Vouchers Sometimes , a man being too considerate isn't always a good thing … Once she was accepted into the doctoral program , Damian would probably propose to her again . After the plane landed , Damian called Lindsay . " Contact the owner of unit 1603 at Willow Creek Villas . I want to buy that property . " The card Claudine took had long been frozen , so the Willow Creek Villas property could only be rented by her . Once he bought the property , she naturally couldn't continue staying there to disturb Audrey . Without a place to stay , she'd have to come back , and Darla would have someone to look after her . " Yes , Mr. Barrette ! " Lindsay's workhorse nature allowed her to reply even before she was fully awake . She glanced at the time . Two in the morning ! Heh . As Damian's assistant , she was already used to being on call twenty - four hours a day . There was no other way ! He paid her too well ! After hanging up , Lindsay could only get out of bed and start working . " Willow Creek Villas , unit … " It was only then that she remembered - that was where Mrs. Barrette was living now , wasn't it ? Claudine was a little surprised to receive another message from Roberto . After all , Roberto's businesses were all overseas now , so he shouldn't be returning to the country anytime soon . Roberto invited her to dinner at a restaurant , saying that he had recently acquired a Ruby - Encrusted Regal Vase and wanted Claudine's help to appraise its value as a collectible . Claudine still hadn't properly thanked Roberto for what happened at the last auction , so she took this opportunity to offer to treat him , hoping to show some hospitality . 0.0 % 03.54 chapter35 She chose the famous Riverton Restaurant as their dining spot . On the day of their appointment , Bronzevale was hit by a heavy snowfall . 11 288 Vouchers Ever since her surgery , Claudine had been sensitive to the cold . She wore a Max Mara teddy bear - dyed alpaca robe , layered over a pleated high - neck top by Issey Miyake and a jacquard vest from Dries Van Noten , with a woolen skirt lined with silk crepe on the bottom . This outfit kept her warm while perfectly accentuating her figure . Her hair was loosely tied at the back , a few strands falling casually to frame her face , making her swan - like neck look even more graceful . As soon as Claudine arrived at the restaurant , she drew the attention of many people . Some even took out their phones to snap photos , thinking she must be a celebrity . Claudine had reserved a private room on the top floor , and a waiter led her to the elevator . But unexpectedly , as soon as she entered the elevator , Claudine saw someone she knew . Desmond Norton ! To call him an acquaintance was a stretch ; they had barely spoken , only meeting once on her wedding day . He was Damian's brother , and they had all grown up together . Desmond was clearly surprised to see Claudine . Out of courtesy , Claudine nodded at him , but Desmond frowned , turning his face away with an expression of disdain and disgust . Claudine was never close to him , and seeing his attitude , she certainly wasn't going to make a fool of herself . Damian's friends had always looked down on her , thinking she wasn't good enough for him . Now that she and Damian were about to divorce , there was even less reason to associate with these people . The elevator soon reached the top floor . When Desmond saw Claudine getting out on the same floor , the contempt and disgust in his eyes deepened . Just as Claudine was about to step out , he blocked her way and spoke . " Claudine , you're really annoying like this . Wouldn't it be better to just stay at home ? Why do you have to come here and embarrass yourself ? " Claudine was baffled . How was she embarrassing herself by coming here ? She looked at the waiter beside her . " Is the owner of Riverton Restaurant named Norton ? " 35.1 % 08:54 chapter35 1288 Vouchers The waiter quickly shook his head . Claudine then turned to the scowling Desmond . " I thought this place belonged to your family ! " With that , Claudine shot Desmond a look of utter disdain and walked out of the elevator . Desmond was left standing there in a daze . Was Claudine mocking him just now ? She actually dared to look down on him ! Desmond snorted coldly , walked out of the elevator , and headed in the opposite direction from Claudine . Even before he got close , he could already hear laughter coming from inside . As soon as the private room door opened , he was greeted by a scene of extravagant revelry . To celebrate Audrey's return to the country and her birthday , Damian had really gone all out . Not only had he found a priceless antique vase as a gift , but he had also booked the largest private room at Riverton Restaurant and gathered all their friends . 08:54