How to Tame a Villain Character-Chapter 185: Old Friend

Claudia glared at the figure of the man who saved her who was currently her acquaintance in the real world. It could be said that this man had expressed his feelings when they were in college. However, because at that time she still wanted to focus on college, she quickly rejected the man. Now Claudia returns to act as a duchess in the novel world. She tried to remember what relationship this man had with Claudia that made this man take the initiative to help her suddenly?

"Are you okay?" asked the man with a worried look.

Claudia nodded as she slowly stood up straight. "Thank you for saving me." Suddenly she remembered this man’s identity when she read the original storyline. This man is Victor, Claudia’s closest friend when she was in college and Victor confessed his feelings. Just like her who immediately refused on the grounds that she wanted to focus on studying.

Victor smiled broadly as he quickly released his grip. "Actually, I wanted to call you when I saw you squatting earlier. I thought I saw the wrong person, but it turns out I was right. You are indeed Claudia."

"By the way, you actually live in San Marina now? Why didn’t you tell me?"

"If I tell you, will my life be saved?"

Claudia furrowed her brows. "What do you mean?"

Victor patted his forehead. "I decided not to tell you because your husband would kill me. Actually, Duke Harry once arrested me because I distributed fake jewelry."

Claudia’s expression became anxious again as she remembered the moment Harry wanted to buy her an emerald necklace. Harry was very sensitive to a jeweler who distributed fake jewelry. If Harry found out that his wife was currently with a fake jewelry seller, would Harry be cruel?

"But how did you get released?"

"Because my parents paid a penalty for my punishment. However, my parents actually didn’t accept that I was accused of selling fake jewelry." Victor stared at the sea blankly. "Actually, I never intended to sell fake jewelry. But someone framed me."

Claudia’s eyes widened. "Do you know who did it?"

Victor shook his head. "If I found out who did it, Harry would definitely trust the evidence more. Because the evidence points to me."

"So, now you’re just going to give up? You want to live hiding in San Marina?"

"I’m already comfortable living here. All the residents here are very friendly and they don’t think of me as a criminal." Victor’s eyes now looked at two boys playing in the water on the beach. "I even know the names of the two boys. Every night they play on the beach."

Claudia kept shaking her head. "I won’t let you live here forever, Victor. I want to clear your good name. I can help you discuss this with Harry."

"Your husband will definitely not spare me."

"You’re wrong, Victor! Harry is a very kind man who cares more about justice. He’s not the kind of man who carelessly punishes innocent people." A happy smile appeared on her beautiful face, immediately imagining the sweet smile that Harry radiated every time they went out together. "In fact, he was a hero to me and everyone in the Edenburgh. He always punished sinners until they were deterred."

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"Do you suspect someone is framing you?"

For a moment, Victor propped his chin. "The last time I discussed it with Harris before I was accused of distributing fake jewelry."

"What?"

"Harris once asked me to help him meet a jeweler. At first I refused his offer. But, he kept forcing me because I used to help him a lot when we were in college."

"What’s the real purpose of asking for your help? Can’t he do it himself?"

Victor shrugged. "I don’t know either. But what is certain is that I suspect it all started from there. I actually met the jewelry seller on a remote island. At first I started to get suspicious, but considering that Harris wanted to help me too, I was forced to comply with his wishes."

"Why didn’t you tell me this earlier?"

"Because Harris is Harry’s younger brother. Harry would definitely trust his family more than a stranger like me."

"Then I will help you, Victor."

"Will you help me?"

"Even though you were known as the most innocent guy when we were in college, I won’t let your good name continue to be tarnished. I also don’t like Harris because he once betrayed me."

"Is that the reason you don’t want to marry Harris?"

Claudia chuckled while scratching her head. "Actually there is another reason. Anyway, I like Harry more than Harris."

Victor stretched out his right hand. "So, your goal now is to go to San Marina alone because you want to do a hotel construction survey?"

"Yes, but many people here don’t like me."

"Maybe I can help persuade them. Since I know them quite well, they will definitely believe what I say."

"What if you were also involved in my problem?"

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After talking with Victor for a long time, Claudia returned to rest at the hotel. The journey he made today was quite long because she had to persuade the residents to believe her. Moreover, to attract the hearts of the residents, she also played with two boys who bumped into her on the beach and then communicated with the boys’ parents. When interacting with the residents who live around the coast, Claudia does not think that all the residents here are very cruel to her. In fact, it turns out that there are still people who support her, such as this boy’s parents.

Quite tired of taking various approaches so that the residents of San Marina would not sue her, Claudia turned her cell phone back on after she had deliberately turned it off all day so that her husband and her friends wouldn’t disturb her. When she just turned on the cellphone, this time a message notification appeared from Harry, making her eyes widen. Moreover, the contents of the message looked cold and touched her heart.

"How long are you going to run away from me even though we’re not actually divorced yet?"

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