Chapter 206

Clara: "..." "Come on boss, don't look at me like that. I only held back ‘cause of you, and ‘cause she helped me out before. Don't worry, I'd never hurt her." Clara gave his shoulder a light pat. "As long as you know your limits." After giving some final words, Clara left with Jessica. Noticing Jessica staying quiet, Clara asked, "What's on your mind?" "It's nothing, really. Just feels like... Alexander acts totally different around you." "So it's about that, huh? He's pretty much like a kid I raised, super reliant on me. But you—are you really into him?" Jessica nodded. "Yeah. But he feels kind of cold towards me." "Jessica, I gotta be real with you—Alexander's not worth it. He lives on the edge, it's dangerous. You'll never be happy with someone like that, and he's not someone who can offer you anything solid." "I'm not asking for anything from him! I'm not with him for money or status! Even if he's living on the edge, I'm not afraid to stand beside him!" Clara sighed. Yep, still dee