Chapter 23 The Gift from Clarissa +5 Free Coins After leaving the hospital , Clarissa carried her many gift bags straight to Jefferson Group to see Jonathan . However , thanks to Jonathan's previous instructions , the receptionist didn't dare let her in , no matter what she said . " You're saying Jonathan has banned me from entering Jefferson Tower again ? " Clarissa asked quietly , her eyes fixed on the receptionist . The receptionist nodded with great reluctance . The CEO said it himself … This isn't our call … Please don't blame us … " Alright then . Give this to Jonathan for me . I'm leaving . " Clarissa didn't force her way in . She simply handed over the gifts and turned to leave . When it came to pursuing a man , being overly clingy never worked . She knew when to take a step back and when to play hard to get - otherwise , she'd never win him over . The receptionist hadn't expected her to give up so easily and let out a huge sigh of relief . She'd been terrified Clarissa would barge in again . Whatever spat the CEO and his sweetheart were having , it shouldn't be the employees ' problem ! Meanwhile , inside the CEO's office at Jefferson Group , Jonathan sat across from George . " Mr. Jefferson , " George said calmly , " my little sister doesn't like you . There's no point in pushing this any further . I'm asking you to let her go . " As he spoke , he placed a folder on the desk in front of Jonathan . " Regarding Clare and Gregory , it's true that we owe your family an apology . This is our token of goodwill . " Jonathan lowered his gaze to the so - called apology gift . Well , his heart genuinely ached for his baby sister . So much so that he's handing over a contract that's worth billions annually . Is the Chandlers ' desperation to cut ties Clarissa's idea ? George noticed his silence and frowned slightly , the sharp lines of his face tensing . Unlike Jonathan's cool , quiet demeanor , George radiated a powerful , oppressive presence - domineering and cold , the kind of man who wasn't easy to approach . " If you really like Clare , then let her go , " George advised coldly . " If you keep pushing her , she'll break . " She'd nearly run away again just to avoid marrying Jonathan . A few days ago , she'd even attempted suicide . They were truly afraid she'd do something reckless . There was no way they could allow the marriage to go forward . " She asked you to come ? " Jonathan finally looked up , his hoarse voice quiet . " You know as well as I do - she's always hated you . " George's tone turned even frostier . Jonathan's lips curled into a bitter smirk . Yeah , that's no news . " She's already returned the emerald pendant . From this point on , there's nothing between us ." His voice was cold as ice . The office lighting cast a deep shadow across his forehead , adding to the bleakness in his expression . George hadn't known the engagement pendant had already been returned . It seemed Clare's runaway stunt this time had finally shattered Jonathan's hopes . Maybe that was for the best . The two of them were never meant to be together . " Take the contract back ," Jonathan said , pushing the folder across the desk . George frowned . " It's an apology gift . You should accept it . " Jonathan's voice was low and steady . " There was never a trade between me and Clarissa . " George's frown deepened . It was clear Jonathan hadn't truly moved on . " Jonathan , you can't force feelings , Clare never loved you . " It was time he gave up . " Mr. Jefferson ." 1/2 8.02 Chapter 23 The Gift from Clarissa Just as George finished speaking , a knock came at the door , and Jonathan's secretary stepped inside . Jonathan quickly pushed down the storm rising in his chest and turned to them . " What is it ? " " Miss Chandler came by earlier . She left these gifts … Said they were for you . " His eyes widened , and his gaze snapped straight to the bag in the secretary's hands . +5 Free Coins p p . Chapter 24 Another Misunderstanding