The Billionaire’s Surprise Twins (Sean and Claire) novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Innocence

Everyone in the room was shocked upon hearing the three words “Mr. Sean,” except for Claire!

Robert had spent many years in the business world, but he had only dealt with small-time entrepreneurs. He was accustomed to being fawned over and flattered. Someone like Sean, a top domestic tycoon, was out of his league.

The mention of Sean’s name made him turn pale and stutter. He could barely get out the words. “M-M-Mr. Sean, how did he come?”

Xander pondered momentarily and said, “Mr. Donovan, don’t be nervous. It’s probably because my parents discovered I would break off the engagement with Claire today. Since they’re out of town and can’t come back, they asked the elders in the family to come and oversee things.”

The reason why the Morgans were able to rise to prominence in Silverton was all thanks to Xander’s mother, Evelyn.

Evelyn was not from the main branch of the Vanderbilts, but she was a distant relative from a collateral branch. She could be considered a distant cousin to Sean, who is from the main family’s branch.

Relying on this connection, the Morgans received the protection of the Vanderbilts, making them untouchable in Silverton. That was why Robert and Alice insisted on having Clarissa marry Xander.

Robert took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. Then, he patted Xander’s shoulder with a smile. “Alright, alright, I understand. Let’s go. We’ll welcome Mr. Sean together.”

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Claire raised an eyebrow, curious about the newcomer who had made Robert lose

his composure.

The person who could frighten Robert to this extent must be someone of great importance. However, this person seemed to be here to help Xander pressure

Claire.

Well …

Whoever he was, Claire wasn’t afraid!

Claire looked at Xander and Alice, then stood up without a word. The four of them quickly walked to the entrance. Claire’s lips were curved in a cold smile, but her expression was calm and unmoved.

At the doorway stood a man in a black tailored suit, his white shirt slightly unbuttoned to reveal a glimpse of his collarbone. He exuded an aura of restraint and abstinence, yet it was hard to resist the urge to unbutton his shirt further, as if uncovering a hidden scenery. Beyond his self-restraint, he emitted a captivating and sensual charm.

The man’s eyes were deep and penetrating, his nose was strong and aquiline, and his lips were thin and firm. All of these features combined to create a

mature and distinctive masculine charm.

Clarissa was completely stunned. She had never seen such a handsome and

charismatic man before!

Xander discreetly tugged at her hand and respectfully addressed, “Mr. Vanderbilt.”

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Vanderbilt.”

Clarissa was dumbfounded.

Mr. Vanderbilt?

What was going on? Why were they calling him Mr. Vanderbilt?

Alice saw that Clarissa was lost in thought and snapped her out of it with a nudge. Then, along with Robert, she greeted the newcomer fawningly, “Mr.

Sean.”

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Sean responded with an indifferent “Hmm,” lifted his foot, and entered the room. As he passed Claire, he maintained a straight gaze ahead and seated

himself on the spacious sofa.

Although the sofa was large enough for three people, Xander and Robert did

not dare to sit down, not even on the empty sofa next to it. They all stood respectfully to the side, like servants attending to a king who had just taken his throne.

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Claire couldn’t help but smile. The ones who had been menacing just a moment ago were now so timid. Indeed, they were all bullies who preyed on the weak.

But why did this man, whom Xander addressed as “Mr. Vanderbilt,” look so young?

And he was extraordinarily handsome too!

Claire felt like she had seen him somewhere before.

For a while, no one spoke until the housemaid came over and respectfully offered tea to Sean, “Mr. … Mr. Sean, please, have some tea.”

Sean glanced at the teacups on the coffee table, then casually rested his hand on his leg. “Xandy, I’m just here to watch. You can continue.”

Despite his young age, Sean’s voice was surprisingly mature. The way he called Xander “Xandy” showed that he had the bearing of an elder. Even Robert, who was much older and experienced, seemed a generation or two younger in Sean’s presence.

Xander’s expression remained relatively relaxed. He looked at Claire and continued the previous topic, “Claire, when our families arranged the childhood engagement, it was merely a verbal agreement. At most, there was a token of exchange. Why should I compensate you now that we’re breaking off the engagement?”

While others might fear Sean, Claire certainly didn’t. Even though the man’s aura had filled the entire room, Claire remained unfazed.

“Firstly, the reason our families arranged this childhood engagement was that

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my mother saved your mother’s life. A life-saving favor is greater than anything, and if it’s not repaid through marriage, should it be compensated materially?”

Xander’s expression stiffened. He argued with a hint of forcefulness, “Back then, your mother didn’t need any compensation. It was my mother’s guilt that led her to consider using this engagement as compensation. Your mother was kind-hearted. If she were still here, even if we broke off the engagement, she wouldn’t have asked my family for anything!”

His words implied that Claire had malicious intent.

Claire chuckled with exasperation. “Hehe. If my mother were still here, she would surely regret saving your mother all those years ago, seeing how ungrateful and deceitful you’ve become.”

Claire suddenly looked at Xander coldly. “Four years ago, you stopped by my school and offered me a ride home. I had no reason to be suspicious of you, so I drank the coffee you gave me. It made me faint, and when I woke up, I was in a hotel bed. You and the Donovans framed me for that incident. Shouldn’t you compensate me for that?”

Her words hit like a thunderclap, surprising Xander, Robert, and the others.

Everyone had been involved in that incident back then; none dared to claim innocence.

Sean furrowed his brow. He had reviewed the surveillance footage from the –hotel but hadn’t investigated the details. He didn’t expect this to be a

drama involving infidelity, sabotage, and coercion.

Sean glanced at Xander standing beside him, “Xandy, did you really do these

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Xander’s face went through shades of blue and red within a few seconds. He opened his mouth, but not a single word came out.

He was truly stuck, unable to lie in front of Sean.

“It seems it’s true.”

Sean lifted the teacup, elegantly blew on the tea leaves floating on the surface, and raised his gaze. His unemotional eyes fell upon Claire’s face, “How do you want him to compensate you?”

Claire fearlessly met his gaze and enunciated each word, “I want ten percent of shares in the Morgan Group.”

“What?” Xander was so infuriated that he nearly jumped in place. “Ten percent of shares in Morgan Group? Claire, why don’t you just rob us!?”

Sean shot him a sharp glare, silencing Xander. Xander stood there like a quail, afraid to utter another word.

Sean then placed the teacup down and nodded, “Agreed.”

Xander’s eyes widened in astonishment. As the eldest son of the Morgans, he only owned eight percent of the shares in the Morgan Group. Yet, Sean was actually agreeing to give Claire ten percent?

With this arrangement, even if he escaped his family’s reprimand, his father would surely thrash him to death!

Robert discreetly tugged at Xander’s sleeve and winked at him, as if asking, “Didn’t you say Mr. Sean came to support you?”

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Robert discreetly tugged at Xander’s sleeve and winked at him, as if asking, “Didn’t you say Mr. Sean came to support you?”

Xander was frustrated and angry. He clenched his teeth and thought about t consequences of breaking off the engagement. His anger boiled over, and he blurted out, “If that’s the case, then I’m not breaking off the engagement. I’m marrying her!”

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