Your Love Is But a Dream (Clara and Wren)

Katrina was di pening in frustration. She had no desire to deal with Shirley and by at home, so she simply stayed at the company for several days straight. Her office had a private room, allowing her tot without leaving

That evening had a business banquet to attend.

She made a quick stop at her apartment in the city to change to an evening gown, then had a stylist ever to do her hair and makeup. Once she was ready, her driver took her straight to the hotel

Walking into the banquet hall with her invitation in hand, she immediately recognized many familiar faces.

But something felt øet.

The people who would normally approach her for small talk now seemed to be deliberately avoiding het. Even the socialites who used to mock her by bringing up Shirley's existence didn't come up to be today.

A strangension hung in the al

Katrina sensed that something wasn't right, but she had no time to do it.

Tonight, she was here for one reason only to secure investors for Hayworth Corporation and keep the company afloat.

Hayworth Corporation had once flourished under Jonas' leadership. He built from the ground up, expanding it into a powerhouse..

If not for the sudden accident that took Edith's and fonas" lives years ago, Hayworth Corporation wouldn't have fallen into such a precarious position.

The company had been betrayed from within, backstabbed at its most vulnerable moment Competitors had seized the opportunity, dividing up Hayworth Corporation's market share and pushing it to the brink Without the Zachman family's financial support, it wouldn't have survived this long

But Katrana had never been a natural at business, and the company had been steadily sipping through her fingers. Watching Hayworth Corporation go from a towering force to its current fragile state filled her with guilt

Tober, Hayworth Corporation wasn't just a company. It was a symbol of Jonas' love for Edith. That was why she was so determined in save itnoveldrama

T Hayworth Corporation collapsed for good...

She exhaled sharply, pashing down the weight of her emotions. These was no time for regret.

Adjusting her expression 1

"Mr. Wright, it's been a while

picked up a glass of wine and strode toward a group of executives engaged in conversatio

Albert Wright had been in the middle of a discussion, his face still carrying the remnants of a polite smile. But the moment he heard her voice and looked up, his expression stiffened aver so

"oh, Mrs. Zachman, long time no see. Did you come with Mr. Zachman tonight?

Albert was a seasoned businessman Himmentary hesitation was gone in an instant as he lifted his glass and clinked it with hers

Hearing that title, a flicker of displeasure crossed Katrina's eyes. She hated being called Mrs. Zachman. She much preferred Ms. Caldwell.

But now wasn't the time to fuss over a title.

playing along, she responded smoothly, "He's not here tonight. I came alone I actually wanted to discuss a business proposall with you. Would you have a moment to talk privately? Something flickered in Albert's gaze-hesitation and caution. The smile on his face grew noticeably strained But he couldn't afford to offend Katrina considering that she was Carlisle's wife,

he kept up appearances,

"Ah, what a shame. I actually have an appointment to discuss a deal

someone else tonight. I'm afraid I won't have time."

"Then, how about tomorrow? We Katrina pressed.

Before she could finish her sentence, Albert ut in almost immediately, "I have to fly

to jason for a project meating tomorrow. I'm not sure when I'll be back. But perhaps we can reconnect Catrina wasn't naive. How could she not understand what he was implying?