Chapter 36

“Clara, no way, you’ve still got me, Anders, and Casey. We all love you, and we all care about you. We won’t let you get hurt again.”

That night, Clara didn’t sleep well at all. She had several nightmares in a row. When she woke up in the morning, her eyes were swollen with dark circles. But life waits for no one, and her father’s salvation hung heavily on her shoulders. She had to be strong.

Breakfast was a nutritious affair prepared by Sasha. Clara donned a designer power suit and applied her makeup. Then, she drove to the Hayes Corporation.

No sooner had she stepped into the office than Nicole’s voice, triumphant and domineering, filled the air.

“Who’s responsible for this mess of a meeting summary? No project leads listed?”

“Who cleaned Mr. Hayes‘ office? There’s a hair on the floor.”

and you still can’t make a decent

the doorway, the soft light. catching in her striking hazel eyes. Clara finally saw Nicole’s game. Nicole was gunning for her

laughter, light and melodious, broke the tension. “Nicole, you sure know how to take

the CEO’s office went silent, their eyes widening with surprise. Amy dashed over. “Ms. Clara, are you

subtle nod, Clara confirmed.

back! No more taking crap from Nicole.” Nicole scoffed, unimpressed. “So what? I’m the

stepped forward on her heels, closing the distance between them. “Is that so? And what of it? Mr. Hayes asked me back, and the first condition was my restoration

flaunting her achievements, always looking out for her colleagues. But now she saw clearly, some

your framing of Ms. Heidi, and that’s why Mr.

yourself. But before you do, let’s settle our

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