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.

the tiredness suffusing her features, she was still stunningly beautiful. Despite being twenty years old,

had not dared to look at her loo closely. This time, Claire had specifically asked to meet her.

face to face. Perhaps it was because of

to see me.” Claire walked up to

smiled faintly. “You’re welcome. May I ask

smile was rather weak. “Miss Lane, could you please help me to the couch

immediately walked over and helped her to the public lounge area in the lobby. When they were both settled on the couch, Claire asked right away. “What is your relationship with my

As she had expected, Claire had come to interrogate her. 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

after.

I know, you and Matthew have already broken up.” Even though Erin was only friends with Matthew,

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 public really does not mean that much to me.”

eyes.

to be separated, why would Claire

“Matthew and I are just friends. You don’t have to

that Erin was leaving. Claire grabbed her arm and said, “Miss Lane, il you really are just friends with Matthew, you wouldn’t object to signing this agreement, would

Erin asked,

opened the clasps of her designer’s bag

agreement that you’re unsatisfied with, you can raise your concerns directly with me. I will try

minutes later, her lips curled into a cold sneer.

and said, “Miss Lane. I told

looked at the 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 way Erin would sign an agreement that deprived her of her basic rights just

What a joke!

at the bandages around Claire’s wrists, she thought she could somewhat understand where

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

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. arguing with Claire. She stood and