Chapter 13 Expensive Medicine +5 Free Coins Jonathan sat facing the door . At first , he thought it was just the secretary with the drinks . Yet , when he saw Clarissa walk in , the calm in his gaze broke apart . The room stiffened Every executive turned pale , like someone had just walked in dragging a coffin . One of them nearly choked on a breath Why her What mess was she bringing now ? Clarissa didn't blink . She walked up to the table , picked up the teapot , and set a cup in front of Seamus . " Mr. Lawson , please have a drink , " she said , steady as ever . " Peppermint tea helps with stomach issues . This might make things a little easier Seamus looked at her , surprised . " How did you know I've got stomach problems ? " His tone was sharp , but the question was real . That wasn't public knowledge . Only his wife and doctor knew that . The executives looked at one another in confusion . None of them had dug up that detail . And Clarissa ? Where did she get it ? Jonathan's eyes narrowed . His expression grew heavier . Clarissa smiled like it was nothing . We make it a point to know our clients . It's part of what we do . " She wasn't going to say she'd known it from another life . " We missed the meeting yesterday . That's on us , but there's a reason behind it . " The second she said that , Jonathan's face turned ice - cold . His voice came low and harsh . " Leave . " Clarissa didn't move . She stood her ground and looked right at him . He stared her down , breathing hard , but didn't try to drag her out . Seamus leaned back a little . " What reason ? " He wasn't angry anymore . Rather , he was curious . He had always respected Jonathan , but getting stood up without a word had rubbed him raw Jonathan still hadn't explained what was up with that . Clarissa spoke quietly . " I heard your wife is three months pregnant , but she's not doing well . Her body's too weak , and the pregnancy isn't stable . There are signs she might lose the baby . " The air collapsed . Nobody made a sound . The board members looked like they'd been slapped . They couldn't believe what they'd just heard . Someone's wife was pregnant , and this woman came in and started talking about miscarriage ? Outside the room , Zack heard it too . His whole body went cold . The contract was dead . He clenched his fists . The boss had treated Clarissa like gold . If she didn't love him back , fine . But did she really have to do this ? Everyone looked shaken , but Jonathan didn't move . His eyes stayed locked on Clarissa , steady and dark . There was no heat , no warmth , just a quiet that made it impossible to tell what he was thinking Seamus stayed silent too . His jaw was tight , his expression hard to read . In the middle of all the tension , Clarissa reached into her coat and calmly pulled out a small glass bottle . " Mr. Jefferson got this specifically for your wife's condition , " she said . " It was made by Christopher the Miracle Worker . It helps protect the pregnancy . If she finishes the whole bottle , it should case the symptoms . " She spoke clearly , her face calm and sure . She had seen this play out before . In her last life , Seamus ' wife had miscarried , and 1/3 Chapter 13 Expensive Medicine the headlines had exploded . Clarissa remembered reading about it . Now , it was coming full circle . She knew what was coming . And she had the one thing that could change it . She was certain Seamus would listen . The executives looked like their hearts had stopped . In Eastdom , there wasn't a soul who didn't know Christopher the Miracle Worker . +5 Free Coins He was the rising legend out of Imperia . His elixirs sold for tens of millions . And even with money , they were nearly impossible to get . And now this girl - a clueless intern from the countryside - was saying she had his medicine ? None of them believed her . She had to be bluffing . Probably grabbed some random bottle and hoped the name would scare them . First , she spoke of a miscarriage . Now , she brought out a bottle of what had to be fake medicine . It was like she wanted Jonathan destroyed . " Mr. Lawson , this intern's new . She doesn't know the rules . We'll terminate her immediately . Please don't take her words too seri- The executive froze mid - sentence . Seamus stood from his chair . His eyes didn't leave the bottle in Clarissa's hand . You're telling me this is Christopher the Miracle Worker's ? " His voice stayed low , but the tremble in it gave him away . " Yes . " Clarissa replied . Her tone never wavered . She stepped forward and handed it to him . He took the bottle and turned it slowly in his hands . There it was . Etched right into the glass - Chris . All his earlier anger disappeared . His brows pulled tight . His grip on the bottle tensed . It was real Seamus and his wife had waited years for this child , but her body couldn't hold up . The doctors hadn't been hopeful . This bottle might be the only chance they had He looked up again . " How did you know about my wife's condition ? " Clarissa met his stare without flinching . " She's a well - known painter . I've always admired her work . My favorite's Sunflower Reborn . I follow her on Twitter . She shares bits of her life there . She's posted about your stomach issues . And she's written about her pregnancy - how worried she is the baby might not make it ." The room went quiet again . Seamus guard dropped . His eyes softened as he looked at her . He adored his wife . And when Clarissa spoke of her like that , he stopped seeing Clarissa as a stranger . She had named the painting . Her words had weight . They came from someone who actually paid attention . " Mr. Jefferson , you've got yourself a solid intern ," Seamus commented , turning toward Jonathan . The irritation in his face was gone , replaced by genuine approval . The executives , who had been holding their breath , glanced at each other in disbelief . Was he .. impressed ? Did Clarissa actually pull it off ? Jonathan didn't say a word . His eyes stayed on Clarissa , dark and impossible to read . She gave him a quick wink , like she was saying , ' I didn't say anything he didn't choose to believe . 2/3 Chapter 13 Expensive Medicine +5 Free Coins Seamus held the bottle close . He wasn't naïve . If Jonathan had really skipped their meeting to get this medicine , he could've said so from the start . However , none of that mattered anymore . That bottle was enough . It locked the Lawson Group into this deal . " I see the effort . Mr. Jefferson , Seamus added , voice calm and steady . " My company will move forward with yours , That westside property ? It's yours." Then , he turned to Clarissa . His tone softened . " You've got talent , young lady . If you ever want to work for me , I'll pay you fifty thousand a month . My assistant position's open . " He didn't wait around . He signed the contract in a hurry , then left with the bottle . All he wanted now was to get the medicine to his wife . Zack spotted him rushing out and felt a cold wave crash over him . The man looked like he couldn't get away fast enough . It had to be Clarissa . She must've blown the deal . " Mr. Zack ! We've got great news ! " the secretary called out , waving the contract like a trophy . Her face lit up with joy . " The contract ? " Zack spun toward her , eyes wide . There it was . Signed . Clear as day . Lawson Group had sealed the deal. " It's all thanks to Miss Chandler , the secretary added with a smile . " She's the reason he agreed ." Clarissa ? Zack turned toward her , stunned .