Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 66 Lies and False Accusations

Two days later, al 3 pm, Kyle entered the president’s office with a stack of documents. Chandler was working on some files when Kyle placed the documents on his desk and said, “Mr. Frost, these are the materials you requested regarding Miss Kane.”

“Alright. I’ll take a look at them later.”

Kyle eyed the documents on the desk. “Mr. Frost, the receptionist just informed me that Miss Kane came to see Miss Lane earlier,” he reminded.

Chandler looked up at Kyle, iciness spreading in his dark irises. “She was here to meet Erin?”

“Yes,” Kyle confirmed.

Chandler pondered for a moment and asked. “But why?”

Kyle replied, “The picture featuring Mr. Burgess and Miss Lane in Strala Arena was posted on the Internet and spread around by many. Perhaps Miss Kane was here to talk to Miss Lane about that.”

“Where’s Erin?” Chandler asked.

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“Miss Lane went to deliver some documents to Mr. Cross earlier. The receptionist said Miss Kane would be waiting for Miss Lane in the lobby,” Kyle reported methodically.

Chandler stood immediately. He placed Claire’s files in the safe and grabbed his car keys from his desk. After that, he strode out of the president’s office.

Kyle followed closely behind.

At this moment, in the lobby, Erin had just exited the elevator when she caught sight of Claire.

in bandages. Despite the tiredness suffusing her features, she was still stunningly beautiful. Despite being twenty years old, she still looked like a high school student with a great

had not dared to look at her loo closely. This

to face.

see me.” Claire walked up

welcome. May I ask

weak. “Miss Lane, could you please help me to the couch for a bit?”

public lounge area in the lobby. When they were both settled on the couch, Claire asked right away. “What is your relationship

That viral picture of her and Matthew had been circulating online and caused quite a stir. The night before, there was even a paparazzi who trailed her wherever she went. If it hadn’t been for Chandler, who handled matters for her secretly, she was afraid reporters would be waiting for her at the company entrance

after.

as far as I know, you and Matthew have already broken up.” Even though Erin was only friends with Matthew, she was uncomfortable and displeased to be questioned by

expression to remain polite. Her lips curved in a faint smile. “Miss Lane, Matthew and I are only broken up on the surface. You know all about his upcoming concert. Naturally, I’m very supportive of his career in the performing arts, so pretending to be broken up in

Claire’s eyes. Claire had beautiful eyes. It was a pity

separated, why would Claire try. to

expose Claire. Instead, she simply told the other woman, “Matthew and I are just friends. You don’t have to worry about me stealing your boyfriend. If there’s nothing else you have to ask me, I

said, “Miss Lane, il you really are just friends with Matthew, you

Erin asked, shocked.

her arm. Smiling sweetly, she opened the clasps of her designer’s bag and retrieved a document from within. Then, she placed the document in Erin’s

your concerns directly with me. I will

her hands and started reading regardless. Five minutes later, her lips

quickly as the momentary iciness had appeared, she swiftly smiled again and said, “Miss Lane. I told you, if there’s anything you’re unsatisfied with, you can let me know. Please don’t

woman in front of her, who was five years younger. She couldn’t believe how irrational and childish Claire’s actions were. Did she actually come all the way here to get Erin lo swear that she would never date Matthew? How could she bring herself to sign something this absurd? There was no

What a joke!

surreptitiously at the bandages around Claire’s wrists, she thought she could

this! I don’t like this!” Claire’s bandaged hands

said or done upset you, Miss Kane, I sincerely apologize. However, I have said multiple times before that I will never sign your agreement!” Erin didn’t want to waste her time.