Chapter 100

Julianna muttered softly, "Discharged so soon? Tough life, indeed."

Ethan guessed that man was probably Clara's fiancé.

Julianna opened the car door and got out, walking toward Clara.

...

Alexander was discharged after a week.

During the week in the hospital, he had been under Clara's strict supervision, eating light and bland meals every day.

Initially, he didn't mind, but having to eat those plain dishes at every meal was wearing him out. After much persuasion and pleading, Clara finally agreed to improve their meal by eating out.

Thus, Clara brought him to a restaurant in the bustling heart of the city.

It was a well-known establishment in Rivertown, a place where both Alexander and Clara had grown up eating.

It was peak dining hour, and the hall was packed to full capacity. A long line of people waited outside for their turn.

Clara had made a reservation in advance. She scanned a code at the entrance and was about to follow the server inside when somebody called out to her.

"Clara!" Ethan called.

She turned her head, and the first person she saw was Ethan.

Then, she saw Julianna, and her brows furrowed.

Why was she there? She couldn't help but think she was stalking her.

Julianna and Ethan walked toward them.

Ethan greeted her first. "Long time no see, Clara. You're from Rivertown too? Why haven't you mentioned it before?"

Ethan had only just heard from Julianna that Clara was from Rivertown and getting engaged, just a few days ago. He knew nothing else.

He didn't know Clara was from the Bennett family, and that the man beside her was the CEO of Reed Corporation.

The incident at the Somerton family banquet was disgraceful. Wendy and Yanis had accused Clara of stealing, offended the Somerton family and were thrown out by security. It was an event that would never be spoken of.

As a result, no one in their circle was yet to know of Clara's family background.

Ethan was one of the few in Julianna's circle with proper values, someone who didn't look down on "poor and shabby Clara".

Sometimes, he even lent Clara a hand. Because of that, Clara held a favorable impression of him. When they met, she was polite and cordial.

Clara nodded slightly at Ethan and replied, "Long time no see."

"And this is?" Ethan asked knowingly.

Clara smiled and introduced, "This is my fiancé, Alexander."

"Alexander!" Ethan exclaimed in shock, his eyes wide like saucers. "You're... You're Alexander Reed?"

He had never seen Alexander in person, nor were there interviews and reports about him online. But his name was legendary.

Almost everyone in their social class knew of him.

He was Rivertown's finest.

Alexander's face was cold, and his jaw tight. His gaze was sharp like an unsheathed blade locking onto Julianna, as if ready to tear her apart. "Can I help you?"

Ethan involuntarily shivered.

The air Alexander exuded was overwhelming. It was no wonder he was Rivertown's most elite.

His natural dominance and air of authority were qualities other pampered young men could never emulate.

Ethan scratched his head awkwardly and asked, "Could I be fortunate enough to join you for a meal?"

Clara was starving, having been too busy at noon to eat properly, managing only a piece of bread. She just wanted to go inside and order quickly.

"You can. She can't," Clara said, pointing at Julianna. Julianna's expression turned complicated.

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