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Chapter 35: Secretly very soft-hearted · Nov 04, 2026

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1 Chapter 1: Rebirth and married 2026-11-04
2 Chapter 2: It’s our wedding night 2026-11-04
3 Chapter 3: I am a married woman 2026-11-04
4 Chapter 4: I might kiss her before I can stop myself 2026-11-04
5 Chapter 5: I can’t trust this woman 2026-11-04
6 Chapter 6: The girl who saved him 2026-11-04
7 Chapter 7: Coax your wife to sleep 2026-11-04
8 Chapter 8: This man is absolutely hopeless 2026-11-04
9 Chapter 9: Her actions would speak far louder than her words. 2026-11-04
10 Chapter 10: You’ve watched me enough 2026-11-04
11 Chapter 11: How did you know it was Dominic’s men? 2026-11-04
12 Chapter 12: I’ll help you escape 2026-11-04
13 Chapter 13: So it was your doing,Julian 2026-11-04
14 Chapter 14: I will not tolerate anyone raising a hand against her 2026-11-04
15 Chapter 15: Thank you...for believing me 2026-11-04
16 Chapter 16: Take your time 2026-11-04
17 Chapter 17: Kiss your husband 2026-11-04
18 Chapter 18: I trust my wife 2026-11-04
19 Chapter 19: I am missing you 2026-11-04
20 Chapter 20: Let’s see how he reacts 2026-11-04
21 Chapter 21: Let her do whatever she wants 2026-11-04
22 Chapter 22: Women in love 2026-11-04
23 Chapter 23: Pat her head 2026-11-04
24 Chapter 24: Are you still hiring 2026-11-04
25 Chapter 25: Gathering the courage to walk in 2026-11-04
26 Chapter 26: Please support my wife 2026-11-04
27 Chapter 27: She was checking me out 2026-11-04
28 Chapter 28: Do you want me to help you? 2026-11-04
29 Chapter 29: Why did you marry me? 2026-11-04
30 Chapter 30: Dominic Sterling is also capable of shutting me out 2026-11-04
31 Chapter 31: Unexpectedly adorable 2026-11-04
32 Chapter 32: I should reward you for being considerate 2026-11-04
33 Chapter 33: Unless one of them was good at pretending 2026-11-04
34 Chapter 34: I’ll be the first to punish her 2026-11-04
35 Chapter 35: Secretly very soft-hearted 2026-11-04
36 Chapter 36: I will give you family discount 2026-11-04
37 Chapter 37: Too cute to eat 2026-11-04
38 Chapter 38: I need your help 2026-11-04
39 Chapter 39: I’ll break your hands 2026-11-04
40 Chapter 40: Learn to keep your mouth shut 2026-11-04
41 Chapter 41: What exactly do you think my wife is doing? 2026-11-04
42 Chapter 42: Why is Alex calling you 2026-11-04
43 Chapter 43: A jackpot he stumble upon 2026-11-04
44 Chapter 44: Wifey what have you done now 2026-11-04
45 Chapter 45: You have to take action 2026-11-04
46 Chapter 46: I never hired anyone to beat him 2026-11-04
47 Chapter 47: When were you planning to tell me about your other woman? 2026-11-04
48 Chapter 48: I’m the one who no longer wants your son 2026-11-04
49 Chapter 49: Disastrous news from their end 2026-11-04
50 Chapter 50: I still think you’re very handsome 2026-11-04

”W-What do you mean?” Julian asked, her face turning pale as she looked at Clara.

Before Clara could answer, one of the boutique employees suddenly spoke up.

”Now that I think about it... this lady was the one who bumped into me outside the fitting rooms.”

It was the same employee Julian had ”accidentally” collided with while carrying the rejected gowns.

In an instant, everyone’s attention shifted to Julian.

Even Grace’s expression darkened.

”That’s right,” Grace said, recalling what had happened earlier. ”You said you were going to check on Clara.”

Her sharp gaze settled on Julian.

”But you never came back with her.”

Clara’s lips curled into a faint smile.

”That’s true.”

She looked at Julian with an innocent expression.

”You said you were coming to check on me...”

She tilted her head.

”But I never saw you.”

Julian stood frozen.

Her lips parted, wanting to explain herself, yet no words came out.

For the first time since arriving at the boutique, she felt as though the situation had completely slipped out of her control.

This was supposed to be her chance to ruin Clara’s image in front of Grace.

Instead...

She was the one being cornered.

”A-Are you accusing me of stealing?” Julian finally managed to ask.

Clara simply shrugged.

”I’m not accusing anyone.”

She smiled calmly.

”I’m only stating the facts.”

She then glanced at the employee.

”And since the staff witnessed what happened, I think their testimony should be taken seriously.”

Julian’s face darkened.

She was just about to lose her temper when Clara spoke again.

”But I still think we should review the surveillance footage.”

She turned to the manager.

”It will clear up everyone’s doubts and help us understand exactly what happened.”

Several employees immediately nodded in agreement.

”Mrs. Sterling is right.”

”It’ll be much easier if we just check the cameras.”

Julian instinctively looked around.

The more people agreed with Clara, the faster her heart pounded.

If the footage was played...

Everything would be exposed.

Her fingers tightened into fists.

No...

The cameras can’t be checked.

Although she hadn’t entered Clara’s fitting room, the footage would clearly show her deliberately bumping into the employee carrying the gowns.

