"Mariah should have told you about the requirements, right?" Claire shook her head in confusion.
"I bought that clinic for five million back then," the man continued. "The money has been given to Mariah. But in recent years, property prices have skyrocketed. The clinic is now worth more than those five million."
"Now it is worth millions at least. Your Smith family cannot afford this money, and I don't need it either. If you want to take that clinic back, it depends on your performance."
After speaking, the man stood up from his seat and walked towards Claire. Her beautiful eyes narrowed as she stepped back warily, saying, "Mr. Sam, didn't Aunt Mariah tell you that I'm already married?"
The man sneered, "Do you really think that man can satisfy you in bed? Let me tell you, he has never been seen around any female. Everyone suspects he might be gay."
"Although the Miller family is the richest family now, my family is not worse than them."
"Little Miss, you just want to find someone rich to marry. Instead of being with that gay man, why don't you be with me? I'm willing to do everything for you."
"Moreover, Mariah has already sold you to me. It's not up to you to decide whether you agree or not." Claire's heart sank, realizing she had fallen into Mariah's trap.
Perhaps helping her to regain the clinic was all just a pretense, and Mariah might have gained some benefits from this in secret! Moreover, from what he said, his family's strength seemed very strong, and even her husband's family could not threaten him.
How dare this old woman trick her! For now, she had to find a way to deal with this old man. Claire tightened her fists and watched the man's movements with a vigilant gaze, saying, "Mr. Sam, your grudges with Aunt Mariah have nothing to do with me. I only came here to take back the clinic, and of course, I didn't intend to take it for free."
"Although the price you have offered is high, I will try my best to raise it as soon as possible." But the man sneered and said, "Money? Where would a country girl like you get that much money to pay me?"
Claire was angry and retorted, "Do you think I am a three-year-old kid who can easily be fooled by a few words from you?" As the man approached step by step, Claire pursed her lips and tightly held a shiny, small silver needle in her hand. Although it was small, it was very deadly and could immobilize a person. This time she had fallen into Mariah's trap.
However, if this ugly old man intended to force himself on her, she wouldn't think twice before harming him. She wouldn't let him take advantage of her. As the man was getting nearer, the bodyguard rushed in, saying in a panicked voice,
"Boss, something is wrong. A lot of people from the Miller Group are outside the building, ready to enter."
The man's mood changed drastically upon hearing this information, and his tone became a little panicked as he asked, "The Miller Group? What are they here for? Don't tell me they are here for that girl over there."
The bodyguard hurriedly replied, "Your guess is right, boss. They specifically asked for Miss Smith." Claire was stunned; she didn't expect Alex to come to her rescue, but she felt thankful.
The Miller Group has a very strong presence throughout the city, and it also has the most powerful security group in City A. This made the man very terrified.
Alexander Miller is very mysterious; he doesn't usually show his face in public, and if any reporter posts his picture on the internet, he wouldn't think twice before taking it down.
Just now, the man was just bluffing to get the pretty girl to his bed and dump her later. He didn't know Alexander Miller would show up just after a few minutes. Claire straightened her back and looked directly at the bald old man without fear, saying, "Looks like we have to end this drama here, Mr. Sam. As you can see, my people have arrived. I have to leave."
His face turned pale as he looked at Claire's fearless appearance and began to have second thoughts. Could it be that this rural girl has captured the heart of the cold and ruthless Alexander Miller?
At first, he didn't take it seriously and didn't bother to check her background. He just thought that Alexander wouldn't find out since they didn't have any emotional feelings for each other.
With that thought, Sam's attitude immediately changed. He became more respectful and smiled, "Miss Smith, it was all a misunderstanding. I apologize for any offense."
"We can discuss the matter of the clinic when we have time. This is my business card. I won't disturb you today." Claire breathed a sigh of relief, took the business card, and smiled politely, "Then I will take my leave, Mr. Sam. Please excuse me."
She turned gracefully and left with calm steps. After leaving the building, several tall and strong men in black approached her and said, "Mrs. Miller, the boss ordered us to escort you home."
Claire nodded, and she was escorted by the bodyguards. Just like that, she left the banquet hall. It wasn't until she was seated in the car that Claire realized her palms were soaked with sweat. Claire couldn't help but ask, "How did your boss know that I was here?"
As soon as the words fell, there was silence in the car, and the bodyguards remained quiet, seemingly having no intention of answering. Seeing this, she had no choice but to give up.
After a while, Claire was sent back to the Millers' villa. As soon as she entered, the housekeeper hurriedly walked up to her and asked, "Where did you go this late, miss? Did you do something to upset the master?"
"The master is in a bad mood now. Please go and see him!"
Claire was puzzled and didn't know what she had done to upset the young master, but she still followed the butler's instructions and went upstairs.