Chapter 292 — He Claimed Her

Chapter 292 — He Claimed Her
“Stop it and get the hell away from my wife!”

The thunderous roar cut through the chaos like a bolt of lightning.

Every voice in the room died instantly.

The furious crowd froze.

People who had been shouting and throwing things only seconds earlier now stepped backward in shock, their anger collapsing under the weight of that voice.

Matteo De Luca had returned.

And he was furious.

His bodyguards moved like trained soldiers, pushing aggressively through the crowd, forcing people aside and clearing a path as Matteo strode forward with terrifying determination.

His dark eyes were blazing with rage.

When his gaze landed on Clara lying on the floor, trembling and crying, something inside him snapped completely.

“Oh, damn it,” Matteo muttered under his breath, dragging a hand through his hair as frustration and fury clashed inside him.

Clara was curled on the ground.

Her body shook.

Her arms were wrapped tightly around her stomach, desperately protecting the life inside her.

Seeing that sight sent a violent surge of anger through Matteo’s veins.

Without hesitation, he rushed forward and dropped to his knees beside her.

“Who the hell did this to her?” he growled.

His voice was low but filled with deadly fury.

His gaze swept across the crowd like a blade, daring someone—anyone—to answer him.

No one spoke.

The people who had been so bold moments earlier now lowered their eyes.

The hostility that had filled the room just minutes ago vanished instantly.

Fear replaced it.

But one person stepped forward.

Anna.

Her expression was still full of bitterness.

“But she’s not your wife, Matteo,” Anna sneered.

Her voice dripped with poison.

“And look at her. Pregnant with a bastard’s child.”

The words had barely left her mouth when Matteo’s gaze snapped toward her.

His expression turned ice-cold.

“Shut the hell up,” he said sharply.

His voice was so cold that it made several people shiver.

“That child is mine,” he continued.

“And she’s mine.”

The declaration echoed through the room.

Before anyone could react, Matteo shrugged off his expensive jacket and gently wrapped it around Clara’s trembling body.

He pulled her carefully into his arms, shielding her from the hostile eyes surrounding them.

Then he looked back at the crowd.

His expression had become frighteningly calm.

“Be ready to face the consequences,” he said slowly.

His voice carried the weight of absolute authority.

“For hurting my wife and threatening the life of my unborn child, none of you will escape this.”

His eyes darkened further.

“Anyone who dares to touch my woman will regret it.”

The threat hung heavily in the air.

Not a single person dared to challenge him.

Without wasting another second, Matteo lifted Clara into his arms as if she weighed nothing at all.

He held her close to his chest and began moving quickly toward the exit.

His bodyguards surrounded him immediately, forming a protective wall as they escorted him toward the waiting car.

“Matteo… why are you here?” Clara asked weakly.

Her voice trembled with disbelief.

Only minutes earlier she had told him that he wasn’t the father of her child.

So why had he said those things?

Why had he come back?

Had he truly returned just to save her from that violent mob?

“I had to come, wifey,” Matteo replied firmly.

His expression remained stern as he carried her across the parking area.

Sean stood beside the car and immediately opened the door when Matteo approached.

“Take us to the hospital,” Matteo ordered sharply.

“Now.”

The driver didn’t hesitate.

The engine started instantly, and the car sped away from the hotel.

Matteo carefully settled into the back seat with Clara still in his arms.

He gently stretched her legs across the seat and pulled her closer so her head could rest against his chest.

His hand moved softly through her hair while his other arm held her protectively.

Clara could hear his heartbeat.

It was fast.

Almost frantic.

A clear sign of how worried he truly was.

“Matteo… you didn’t have to say those things,” Clara murmured softly.

Her voice carried guilt.

Watching him protect her so fiercely made her heart ache.

Especially after the cold way she had treated him earlier.

“Listen to me, wifey,” Matteo said seriously.

Every time he called her that name, Clara felt her heart skip.

“I don’t care who the father is,” he continued.

