show up on time..¡±

 Chapter 17 - Assigned to the Marketing Department

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    ¡°Hey, Asher Kens! I have gastric problems so I can¡¯t drink¡­¡±


    Asher bent down and got into the car. His secretary turned to him and said, ¡°Mr. Kens, Mr. Jones sent a message and said that she¡¯s already in the marketing department.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    When Claire rushed to the human resources department, Mr. Jones was already waiting for her in the manager¡¯s office.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¨C¡± she walked to the manager¡¯s desk and said, ¡°I¡¯m a few minutes late.¡±


    Mr. Jones looked at her and replied, ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    When the manager of the Human Resources department heard him say that, she decided to not press on this matter.


    Just who was she? As Mr. Ken¡¯s personal assistant, Mr. Jones came and managed her registration as an ordinary employee? He even waited for her so patiently. She must be someone with a strong background.


    Yet the manager did not expect the new employee to be a young and pretty girl.


    Claire quickly got her identification tag. When Mr. Jones handed it to her, he said softly, ¡°Work hard.¡±


    She raised her head and looked at Mr. Jones, her eyes curving into a smile. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll work hard.¡±


    Mr. Jones looked at her as though he had something else to say, but decided to hold his tongue instead. He cleared his throat and walked away.


    Due to Mr. Jones¡¯ attitude toward her, everyone in the human resources department was also kind to Claire. ¡°Are you Claire? You can head to the marketing department now and familiarize yourself there.¡±


    When Claire was waiting for the elevator, she held her identity tag in her hands and looked at it carefully.


    Marketing department¡­ Asher was true to his words¨Cshe was here as an intern indeed. She thought that he would consider her position as his wife and give her an easy job in the office.


    Who knew that it would be the marketing department, and she happened to be an intern of Group B.


    Well, she was fortunate enough that Asher did not throw her in the cleaning team.


    She did not expect Asher to give her any special treatment, to begin with.


    The marketing department was on the twelfth floor. When Claire walked out of the elevator and turned into the lobby, she ran into Caleb, who sent her to work this morning.


    She was stunned. Did he happen to be working in Kens Corporation as well?


    However, it was a working hour, and no ordinary worker would be able to stand in the corridor so leisurely¡­ wandering around.


    Claire walked over to him. Before she reached him, he turned around and saw her. His eyes brightened as he called her name, ¡°Clare?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± She smiled back in surprise. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I be here?¡± Caleb said and saw the identity tag in her hands. ¡°You got sent to the marketing department?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m an intern in the marketing department,¡± she nodded as she said.


    ¡°What unit did you enroll in university?¡±


    Claire answered honestly, ¡°Finance.¡±


    ¡°A finance graduate is going to the marketing department?¡± Caleb raised his eyebrow. ¡°Someone is definitely¡­¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by the footsteps of a pair of heels.


    Caleb stopped talking, yet his face had no sense of distaste for being interrupted. Instead, he looked toward the sound of that pair of footsteps.


    Claire was genuinely taken aback.


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    The woman who was walking toward them had chestnut curls, fair skin, a pair of pink lips, and delicate yet impeccable makeup. She wore an A-line skirt which accentuated her long legs.


    If Claire was described as someone feminine with a refreshing sense of charm, then this woman was born to steal men¡¯s hearts.


    Even as a woman herself, Claire felt attracted to her involuntarily.


    The woman walked up to Caleb and threw him a glance. ¡°President Davis, you seem to be in a good mood. Are you having fun flirting with pretty girls?¡±


    Caleb replied with a change of expression, ¡°Who else could be prettier than you in this entire building, Eve Sanders?¡±

 Chapter 18 - Our President Davis Has a Quirk

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    Eve chuckled at his words. ¡°Stop joking around. President Davis, you¡¯re someone who has seen the world. Someone like me isn¡¯t even noticeable to you.¡±


    Claire was taken aback. ¡°President?¡±


    Eve smiled again. She stretched out her arm and tapped on Claire¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Our President Davis has a quirk. He likes to hide his identity and test for others¡¯ true intentions.¡±


    After saying that, Eve glanced at Claire¡¯s identity card and added, ¡°Especially toward new employees like you.¡±


    Claire gave it some thought and realized that Asher was the only person she knew in Kens Corporation, and he was also the only one she knew personally. She did not have the slightest clue that there was a big shot like Caleb in the company.


    ¡°Eve, she¡¯s under your department,¡± Caleb said, ¡°I ran into her this morning and we coincidentally met again, so we were just exchanging a few words with each other.¡±


    ¡°President Davis, you don¡¯t have to explain anything to me,¡± Eve replied and withdrew her hand from Claire¡¯s shoulder. ¡°If you¡¯re coming to the marketing department, then you should¡¯ve notified us earlier. We can then get ready for your welcoming and probation.¡±


    A flash of emotions appeared in Caleb¡¯s eyes, but he remained silent.


    Instead, he looked at Claire and said, ¡°This is Eve Sanders, the manager of the marketing department. She¡¯s your immediate boss.¡±


    Claire naturally understood what he meant and nodded at Eve. ¡°Hi, manager, my name is Claire. I¡¯m an intern in Group B of the marketing department.¡±


    Eve glanced at her. ¡°Are you the new intern that Mr. Jones was talking about?¡±


    Claire nodded. ¡°That¡¯s me.¡±


    Eve¡¯s blinding beauty and overwhelming charm made her seem someone completely unapproachable. Yet she smiled at Claire and said, ¡°Hi, I¡¯m Eve Sanders. Welcome to our department.¡±


    She did not have any sense of arrogance or domineering demeanor.


    Claire and Eve looked at each other and exchanged a knowing smile. In an instant, Claire¡¯s impression of Eve became excellent.


    Indeed, people should not judge a book by its cover. Eve was an approachable person, not at all like Asher. The more virtuous they looked, the least reasonable they were.


    Surprisingly, Caleb was just standing quietly by the side as he observed their conversation.


    Eve instructed someone to lead Claire to the marketing department. When Claire left, she threw a glance at Caleb.


    ¡°My apologies for spoiling your mood, President Davis,¡± Eve flipped her hair as she said, ¡°excuse me, then.¡±


    ¡°Eve!¡± Caleb suddenly called her name.


    Eve stiffened at his voice, yet she turned around elegantly. ¡°Anything else, President Davis?¡±


    ¡°Do you know who she is?¡±


    ¡°She? Which one?¡± Eve raised her eyebrow as she asked.


    ¡°Claire.¡±


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    ¡°For Mr. Jones to personally take care of her, she must be related to President Kens,¡± Eve answered, ¡°but¡­ I don¡¯t know who she is.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s Asher¡¯s second wife.¡±


    Eve¡¯s beautiful eyes had a flash of surprise, but they quickly returned to their usual calmness. ¡°President Davis, you¡¯re so updated. Your relationship with President Kens is great.¡±


    ¡°I met her for the first time today.¡± Caleb looked at her, trying his best to suppress something in his eyes. In the end, he looked away from her.


    Eve smiled gracefully. ¡°No matter what, since she¡¯s posted to the marketing department where I¡¯m the one who makes the call, then I¡¯ll treat her as I do toward everyone. I don¡¯t care if she¡¯s Mrs. Kens. Excuse me then, President Davis..¡±