Goodbye, My Wretched Love

Chapter 20

Chapter 20 None Of Your Business

Only then did Claire remember she had deleted Darren's number the previous day, so his name didn’t show on the caller ID.

Had she known he would call her, she would have blocked his number.

Claire remained silent.However, Darren assumed she was quiet out of guilt, so he grew angrier.

"Are those photos real?"

"Yes.So what?" Claire growled.

He had no right to question her.

"Look, we are divorced! I will do whatever I want and date the men of my I choice.It's none of your business!"

"I don't care about your private affairs or what you do, but I can't let you destroy yourself like this," Darren retorted.

"Don't think you can use your beauty to get married into a wealthy family.Rich men aren't as good as they seem.You won't be able to handle them once you see their true colors.I don't know who you're dating, but I know wealthy men are cunning.You will end up suffering in the end." Claire couldn't help but laugh at his statement.

"Oh, please.I know better than anyone how cunning and heartless wealthy men can be.You don't have to remind me.Anyway, you don't have to worry about it.He will never hurt me."

"Claire, don't be stubborn!"

Darren hissed through his teeth.

"Be responsible and think about the consequences before doing anything." Claire's jaw tightened.She didn't want to speak to him.

After all, she didn't owe him an explanation.

Claire continued to remain silent.

Darren took a deep breath and said, "I will compensate you for the necklace."

At first, Claire wanted to refuse the money from him.

But on second thought, she realized Bonita owed her money for breaking her necklace.иσνєℓєвσσк. ¢σмShe couldn't let go of her.

Darren deserved it for having such a stupid sister.

Claire continued to remain silent, for she didn't want to speak to him.

Darren paused.

"As I said before, you used to be a member of the Sampson family.You can count on me as long as I'm alive.I won't leave you alone.All you've to do is ask me for help.I will always support you."

Claire couldn't help but laugh.

Darren sounded confident and arrogant like always.It reminded Claire of what he had told her when they got married.

"Claire, I can't give you the love you want, but you are a member of the Sampson family.I'll give you the status and identity you deserve."

Claire used to love him a lot.She had been willing to endure everything for him and believed she could change him.

However, all her efforts had ended in vain.Darren didn't even fulfill his promise in the end.

"No need," Claire snapped coldly.

"I'd rather suffer than get your help for anything in life."

With that, Claire hung up the phone.She looked at the blank screen and took a deep breath.Her chest felt heavy.She couldn't comprehend her feelings.

Just then, the door flew open.

Taylor walked in; he was a picture of pure rage.

Claire's heart leaped to her throat.

Darren's phone call made her forget about the news.She realized her father must be equally worried.

After all, everyone must have assumed he was having an affair with someone, not realizing it was his daughter.

Taylor was indeed angry.

However, that wasn't because of the news.

"Claire! Do you still like that bastard? Why did you get drunk for him?" Claire recoiled in shock.

"I shouldn't have let go of him!" Taylor barked.

"The Quantum Group belongs to him, right? Fine! If I give one order, the stock price of his company would plummet.That guy will have to start from scratch.I'll make him suffer!"

Taylor angrily stomped his foot.He had concluded that Darren had broken his daughter's heart and wanted to kill him.

Claire hurriedly held Taylor's arm to comfort him.The murderous look on his face frightened her.

"Dad, calm down.Please don't be mad.I didn't get drunk because of Darren.I was having a great time with Haylee.I was happy, so I drank more than usual."

"Really?"

Taylor's face softened.

But soon, he remembered something and became furious again.

"l can't let go of him! The Sampson family has gone too far.They not only harmed you but also spread unnecessary rumors about you.Claire, I just have one question.Do you want to punish the Sampson family?"

Claire fell silent.She realized her father wasn't tolerant at all, especially when it came to her affairs.He hadn't punished the Sampson family yet because he still cared about her feelings.

Taylor assumed she was still in love with Darren and didn't want to hurt her feelings.Her father was ready to sacrifice everything for her.

Claire was moved.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

Since Claire's mother passed away, her father had been taking complete care of her, treating her like a princess.But she hated herself for making him worried. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

"Dad, you don't have to do anything.I don't care about those rumors.Besides, I've already had a plan.Those people who slandered me should have a clear conscience first."

At first, she never cared about the articles Haylee had planned to release on the internet.

Claire didn't want to be associated with those filthy people in any way.

However, they had crossed all limits now.She wanted to make them pay the price for messing with her.