The maid entered the room and reported, "Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Ramoz is here with Ms. Ramoz."
Upon hearing Henry's arrival, Conner's tension eased. But upon learning Clara had come as well, a cold smile crept onto his lips.
She had gone behind his back to plead with Hailey, signaling her defiance. It was time to teach her a lesson.
Conner rose from his seat and instructed, "Ask Mr. Ramoz and Nathalie to wait for me in the foyer."
"Yes, Mr. Jefferson," the maid responded before departing.
Conner adjusted his sleeves, preparing to meet his fiancée properly and have a serious conversation with her.
Meanwhile, Clara sat at the table, her gaze occasionally drifting toward Conner's bedroom. After moments of nervous hesitation, she turned to Henry and asked, "Dad, couldn't we have just eaten at home? Why did we have to come here?"
"My dear, I know there have been misunderstandings between you and Conner. He's a good man, and he has been searching for you for years.
"He's way better compared to Sergio! Trust me, reconcile with Conner," advised Henry.
Clara suddenly felt uneasy after listening to him. "Dad, Conner and I haven't fought. Why are you suddenly thinking this way?"
"Silly child, are you still trying to hide things from me? We know about your visit to Brooks Estate to see Sergio. But Conner loves you. He won't hold it against you."
"W-what..." Clara's expression froze, wondering how Conner and Henry could know about her visit to Brooks Estate.
"Nathalie." A low, amused voice interrupted from nearby.
She had betrayed Conner, and she had no clue how he would respond.
"Nathalie, go upstairs and rest if you're unwell. I'll arrange for a doctor to come and check on you." Conner's eyes gleamed with an icy intensity.
"I... I'm fine..." she uttered.
"You're pregnant. You must take care of yourself."
At the mention of the child, Clara instinctively protected her stomach. She sensed Conner wouldn't let her off lightly. He might begin by targeting the child in her womb.
"Ms. Ramoz, please come with me." The maid stepped forward to escort Clara upstairs.
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