Chapter 18 - Claire Scrambles For Desperate Help
Claire’s new life in Greenwich proved to be short-lived once her wealthy developer boyfriend discovered she had zero assets left.
Realizing she had nowhere else to turn, she attempted to corner me outside my corporate office building downtown.
She stepped out from behind a concrete pillar, blocking my path in her expensive trench coat, looking desperate and disheveled.
“Eleanor... please. You have billions of dollars. Just a small loan to help me get back on my feet,” Claire begged, grabbing my arm.
I pulled my arm away smoothly, looking down at her with an expression of absolute, unshakeable indifference.
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“You told me to remember my place, Claire. I suggest you go find yours,” I said, stepping past her toward my town car.
She stood frozen on the sidewalk as the rear door closed, realizing that her manipulation tactics no longer held any power over me.
