Chapter 293: The Burden of Fate

Claire had her reasons for seeking out Benson, even though their potential relationship had long since faded. Despite the lost opportunity, her familiarity with him still held a lingering obsession in her heart. She knew Benson hadn’t explicitly forbidden her from visiting him, so she continued her frequent visits. Every time she arrived at the Australian branch of the company, the employees treated her with great courtesy, as if her presence were completely natural. In fact, some of the employees had started to speculate about her status, with some even asking Benson’s assistant, Joseph, in hushed tones, “Is Miss Claire Benson’s girlfriend?” Joseph, being a sharp individual, always responded with a smile, never giving a definitive answer—neither confirming nor denying it. This ambiguous attitude gave Claire the impression that she still had a chance, and she grew increasingly fond of Joseph, appreciating how he always seemed to respect her. One day, when Claire arrived at the comp