After finishing the words, Phoebe twisted her hands on her knees; apparently she was a bit nervous.
Although she had made a detailed analysis of the current situation that Clarence was facing, she didn’t
know what he was thinking.
He managed to become the CEO of the Conrad Group that everyone dreaded from an illegitimate son
that was not recognized by the family. It was obvious that he was scheming and capable.
Even though it looked like Clarence was in the disadvantageous position in the internal fight for power
in the Conrad family, Phoebe wasn’t confident in whether her conditions would move him or not.
As expected, Clarence curled his thin lips into a light smile. With a touch of inadvertence and coldness
on his face, he asked, “To marry you?”
Phoebe took a light breath, “Yep, if not for that accident, the one who married you three years ago
should be me. Moreover, our families have reached a tacit agreement that…”
“I think you misunderstood it.” Clarence interrupted her, “They wanted you to marry Justin, not me.”
Phoebe was stunned for a moment, “How could it be possible. I have been regarding Justin as a
brother…”
“So no one has mentioned about this.”
It was true that Joanna liked Phoebe very much, but if the one that Phoebe wanted to marry was
Clarence, according to Joanna’s hatred towards Clarence, she would not be on intimate terms with
Phoebe.
There were two reasons why no one had mentioned about arranging the marriage between Phoebe
and Justin.
On the one hand, it was because of Justin. No matter how hard Joanna tried to persuade him, Justin
still had a tough attitude and refused the proposal. Therefore, Joanna could only give up the idea.
On the other hand, the Steward was a noble family and Phoebe was the only child of the family. Her
father loved her so much and pampered her a lot. Therefore, the Steward family would not allow her to
marry a cripple.
The combination of the above-mentioned two reasons was the primary reason why no one had
mentioned about the marriage between the two families.
As for Clarence, Joanna wished so much that he would get nothing. How would she arrange Phoebe to
marry him?
Dempsey was also afraid that if Clarence had too many powers, he would be out of control. Therefore,
when Stella appeared, he hurriedly arranged their marriage.
Phoebe calmed down herself and continued, “If the situation is like what you said just now, shouldn’t
you marry me? They will not be able to stop this, and you can take revenge on them as well.”
Clarence didn’t say anything and simply tapped the desk with his slender fingers. Phoebe didn’t know
what he was thinking at the moment.
“Phoebe, marrying me is like how Annie marrying Horace. It’s a win-win choice. You also know that I’m
the only child of my family, but I’m not good at managing company. Therefore, I will definitely marry a
businessman. I think you’re the best choice for me because I don’t want to marry a man that I’m not
familiar with.”
Clarence clam voice sounded after several seconds, “But you’re not the best choice for me.”
Phoebe pressed her lips together, “You fall for your ex-wife, right?”
Clarence’s expression became even colder, “Does it have anything to do with you?”
“Clare, I really can’t understand what you’re doing now? Why are you hung up on a woman? Don’t
forget who has helped you to get your current status. You said no one can make decisions for you, but
you obeyed your father’s decision and married her before, right?”
Phoebe added, “Moreover, I guess your father doesn’t know about her pregnancy, right?”
The whole office was suddenly overwhelmed by coldness.
Clarence looked at her coldly and asked, “Who told you?”
Phoebe clenched her hands. Her eyelashes were shaking, yet she still maintained a smile on her face,
“Walls have ears.”
She paused before continuing, “But you can rest assured. I won’t use this matter to threaten you, I just
want to…”
Clarence sneered, “Why do you think that I’m afraid of your threat?”
Phoebe froze.
Clarence stood up and walked to the French windows. With one hand in his pocket, he said
emotionlessly, “She was pregnant after divorcing me, why do you think that I will raise the child of the
other man? Moreover, even if it’s my child, do you think that I will care about it?”
“Even though you’re not sure whether this child is yours or not, if your father learns about its existence,
he will arrange a DNA test after the child’s delivery. Moreover, Clare, have you though of it, even
though the test shows that it’s not your child, you father will possibly… you know, he wants to weaken
your powers.”
Clarence curled his lips into a sarcastic smile, “You know him well.”
“It’s just my assumption.” Phoebe walked to him and said in a gentle voice, “Clare, it doesn’t matter
even though you don’t want to marry me for the time being. You can consider what I said just now and
give me your answer when you make your own choice.”
She added, “To show my sincerity, I will take part in the charity party as your companion tomorrow
night. In this way, your father’s plan will be ruined.”
…
After Phoebe’s leaving, Nathan knocked at the door, “Mr. Conrad, should I arrange a female companion
for you for the party tomorrow night?”
Clarence turned around. He took a glance at the door and said in a clam voice, “Isn’t she a ready
candidate?”
“Miss Steward?”
“She was true. At present, the most direct mean to distract my father’s attention is to marry Phoebe. It
really makes big profits with a small cost.”
Nathan was shocked, “Mr. Conrad, you mean…”
Clarence looked at him expressionlessly, “Will my life be easier after marrying Phoebe?”
Nathan was rendered speechless.
When did Mr. Conrad learn such black humor? It was really thrilling.
It seemed like Clarence didn’t expect his answer. He continued, “Is SG also invited by the charity
party?”
“Yes.” Nathan, who was frightened just now, came to his own senses and replied quickly, “Except for
proving a piece of jewelry according to the rules of the charity party, SG also asked its two jewelry
designers to provide their own works for the auction.”
“When did the two designers join SG?”
“…”
Nathan reminded him, “One of the designers is Modesty, the one who came to Paris for further study in
place of Mrs. Conrad. She came to the company to find you before and you give the chance that Mrs.
Conrad gave up to her.”
“I remember it.” Clarence took a glance at him, “Why are you so clear of it?”
Nathan smiled awkwardly and asked, “Do you have any other matters, Mr. Conrad?”
Clarence replied after a short while of silence, “Ask someone to get Stella’s work tomorrow.”
“May I ask Mr. James to auction it?”
“Ask the other person . It will be too obvious.”
Nathan replied, “All right. I will arrange it now.”
Nathan thought he could do this with the other identity.
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