Novel Xo
Chapter 360
Chapter 360
Chapter 360: Can’t Just Smile and Move On?
Chapter 360: Can I Just Smile and Move On?
“Cough, cough… Sean Vanderbilt suddenly coughed lightly, turning to Claire Donovan with an
extremely earnest expression. “Claire. I don’t have any female friends around me, not a single one.
The situations you mentioned will never happen to me, believe me.”
Claire looked at him, blinked twice, and then burst into laughter. “Ha ha… Sean, I wasn’t implying
you, ha ha… I know I’ve been complaining a lot tonight, but I truly wasn’t making veiled
references.”
Whether Sean Vanderbilt knew it or not, he realized that at times like this, if he didn’t make a
stance, he might inadvertently become a casualty. He reached out, pulling Claire Donovan into his
embrace and planted a firm kiss on her smooth forehead. “Let the past be the past. Living our lives
well is what matters most!”
With Sean Vanderbilt’s company, Claire Donovan’s internal turmoil finally eased. Indeed, fretting
over the grudges of the previous generation was an unwise preoccupation.
A peaceful night passed.
The next day.
The daytime on the island was sunny and bright. Waking up in the morning, opening the window, and
being greeted by the sea–scented air lifted her spirits.
Today, the organizers were hosting a celebration banquet on the cruise ship. Suzanne Jenkins and
Cassie Palmer had work and had to leave the same day. After sending them off. Claire Donovan and
Julia Sanders, after getting ready meticulously, joined Sean Vanderbilt and Frederick Vanderbilt on
the cruise.
Many attendees of the jewelry exhibition stayed for the celebration banquet, making the large cruise
ship bustling with activity. As soon as Claire Donovan appeared, she was surrounded by a group of
people. The news of YJYO seeking collaboration with Sinclaire Jewelry had spread, and many came to
congratulate her with pleasantries.
Claire wasn’t particularly fond of such socializing. After a round of conversation, she was already
parched. Fortunately, Sean Vanderbilt, utilizing his status as CEO of Vanderbilt Group, manage divert the crowd, giving Claire a breather.
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“Ah, fame has its downsides. When I was running a studio, I was so low–key that no one knew me. It was so relaxing then, doing whatever I wanted. Now… Ah…”
She sighed twice, prompting Sean Vanderbilt to chuckle softly.
“To grow a company, such networking is essential. You’ll get used to it.”
Claire Donovan, lazily swirling her drink in her glass, glanced at Sean Vanderbilt with mild annoyance. “But I’ve never seen the grand CEO of Vanderbilt Group engaging in such networking.”
Sean Vanderbilt took a sip of his wine and whispered in her ear, “That’s because I have Gabriel, Logan, Victor, and others. I usually avoid such events.”
Claire Donovan hummed in frustration, envying those with siblings to share such burdens. Unlike her. who was all alone. For small matters, Julia Sanders and others could help, but when it came to major issues, they were quicker to flee than rabbits.
Sighing again, she was interrupted.
“Claire.”
Joseph Felix approached Claire Donovan and Sean Vanderbilt, holding a glass of wine and moving slowly. Sean Vanderbilt saw him and subtly frowned, shaking his head discreetly.
Joseph Felix, however, had eyes only for Claire Donovan, oblivious to Sean Vanderbilt’s gesture. Reaching Claire’s side, he smiled, “You promised yesterday to have a proper talk with me today.”
Claire Donovan took a sip of her drink, a flash of annoyance crossing her deep brown eyes. But when she lifted her head, the irritation was gone, replaced by a sweet smile on her pretty, delicate face
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Joseph Felix smiled happily, “I’ve arranged a private room with the organizers. Let’s talk there.”
Claire tilted her head in agreement, and Joseph Felix led her towards the cabin, with Sean Vanderbilt following with a sigh and a shake of his head.
The rest room arranged by the organizers was quite nice – spacious, fully stocked with drinks, and
en had three comfortable armchairs. Claire Donovan sat down, kicked off her high heels, and with feet on the carpet. her eves gleaming with mirth, she fixed Joseph Felix with a stare. “What d
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Joseph Felix poured three glasses of wine before finally turning his gaze to Claire Donovan. It was then that he noticed the mocking curl at the corner of her mouth, chilling his heart. With caution, he asked, “Claire, what’s the matter?”
Claire raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a cold sneer. “Nothing’s the matter. Why would anything be? Lord Felix, please speak up, I’m quite busy.”
The words Joseph Felix had intended to say got stuck in his throat at Claire Donovan’s attitude. But he knew this was his only chance; missing it would mean Claire would never grant him another
opportunity.
After a moment of hesitation, he began, “Claire, I know you don’t particularly like me as your
father…”
“Ha…” Claire’s light laugh cut him off. She shook her finger, her sneer growing. “Not ‘don’t particularly like, but loathe. Utterly loathe. And I’ve never regarded you as my father.”
Sean Vanderbilt shook his head slightly, lowering his gaze. Claire wasn’t usually harsh, but her attitude towards Joseph Felix had soured again after last night’s conversation with Mia Ashworth. It wasn’t just a change for the worse, but outright disgust.
Previously, he had warned Joseph Felix, knowing that whatever he said to Claire at this point would be in vain. Claire’s disdain for her father was too deep–rooted; how could she possibly sit down and
have a heart–to–heart?
Unfortunately, Joseph Felix didn’t heed his warning.
Joseph Felix was taken aback by Claire’s words, his grip tightening on the glass as he looked into her eyes, hurt. “Claire, after all, I am your biological father. Why do you…..”
“How do I what?” Claire’s eyebrows lifted slightly, her bare feet swinging carelessly under the chair. If not for the chill in her words, one might think she was having a heartwarming chat with Joseph Felix.
“Lord Felix, my mother died with a heart full of resentment, and I grew up devoid of a father’s love
hanks to you. So, do you think I can just smile and let all this hate go?”
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