That alone would be enough to make everyone suspicious.

Think...

There has to be another way.

Forcing a smile, she looked at Grace.

”Mrs. Sterling, perhaps we’re making this into a much bigger issue than it really is.”

”It’s only a ruby.”

”Surely there’s no need to involve everyone over such a small misunderstanding.”

Grace didn’t even spare her a glance.

”To you, it may be just a ruby.” Her voice was calm but carried undeniable authority.

”But to me...” She looked Julian straight in the eye.

”It’s my daughter-in-law’s reputation.”

Julian’s smile instantly stiffened.

Standing beside Grace, Clara couldn’t help but glance at her in surprise.

She truly hadn’t expected Grace to defend her so firmly.

Just then, the manager turned toward one of the employees.

”Go to the security room and bring up the surveillance footage.”

”Yes, Manager.”

The employee had barely taken two steps when another voice echoed from the far end of the boutique.

”Manager!”

Everyone turned. A cleaner came running over, slightly out of breath. In her gloved hand was something sparkling brilliantly under the lights.

”The ruby!” The manager’s eyes widened. ”You found it?”

The cleaner nodded repeatedly. ”I was sweeping near the fitting rooms when I noticed something shining underneath one of the display shelves.”

She carefully handed the gemstone over. ”I believe this is what everyone has been looking for.”

The manager examined it before letting out a long sigh of relief.

”It is.”

Silence fell over the boutique.

Clara slowly folded her arms.

”So...” She looked at the manager. ”The ruby wasn’t stolen after all.”

The manager’s face flushed with embarrassment.

”I’m... terribly sorry, Mrs. Sterling.”

She bowed deeply. ”It appears the stone came loose from the gown and rolled underneath the display shelf. We made a mistake.”

Grace’s expression remained cold.

”A mistake?” Her tone was steady, yet every word carried weight.

”You accused my daughter-in-law of theft without confirming the facts.”

The manager lowered her head even further. ”I sincerely apologize.”

Meanwhile, Julian quietly let out a breath of relief.

The ruby had been found. Which meant... there was no reason to check the surveillance footage anymore.

Just as she thought she had escaped— Clara’s gentle voice rang out once again.

”I’m glad the ruby has been found.” She smiled sweetly.

”But...” Her gaze slowly shifted toward Julian.

”I still think we should review the surveillance footage.”

Julian’s smile froze.

Clara continued in the same calm tone. ”After all...I’d like to know who the real culprit is.”

The color instantly drained from Julian’s face.

The relief she had felt only moments ago disappeared without a trace, and she had become pale... once again.

***

”We’re extremely sorry for the inconvenience, Mrs. Sterling,” the manager said, bowing repeatedly.

Even after Clara assured her that everything was fine, the manager continued apologizing.

Clara simply smiled.

She had originally intended to insist on reviewing the surveillance footage.

However, after glancing at Julian, she noticed the woman looked as though she were about to faint from sheer panic.

She’s already scared out of her wits. No need to push her any further today.

With that thought, Clara generously let the matter end there.

Unfortunately for the boutique... Grace wasn’t nearly as forgiving.

”I no longer have any interest in these gowns,” Grace said coldly.

The manager’s face turned pale.

”Mrs. Sterling, please—”

Grace raised a hand, stopping her.

”My daughter-in-law was falsely accused of theft in your boutique.” She looked around the store. ”That alone is enough reason for me to never return.”

The manager’s heart sank.

”And from today onward,” Grace continued, ”neither I nor the Sterling family will be purchasing anything from this boutique again.”

Without another word, she turned and walked toward the exit.

The manager stood rooted to the spot, wishing she could turn back time.

***

Outside, the chauffeur had already opened the car door. Just as Grace was about to get in, Clara suddenly called out.

”Mom.”

Grace paused. She turned around to find Clara standing a few steps behind her.

”...Thank you.”

Grace frowned. ”For what?”

”For taking my side back there.”

For a brief moment, Grace didn’t know how to respond. But then her lips twitched.

”Who said I took your side?”

Clara blinked.

”I simply don’t tolerate people making accusations without evidence.” Her expression remained perfectly composed. ”It had nothing to do with you.”

Clara nodded thoughtfully.

”I see.”

Grace secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Good. She believed it.

Then Clara smiled.

”So... if Julian had been the one accused instead of me... you would’ve defended her the same way?”

Grace froze.

”...”

She opened her mouth. Then closed it again. Because after thinking about it carefully... the answer was no.

Clara watched the silence with an amused smile.

”So you really were taking my side.”

Grace immediately looked away.

”I was protecting the Sterling family’s reputation.”

”Mm-hmm.”

”And as my daughter-in-law, you represent this family.”

”I understand.”

”So don’t misunderstand.”

”I won’t.”

Grace finally looked back at her.

Only to find Clara grinning from ear to ear.

”...Why are you smiling like that?”

Clara clasped her hands behind her back. ”Nothing.”

She leaned forward slightly.

”I just think...”

”...my mother-in-law is secretly very soft-hearted.”

Grace’s ears instantly grew warm.

”Nonsense.”

She quickly got into the car before Clara could tease her any further.

As the door closed, Clara couldn’t hold back her laughter. Through the tinted window, she caught Grace pretending to look outside...even though the faint blush on her ears had already given her away.

’One down three to go.’

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