Emma finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Clara's words . The only way to make desire to reconnect with that man was to claim that the baby in her belly Clara let go of any belonged to him . But soon after , Emily called . " What did you say ? " Emma asked . She immediately searched some obscure websites and was horrified to find videos of herself with various men . Is this Clara's doing ? She didn't have time to confront Clara ; she had to handle this situation first . If the big shot finds out , it's all over ! " Mom , no matter how much it costs , you have to help me sort this out . Dad must not find out . I can't let everything I've worked for go to waste . I'll also look for someone on my end . For now , let's leave it at that ." After hanging up , Emma called someone who frequently helped her with such matters . In the study , Michael reviewed a detailed report sent by Eric . His brow furrowed as he read about Clara's ex - boyfriend , with whom she had been involved for three years . Three years ... Whatever was meant to happen , whether it was right or wrong , just did . It all happened . Michael's grip on the documents on his desk tightened unconsciously . At the same time , Eric discovered that the unknown number belonged to Emma . It seems the lesson I gave Bennett Enterprise didn't quite hit the mark , Michael thought to himself . " Eric , make Bennett Enterprise pay a bit more . Just be careful not to push them too far ." Michael gritted his teeth as he spat out those words . He wished he could bankrupt Bennett Enterprise and put an end to Emma once and for all . But remembering his promise to Clara to help her regain control of Bennett Enterprise , he decided to teach them another lesson instead . Meanwhile , Clara was in the kitchen , making herself a bowl of noodles . As she sat at the dining table eating , Michael walked over , pulled out a chair , and sat down . She deliberately avoided looking at him , though her heart was racing . He must have looked into my ex - boyfriend and Emma by now . " Why did you break up with your ex - boyfriend ? " Michael asked , his mind preoccupied with the photos of her with her ex - boyfriend from the report . 1/3 11:52 Sat , Oct 18 M ... She had looked so happy and carefree , nestled against him , a stark contrast to how she was now . " I didn't expect you to care about my old relationships , Mr. Goodman . If you're curious , I can tell you . But shouldn't you be more interested in the photo Emma sent you ? " Clara continued to eat her noodles without lifting her head . Despite Michael's intense gaze , he couldn't spot any cracks in her composure . " I'm actually more interested in what happened between you and your ex - boyfriend. How did you two break up ? " He poured himself a glass of water from the jug on the table , keeping his eyes fixed on her as she ate . Clara looked up , ready to accuse him of being intrusive , but the seriousness in his gaze made her realize that avoiding the subject wouldn't help . " He went abroad , and I stayed here . That's how we broke up , " she replied with a calm tone as if she were discussing someone else's life . " Why didn't you go abroad ? It seems you didn't love him at all , " he said , growing more irritated at her nonchalant attitude . Clara shrugged . " Did he love me ? He went abroad anyway ." Noticing his furrowed brows , she added , " There aren't that many grand love stories in this world . You don't love me either , yet you married me . You let Jade get pregnant and left her out there alone . So , do you have someone you love ? " Michael's expression darkened , and he was at a loss for words . Clara's question lingered in his mind . Do I have someone I love ? He couldn't shake off the memory of that strange night . Do I love Jade ? Not really . I know very well that I'm only attached to that one unusual night , not to Jade . Seeing his pained expression , Clara thought she had hit a nerve . She quickly finished her noodles and headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes . Meanwhile , Emma anxiously awaited Emily's response . She had already contacted her sources to handle the situation , but they informed her that the videos had been released by a hacker , and tracking him down was impossible . 2/3 11:52 Sat , Oct 18 M ... " Emma , this is a tough one . I found a skilled person willing to take on this job , but the fee is a little steep ... " " How much ? " Emma pressed her mother , noticing her hesitation . " Five ... million . " " That much ? " Emma slumped onto the bed , clenched her fists , and said firmly , " We have to sort this out ! Go to my room and sell my designer bag and some jewelry . Mom , sell yours too ! We need to come up with this money ! " " Oh , and I have a bit of cash on hand . I'll transfer it to you . " The big shot had just wired her a million this month . With what she had left and by selling a few more things , she should be able to raise enough . There was no way she could let her father find out ; otherwise , she would face serious consequences ! Send Gifts B 3/3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!