Chapter 419 - 400: So She Was the Real Clown_2

"Alright."

Chloe Simpson nodded and headed to the place she and Chloe Fletcher had agreed upon.

From a distance, she could see Chloe in a bright yellow dress, bouncing over like a little oriole.

Just like back in the day.

Chloe Simpson’s lips turned up slightly.

All these years, and Chloe hadn’t changed a bit.

"Chloe, I’ve missed you so much. You have no idea, all these years I’ve wanted to secretly come back, but every time my dad finds out."

"As soon as he finds out, he’ll freeze my bank account, credit card, and stop giving me allowance. Back when we didn’t have money, he didn’t spoil me like this. Now, with money, he’s treating me like a canary in a cage."

"Isn’t it all for your own good?" Chloe Simpson smiled.

"Alright, alright, since he’s my dad, I won’t argue with him. Considering I’m his only daughter, even if there’s an inheritance, it’s all mine. Hahaha..."

Chloe Fletcher laughed carefree and heartily, just like when she was young.

Then she spent the entire day strolling with her.

They visited many places they frequented as children.

Not until they visited did Chloe Simpson realize how much had changed over the years.

The noodle shop they used to visit back then was long gone.

Who knows how many owners it had changed hands to.

Even the bakery where they secretly bought pastries was gone, the building no longer existed.

It had been redeveloped into a towering office building.

Chloe Fletcher didn’t mind, smiling, "See, only my feelings for you remain unwavering. No matter how things change, I’m still here for you. Moved? Cry your heart out, I’ll grudgingly accept you, marry me."

"Alright, I’ll marry you," Chloe Simpson nodded lightly.

Suddenly, Chloe Fletcher fell silent, then led her into a roadside café.

It was already dusk.

Through the café’s glass, they could see the sunset, the sky painted with beautiful red hues.

"Chloe, what’s really going on?"

Chloe Fletcher eventually sensed something was off.

"...Nothing. It’s been so many years, of course I’m different from before."

Chloe Simpson paused but didn’t speak.

"No, Chloe, my dad once told me that a person’s true nature is visible from a young age. Even after many years, you’re still the Chloe I know. Something must have happened."

Chloe Fletcher stared at her without blinking.

"..."

Chloe Simpson moved her fingers, picked up the glass in front of her, drank a large gulp, but still didn’t know how to begin.

"Where’s Auntie? I miss Auntie’s pancakes. I could never get them abroad. Let’s have dinner at your place tonight."

Seeing that Chloe Simpson didn’t want to talk, Chloe Fletcher didn’t press further and changed the topic.

But just mentioning missing Auntie’s pancakes caused Chloe Simpson to break down, tears streaming uncontrollably.

Tear after tear fell.

"Chloe, what on earth happened?"

Chloe Fletcher finally realized the severity of the situation.

"..."

Chloe Simpson, with every ounce of strength, tried to hold back the sobs, her body trembling, unable to utter a single word.

Chloe Fletcher came over and hugged her tightly, "Chloe, no matter what happens, I’m back. You’re not alone anymore."

Chloe Simpson sobbed in Chloe Fletcher’s arms for a long time until she finally calmed down.

"Chloe, my mom died in a car accident not long ago and she’s gone."

"So many things have happened over the years you were gone."

"It’s good that you’re back now. Yes, I’m not alone anymore."

Chloe Simpson opened her mouth, seeming to have countless words to say.

But after opening and closing her mouth numerous times, she only uttered these three sentences.

"Let it go, Chloe, everything is in the past. I’m back, and whatever happens, I’ll be here. You’re not alone anymore. No matter what happens, I’ll always be by your side in the future."

Chloe Fletcher didn’t ask anything, just hugged Chloe Simpson very tightly.

And Chloe Fletcher’s return seemed to truly infuse Chloe Simpson with significant strength.

She felt she could move forward more resolutely.

When it was time to return to the Johnson Family at night, she asked Chloe Fletcher one last question.

"Chloe, if someone really rich offered to compensate you, would you take it?"

"Of course! Even though my dad has a lot of money now and I don’t lack money, who would ever think they have too much money?"

"If there really is such a wealthy person, have them invest billions in my dad’s company directly. No need to think too much, just get some first. Hahaha!"

Chloe Fletcher’s eyes widened in an instant, looking like a little money grubber.

And at that moment, Chloe Simpson finally found her answer.

That night, when returning to the Johnson Family, Chloe Simpson went to talk with Old Sir of Johnson Family.

After listening to what she said, Mr. Johnson looked at her with disdain and contempt, laughing aloud, "Miss Simpson, if you’d said so earlier, you wouldn’t have had to suffer so much."

"Hmph, as someone who’s lived for decades, experienced plenty, I know exactly what kind of person you are at a glance."

"You’re just holding a trump card, unlike other women. If it weren’t for knowing Alexander in your youth, who knows how many times you’d be dead by now."

"However, once again, I’m warning you, you’re only holding a trump card, not an ace. You’d better weigh what your card is worth before you name your price."

After Soren Johnson finished speaking, Chloe Simpson finally understood why that mysterious man suggested she live a few luxurious days first.

Turns out, all the actions were just to make the Johnson Family and Wilson Family lower their guard.

And during this time, the more she could spend, the better.

"Old Sir, what do you think it’s worth?"

Chloe Simpson tightened her grip, staring intently at Soren Johnson.

"Ten million. You must disappear completely from Alexander’s world from now on."

Soren Johnson seemed to have anticipated that he’d eventually win, grinning smugly.

"Fine, ten million it is. But I want one more month of a luxurious life. And didn’t Mr. Johnson also say, I must stay at the Johnson Family and go nowhere for a while."

Chloe Simpson considered for a long time before nodding in agreement.

Soren Johnson wasn’t just anyone, since he already offered money.

She wouldn’t have much room to haggle even with the right.

Instead of getting entangled over money, why not ask for something more?

Besides, there are countless things in this world that can be converted into money, right?

When she asked for a month, Chloe Simpson was unsure.

She thought Soren Johnson was unlikely to agree.

But unexpectedly, Old Sir of Johnson Family agreed very quickly.

"Deal."

After speaking, Soren Johnson glanced at the living room screen.

"Alexander, you saw and heard everything just now. Finally, you know what kind of person this woman is, right?"

Chloe Simpson looked up abruptly, her heart pounding.

Turns out, Soren Johnson had calculated everything long ago.

It was at that moment she realized why Soren Johnson agreed so promptly.