Babel Novel
God 233
God 233
Chapter 233 Announce Our Relationship
Osborne looked at Clarissa, whose expression was serious and determined, and he felt a resolve settle within him.
He nodded in agreement. “Alright, I’m with you on this!
“But we can’t just announce it casually. We need the right moment, a grand occasion where all the big shots from Skyefall will be present.”
Osborne believed that this was the fastest way to gain recognition and complete the trial.
Clarissa considered this for a moment, her brow furrowing in thought.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up. “Osborne, in three days, there’s going to be a lavish wedding in Mayby City! The Ashford family and the Caldwell family are tying the knot, and I’ve received an invitation!
“Why don’t we announce our relationship at that wedding?”
Osbome froze for a second.
“You mean Ophelia and Wesley’s wedding?”
“Yes! That’s the one! Did they invite you too? I remember you know them, although your relationship might be a bit rocky.” Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
Osborne was momentarily taken aback.
Rocky? That was an understatement. Ophelia was his ex–wife, and their past was anything but smooth.
Only a handful of people knew about their history, and that included the Caldwell family.
Looking at Clarissa, he felt a weight on his chest
“Clarissa, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you, something I haven’t been honest about. After you hear this, you can decide whether you still want to announce our relationship.”
She blinked, curiosity piqued. “What is it?”
Taking a deep breath, Osborne steadied himself and said, “I’ve been married before. Three years ago, I tied the knot, and just before I met you, I got divorced. My ex–wife is Ophelia.”
As the words left his lips, Osborne felt a surprising
He studied Clarissa’s face, unsure how she would react
ising sense of relief wash over him.
After all, who would want a boyfriend with a divorce
ivorce under his belt?
To his astonishment,
Clarissa broke into a smile.
“Osborne, you finally said it! I’ve known for a while, you know. Aunt Donna did some digging and told me everything, even about how you were mistreated during those three years with the Caldwell family.
“Please don’t be mad at me for keeping it to myself. I didn’t want you to feel inferior or think you weren’t good enough for me, so I pretended not to
know
“Now that you’ve told me, I’m genuinely happy!
“I want you to know that I don’t care about your past. What matters to me is you–who you are today. Let’s leave the past behind and focus on our future together, alright?”
She squeezed his hand tightly.
Osborne felt a
ta jolt of emotion at her words. Clarissa had known all along about his marriage and Ophelia, yet she chose to act obliviously for his sake.
Her intention to announce their relationship at Ophelia’s wedding was likely a way for her to stand by him and help him reclaim his dignity.
Chapter 233 Announce Our Relationship
At that moment, he felt overwhelmed with gratitude.
He pulled her into a warm embrace. “Clarissa, I can’t express how lucky I feel to have you in my life. Let’s make our announcement at Ophelia and Wesley’s wedding!”
Clarissa beamed
“Absolutely! Just three days away! I can hardly wait!”
Osborne shared her excitement, feeling a flutter of anticipation in his chest.
For the rest of the day, they delved into studying the Fate Staff, but their efforts yielded little progress. Clarissa sensed a connection to the staff, yet she couldn’t tap into its power.
“I think it might be because my power level is still too low,” Clarissa said, biting her lip in concentration.
“Class B+ is too low? You’re already stronger than I am!” Osborne exclaimed, genuinely impressed.
Clarissa smiled, “Oh, come on! In my eyes, you’ll always be the strongest. I’m just your little sidekick, here to support you.”
Her playful tone lightened the mood. Osborne gently patted Clarissa on the head, deeply moved..
He thought. “What a wonderful woman she is!”
Clarissa put away her Fate Staff, deciding to wait until she advanced to Class A power master before trying again. The power of the statue had already entered her body, but she had only absorbed a stall fraction of it. She could feel that Class B+ was far from her limit: Clarissa would soon break through to Class A and become a power master.
Osborne looked at her with great envy.
He still hadn’t figured out how to consolidate the soul of powers to advance to Class B.
“Clarissa, take your time with your research. I have some things to prepare and might not be around tomorrow,” Osborne said.
Clarissa’s expression hardened abruptly. She grabbed Osborne’s arm with a sense of urgency. “Osborne, you’re going to the Chevalier family’s diamond mine, aren’t you? I have a feeling they won’t just hand over a ten–billion–dollar diamond mine without some sort of scheme behind it “
Her face was etched with concem.
Osborne smiled gently, “I know there’s a scheme, but I have to go. We’re talking about ten billion dollars here–it’s rightfully mine, so I have to get it back. Don’t worry, I’m confident everything will be fine.
*And besides, I’m planning to marry you someday, so I need to make a lot of money!”