His voice was firm and unwavering.

“You’re mine.”

“And so is the baby.”

Clara’s chest tightened painfully.

“Are you not angry about the scandal?” she asked quietly, her eyes filled with tears.

Matteo looked down at her.

The anger in his expression faded.

“Why would I be angry, baby?” he asked softly.

He pulled her even closer, his embrace warm and protective.

As if he wanted to shield her from the entire world.

Clara blinked, struggling to hold back tears.

“Your image… your fans are furious,” she whispered.

“You could lose movie deals. Endorsements. Everything.”

She swallowed.

“It’s a huge loss.”

But Matteo didn’t hesitate.

He leaned down and kissed her forehead gently.

“None of that matters,” he said calmly.

“As long as I have you.”

His voice grew softer.

“You’re the only thing that matters to me.”

Clara stared at him in disbelief.

“I love you, Clara Simon,” he continued.

“And I want to marry you.”

His eyes held nothing but sincerity.

“For real this time.”

He took a breath.

“Will you spend the rest of your life with me?”

Then he added quietly,

“Please don’t say no… because I swear I’ll die if you do.”

Clara stared at him.

Her heart trembled as emotions flooded through her.

Slowly, she smiled.

“You’re so stupid, Matteo De Luca,” she said softly.

Matteo chuckled faintly.

“I know, baby.”

“And I’m sorry for everything.”

Clara looked at him carefully.

He was apologizing for things that weren’t even his fault.

This man…

He truly was husband material.

She let out a quiet sigh.

Then she spoke the truth.

“This baby is yours.”

Her voice was steady, but vulnerable.

Matteo blinked in surprise.

“If you don’t believe me, we can do a paternity test,” she added softly.

“No.”

The answer came immediately.

Clara frowned slightly.

Matteo cupped her face gently with both hands.

“No test,” he said firmly.

“For me, your word is enough.”

He leaned closer.

Their faces were only inches apart.

“I love you, wifey.”

“For me, only you matter.”

Clara’s eyes filled with tears.

“But I’m not your wife anymore,” she whispered emotionally.

Matteo smiled faintly.

“Then let’s get married again,” he said.

“Right now if necessary.”

He brushed his lips lightly against hers.

“I need to call my wife.”

Then he kissed her.

A deep kiss filled with every emotion he had been holding back.

It felt like his heart had finally started beating again.

Like his soul had returned to his body.

He kissed her as if she were his entire world.

As if he were afraid she might disappear again.

“I love you, Matteo De Luca,” Clara whispered breathlessly when they finally separated.

“I love you more, wifey,” he replied with a smile before kissing her again.

“Matteo… we’ve reached the hospital.”

Sean’s voice broke through their moment.

The car had stopped.

Matteo stepped out immediately and carefully lifted Clara into his arms once more.

He carried her inside the hospital without hesitation.

Within minutes, she was examined by the best doctor available.

The doctor carefully checked her injuries and monitored the baby.

After several tense moments, the results finally came.

The baby was safe.

Clara had not suffered any internal injuries.

Relief washed over both of them.

It truly felt like fate had given them another chance.

Clara had found her hero.

Her real-life love story—one filled with drama, pain, and finally hope.

But Matteo did not forget what had happened.

Everyone involved in harming his wife would face justice.

Anna was arrested and sent to jail, facing serious charges for her actions.

Her career collapsed instantly.

Her family soon lost everything, left struggling to survive.

Matteo also gathered evidence against Dylan.

Dylan was eventually arrested for blackmail and drug abuse.

With help from Matthew Vinci, Matteo ensured Dylan would spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Dylan would never escape the consequences of his actions.

Matteo was still angry with his parents for the role they had played in everything.

But they eventually apologized.

And Clara, with her soft heart, forgave them.

She even persuaded Matteo to forgive them as well.

Though he was still upset, Matteo had no choice.

When his stubborn wife asked him for something…

He always obeyed.