Chapter 82
Looking at such a beautiful and luxurious car, Seraphina nervously shook her head.
Clarence tightly grasped her hand. “Believe in yourself.”
Seraphina still did not move
“I will be by your side, Clarence continued.
His warm words immediately calmed Seraphina’s heart.
It was an automatic car. Pressing the gas pedal meant going, and pressing the brake meant stopping. It was much easier to operate than a manual car, so she had nothing to fear. Besides, with Clarence beside her, he was her safest harbor.
“Okay” Seraphina tightened her grip on the key.
Clarence smiled warmly at her and guided her on how to use the key
Seraphina pressed the remote to unlock the car, and Clarence gentlemanly opened the driver’s door for her, a wave of fragrance wafting out.
Inside the driver’s seat was a large bouquet of fiery red roses. Seraphina stared at Clarence in disbelief. “This is…”
Clarence bent down, took the flowers out of the car, and handed them to Seraphina, embracing her at the same time. Congratulations on getting your new car, my darling
The public display of affection in the square made Seraphina’s heart flutter. Thank you, babe.” It was the first time she addressed Clarence this way.
Clarence happily kissed Seraphina on the forehead and helped her into the driver’s seat. After briefly explaining the main operating procedures, Seraphina pressed the gas pedal and slowly drove off. All the staff stood at the entrance, watching them leave.
In the hall, only Catherine stood there alone. She watched the striking red sports car merge into the night. Moreover, he kissed Seraphina once more in public.
Catherine gritted her teeth in anger. A staff member jogged over smiling at her, “Ms. Howard, would you like to order this
“Next time,” Catherine replied flatly. She walked towards the door, exuding a cold demeanor in her high heels.
The staff member was taken aback, thinking. ‘Catherine has always been gentle in public. Is the icy version we just saw really the goddess we know?”
Catherine’s car was parked in the lot outside the store. After five years, it was no longer new. Despite being well–maintained, it could not compare to the car that Clarence had given Seraphin.
I valued my car as a treasure, yet it is worth less than one–tenth of what he gave to another girl. With that thought, Catherine felt a sharp pain in her heart, and she pressed the gas pedal, making the car speed away.
The manager waiting at the entrance for Clarence and Seraphina to return from their test drive was astonished and sighed. “Why’s she driving so fast?”
The white car rushed into the night like a phantom.
Catherine’s face was icy, her gaze filled with cold determination She bit down harder, her grip tightening on the steering wheel until the veins in her hand bulged.
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There was a utility pole by the roadside. A chill surged in Catherine’s eyes as she fixed her gaze on the pole and resolutely crashed into it.
“Bang!” The engine hood flew open, and Catherine’s head slammed into the airbag that deployed from the steering wheel. and she was yanked back against the seat by the seatbelt.
Catherine felt a wave of dizziness. She supported her forehead, taking several seconds to recover, then picked up her purse that had fallen under the car. Feeling dazed, she opened it and took out her phone, dialing Clarence’s number.
Clarence was instructing Seraphina during the test drive when he saw Catherine’s call. He chose to ignore it and did not hang up, simply putting the phone on silem
The call naturally ended, and Catherine trembled all over, thinking, ‘Does he hate me so much to the point of not answering mity calls?”
Previously, if Clarence didn’t answer, she wouldn’t dare call him again. She could only wait for his reply. But now, she knew very well that Clarence would not call her back. She could no longer wait for his initiative.
Catherine felt a flash of panic and anger in her heart, and she dialed Clarence’s number again.
The phone rang once more. Clarence glanced at it, his brow furrowed.
Seraphina saw that it was Catherine calling and said, “You should answer it. Maybe she has an urgent matter.”
“Slow down.” After reminding Seraphina to drive carefully, Clarence picked up the call and spoke coldly. “What’s the
Clarence never used that tone with her, and it pierced Catherine’s heart painfully. She suppressed her anger and spoke in a weak voice. “Clarry. I had a car accident…
Clarence knew that since Catherine could still make a call and articulate clearly, it meant the situation wasn’t serious. He replied indifferently, Tll call 911 for you.”
Catherine thought, ‘Did I crash a car just so you would call 911?‘ She trembled as she said, “What about you? Aren’t you coming..?
“You shouldn’t have any major issues, Clarence said coldly. “Randy will come to the hospital to see you later.”
That wasn’t what Catherine wanted. “Clarry…
“Watch out for the road ahead. Catherine heard Clarence’s concerned voice for Seraphina on the line before the call was disconnected.
Catherine felt unfair. He cared for Seraphina so tenderly while she, who had already been in an accident, was turned away with indifference. In his heart, I no longer matter. Tears streamed down, and Catherine’s eyes glistened with a chilling light.
Catherine was admitted to a VIP room at Grace Hospital. The doctor had just finished a full body examination, and other than a few soft tissue bruises, she had no external injuries at all. Not even a scrape on her forehead:
“Ms. Howard, you’ll be under observation for two days. If there are no aftereffects, you can be discharged, the doctor said.
Catherine leaned against the headboard, coldly staring out at the night sky without acknowledging the doctor. Her assistant Allen saw the doctor out.
When Allen returned, lie said to Catherine, “Cathy, Mr. Burton here.
Catherine forced a bleak smile and thought, “He really only sent Randy to check on me. Humph
Randy walked into the hospital room and was momentarily taken aback when he saw Catherine’s cold expression and
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She was the goddaughter of the Vanderbilts, the most distinguished young lady in Angoria, the leading lady in the entertainment circle, and a goddess with a perfect persona in the public’s eyes. Whenever she appeared before people, she shone brightly and radiated confidence. He had never seen such a dejected Catherine.
“Ms. Howard, Randy called out.
Catherine remained silent, slowly turning her head to look at Randy. “Is Clarry not coming to see me?”
Looking at Catherine’s face, which bore no bruises at all, Randy stiled, “At this late hour, Mr. Vanderbilt should have fallen. asleep.
Catherine thought, ‘Indeed, at this hour, he should be holding Seraphina in his arms. As thoughts of Seraphina and Clarence’s intimacy arose, Catherine’s hand, lying on the blanket, clenched tightly.
This subtle action did not escape Randy’s notice. He had worked for Clarence for several years, and it would not be an exaggeration to say y he knew Clarence like the back of his hand. He always had a clear understanding of others‘ changing feelings and knew
