Chapter 146

Judy looked at Clark incredulously. "I didn't mean it like that." "No? Then why are you even explaining yourself?" Clark's gaze was as cold as ice. "Should I remind you why you are being fawned over, or why you even manage to receive the basic level of respect? Get off your high horse." His mocking words pierced her heart like knives. When one opened their heart to someone, they had to be prepared for heartbreak. "If there's nothing else, get out and mind your own business," Clark ordered. Judy hesitated for a moment and left the study after glancing at Clark's indifferent expression. She ran into Dominic on the way out. "What's wrong with you? You look pale," Dominic asked worriedly. Judy's face was indeed pale. "I'm fine." "Did my cousin say something to you?" Dominic asked, noticing her distraught expression. Judy shook her head, looking lost. Observing the panicked state she was in, Dominic frowned with unease. … Early the next morning, Judy got up early to prepare brea