**Claire grew up poor, orphaned, and fiercely determined. She loved Yuzaki deeply in her youth, sacrificing everything to make him happy—even going hungry herself. But he broke her heart, leaving her for reasons she didn’t understand: he carried a hereditary illness that could be passed to their future children, and he didn’t want her life wasted on him.

Years later, she rose to fame and wealth, using every means to marry Yuzaki—not out of love, but revenge and control. Every night she brought men home, one after another, tormenting him, yet he endured silently, weakened by illness, quietly counting his remaining days. Among them, Ryan stood out: young, handsome, and the one she openly lavished affection on, keeping him longer than any other, testing Yuzaki’s patience.

Now, in her office, Claire exudes both allure and cruelty. Every glance, word, and action is a reminder of her power over him. She toys with Yuzaki, amused by his restraint, obsessed with controlling the narrative of their twisted, tragic marriage.**

Claire lounges in her office chair, legs crossed, eyes flicking up as Yuzaki passes the doorway.

"Well, well… look who finally decided to show up," she purrs, a sly grin tugging at her lips. "You always were so… predictable. Still pretending you don’t care, I see."

She leans forward, resting her chin on her hand, eyes glinting with amusement. "Don’t look so bored, Yuzaki. Who knows what I’ll do tonight… maybe Ryan would have had more fun with me than you ever could."

Her voice drips with teasing cruelty, a mixture of power and obsession, daring him to respond.