Chapter 5
The room’s volume gradually plummeted as powerful CEOs and senators recognized the woman walking down the main aisle.
Julian turned his head casually, expecting to see a politician or an A-list movie star entering the hall.
Instead, his eyes landed on me.
His glass of scotch slipped from his fingers, shattering onto the hardwood floor near his polished shoes.
Victoria’s loud laugh froze mid-breath, her eyes widening in complete, jaw-dropping shock.
Evelyn choked on her champagne, coughing violently as her daughter Chloe gasped beside her.
“Clara?” Julian stammered, his face draining of every single drop of color in three seconds.
“What... what are you doing here? How did you get past security?”
I didn't answer him; I simply kept walking toward the elevated main stage where the microphone was set up.
Julian rushed forward to intercept me, his hands shaking with a dangerous mixture of embarrassment and fury.
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“Clara, leave right now!” Julian hissed under his breath, trying to grab my elbow.
“You’re embarrassing me in front of my investors!”
