Chapter 596
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As soon as Arthur said these words, Claire’s heart skipped a beat, and her palms gradually broke out in a thin layer of sweat.
Although she looked carefree, her cheeks couldn’t help but flush when she heard this. “This, this is a joke, right?
“Mr. Jarrett, you’ve met countless people. I’m a woman with a scumbag ex–husband, two children, and about to be a grandmother. If anyone hears this, they’ll laugh their teeth off.”
As Claire spoke, her speech became faster and more incoherent. After she finished speaking, she laughed twice more.
Arthur didn’t say anything, but looked at her with a smile. “Come on, have some tea.
After saying so much in one breath, Claire was really thirsty. She picked up the teacup again and drank all the tea in one gulp. Then she thought of something and patted her head.
She thought, “This man is indeed worthy of sitting in that seat. His words and the aura he exudes can instantly lead my thoughts astray. I almost forget why I come to see him today!
“What’s wrong?” Arthur asked, seeing Claire’s conflicted expression.
Claire straightened her back when he asked, and met his eyes with a serious expression. “Mr. Jarrett, I have a few things to tell you today. It’s a bit of a long story and may take up some of your time. Please forgive me.”
Arthur nodded and leaned back comfortably on the sofa, resting his head on one hand as he looked at Claire. “It’s alright, take your time. We have the whole night.”
“Alright, I’ll begin then. First of all, I want to apologize to you.” After saying that, Claire stood up and bowed sincerely to Arthur.
As soon as Claire stood up, Arthur adjusted from his comfortable sitting position and sat up straight to look at her. “You are apologizing for what happened all those years ago?”
Arthur hit the nail on the head. Claire nodded and sat down. “Yes, Mr. Jarrett.
“Years ago, during the war in Astamia, I was a young war correspondent and a military medic. I remember clearly that Clusia had been supporting Astamia during that time.
“One day, I received an order from my newspaper agency in Clusia to take photos of the situatio course, I went, as it was part of my job.
“I was afraid of encountering enemy troops, so I disguised myself well. However, it was as if fate even walked halfway when I ran into them.
at the battlefront. Of
against me. I hadn’t
“There were five or six of them, all strong men. Seeing me, they may have been overcome by some kind of animalistic desire because they dragged me into their tent.
“They tried to force me to submit to them, to become their plaything. I would rather die than follow, so I could only. struggle desperately, revealing my identity and threatening them with death.
“Perhaps at that time, Clusia still held some influence, and they were afraid of causing an international incident. So they didn’t force me but just locked me up. However, one of them still wouldn’t give up and secretly drugged my food with aphrodisiacs.
“I had some medical skills, but I was starving at the time, and the air was thick with gunpowder. By the time I was almost full, I realized something was wrong with the food.
“I thought to myself, this is bad. Luckily, an explosion rang out, and in the ensuing chaos, they had to rush out for formation.
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“Taking advantage of the distraction, I dragged my drugged body and escaped while no one was paying attention.
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“The battlefield was at its most dangerous point, and no one noticed me as I fled. However, this stroke of luck did nothing to stop the drug from taking effect.
“As I gradually felt the strange changes within my body, I happened to see a crumbling ruin ahead.
“I thought it would be best to hide inside temporarily until the drug wore off.
“So I ran in, never expecting that I would encounter you there, wounded by a bullet.
Claire glanced at Arthur sheepishly as she spoke.
Arthur returned to his relaxed posture, propping his head on his hand and staring intently at Claire, listening attentively.
However, just like Claire, he raised an eyebrow slightly when he heard about encountering his wounded self. “And then you proceeded to, well.”
Claire’s face flushed bright red, and she nodded. “That’s right, it was like that, what you’re thinking. I’m so embarrassed. I really didn’t mean to do that. You were shot in that situation, and I…
“Maybe it was your looks that really struck me at that moment.”
Claire lowered her head as she spoke, unable to look directly at the person in front of her. Finally, she whispered, “After it was over, my body had basically recovered. When I heard someone outside looking for you, I ran away.
“Hank was there later, and he was shot too. You should know what happened after that. There’s no need to repeat it.
“I’m really sorry. I’ve always known you were there. I secretly saw your ID card in your pocket when it was over.
“I’ve always remembered you!/a‘
“But your status later on was so high that I was even more embarrassed to let Hank come to you directly. Of course, Hank didn’t mean that either. He’s great and has been very reassuring to me over the years.
“He didn’t intend to acknowledge you at first. But now that he has, it doesn’t matter anymore.”
