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?”

shook their heads in unison, “Mr. Hayes, per your orders, no one can access

look, “Heard that? What else do you

I’m not making this up, Clara must have-

to finish and

She clenched her teeth in frustration. She had been so sure of her victory, only to

balled her fists in silent fury.

lounge, handing the elderly woman a cup of steaming. tea with a

looked at Clara,

you helping

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

“I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you.” Ever since lan had repeatedly left her for

course.

bet one day you’ll be my granddaughter–in–law. If I win, you owe

11:13

sent a sharp pain through Clara’s heart.

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