Fated Marriage Spoiled by My Ice Billionaire novel Chapter 826

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Chapter 826 Dressing Up

“It’s supposed to be soft,” he said. His eyes grew darker, and his voice dropped a notch.

She immediately realized she’d overstepped. “But before, it always seemed hard.”

“That was just for show. Muscles are soft when you’re relaxed. They only get hard when you flex,” he explained.

“You knew?” she asked in a hushed tone.

“I knew.”

was an awkward silence hanging in the air.

dia pressed her lips together. She recalled Chelsea once saying that she probably couldn’t even put o correctly, but if Harold did it for her, she might actually have some curves. The thought made her rst into laughter.

Harold looked down at her. “Satisfie

“Hmm?” Claudia quickly wiped

It was almost time. Claudia r

Harold didn’t bother to fir for her help to get dresse

her face and nodded.

ough the suitcase and pulled out Harold’s suit.

1. ot. He just slipped on his pants right in front of her and then aske

He sat on the edge of

ared at Claudia standing in front of him.

draped the white shirt over his shoulders. Then she started to button it

Claudia stood o

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Harold’s e

“What

He watched as her soft hands grazed his skin.

cked up two straps.

arold said, taking them from her and putting them on himself.

out on the arm bands and then the suspenders. The suspenders accentuated his

at had been hidden under the shirt were now more prominent. His chest muscles were ugh the fabric, giving him an air of restraint and mystery.

nded her his belt.

It felt heavy in her hand.

ut it on him, but she got it wro

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Claudia was a bit clumsy. She turned the belt around and tried again.

Harold waited patiently, guiding her through each step. “Next time, you’ll have to undo it yourself. Press here and it comes undone.” He demonstrated it once.

Claudia nodded, her face flushed. Her hands were shaking a little from nervousness.

Harold’s lips curled into a smile.

Standing in front of the mirror, Harold watched as Claudia tied his tie and tidied up his clothes. The whol room seemed to be filled with a warm, pink glow.

After getting him all dressed up, Claudia’s hands were sore.

Harold said, “You might have to take care of all this from now on.”

Claudia replied, “It’s no problem.”

He could tell that Claudia was opening up to him more. Before, she was that shy girl who hardly ever spoke up and didn’t even know how to voice her complaints.

Harold picked up his jacket and slung it over his arm. Then he took her hand.

“Do I need to do anything later?” Claudia looked up at him and asked.

Harold was filling in for Harvey that night.

“No, just show up. But there’s a business deal on the line, so I had to come,” Harold said as he pressed the elevator button.

The elevator descended. When the doors opened, Molly inside let out a yelp.

“Harold,” she said, her voice quivering. “Hi, Claudia.”

“Hello.” Claudia nodded at her.

They stepped into the elevator, and the doors closed.

“Molly, I’ve been looking all over for you!” As soon as Harold stepped in, he reached out and tweaked Molly’s ear.

“Ouch! That hurts!” Molly pleaded. “I’m sorry…”

“You’re sorry? What are you sorry for?!” Harold had been searching for her for ages.

Ever since the wedding dress got stained, Harold had been itching to get even with her, but Molly had vanished. No one knew where she was hiding.

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He never thought he’d run into her here.

Molly had come because she thought Harvey would be there. She never expected it to be Haroldy

Claudia quickly tugged on Harold. “Okay, stop it…”

Harold let go. Molly covered her ear and cowered next to Claudia.

“I can explain!” Molly said, looking a bit sheepish. “I did some digging. That new intern stained the dress/ on purpose.”

“On purpose?” Harold frowned.

“It’s because of your ex–girlfriend. That intern was the one she recommended,” Molly said. She glanced at Claudia, worried that she might be upset, and then said to her, “Don’t worry, I fired her. And I’m not hanging out with Keith anymore.”

She remembered the last time she’d gone to the restroom and left Keith in charge of Zander, telling him not to take him to the horse stables.

Keith hadn’t listened. He’d put Zander on a horse right away, and it had scared her half to death.

Molly said in a low voice, “You can’t blame me for this. This is all the mess your exes left behind.”

Claudia didn’t say a word. She just looked at Harold.

Harold’s face suddenly darkened.

The elevator doors opened, and Molly took off like a shot.

Claudia placed her hand on Harold’s wrist.

“I’m sorry,” Harold blurted out.

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“It’s okay,” Claudia said, pressing her lips together. “I went to see her that day. She was probably mad.”

“Roger told me,” Harold said, placing his hand on top of Claudia’s, which was still resting on his wrist.

Claudia had just gone there to give her a warning, but Harold/could tell she was standing up for Zander. She just didn’t want to cause any trouble for Harold, so she’d sent a bouquet of flowers that weren’t exactly a good omen.

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