Chapter 43

To confirm Clara’s culpability, Leonora made their way to the security office, with lan in

tow,

Heidi, her face hidden behind a mask, followed closely behind.

She watched the surveillance footage with a scowl so deep it seemed her teeth might shatter from the force of her anger. She was hell–bent on seeing Clara ousted from here

this time.

The group sat in the security room, their eyes glued to the screen as they watched the playback. At the crucial moment, lan instructed the technician to slow down the footage. But even after several reviews, there was no sign of Clara at the timestamp when Heidi had been in the restroom.

Heidi, staring at the screen in disbelief, exclaimed, “It can’t be. The footage must’ve been tampered with by Clara. She went in before me. How could this happen?”

lan, his face the picture of authority, turned to the security staff, “Did Clara ask any of you to interfere with the video?”

“Mr. Hayes, per your orders, no one

a frosty look, “Heard that? What else do

not making this up,

didn’t wait for her to finish and walked

like she’d swallowed a bitter pill. She clenched her teeth in frustration. She had been so sure of her victory, only to have Clara turn the tables on

Heidi balled her fists in silent fury.

steaming. tea with a look of

looked

you helping me?”

you, dear. I’m helping that jerk chase his girl.”

was tinged with bitterness, “I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you.” Ever since lan had repeatedly left her

course.

one day you’ll be

11:13

mention of a child sent a sharp pain through Clara’s heart.

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