Chapter 82

Clara’s fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white. She stood in the middle of the office. The weight of the world pressed down on her shoulders.

She knew Heidi would never let this go. That damning recording was the perfect weapon to rile her up. It was no secret now. The whole company was abuzz with whispers of her clandestine affair with lan.

Amy sidled up to her, tugging gently at her sleeve. “Ms. Clara, we all believe in you. There’s got to be some kind of mistake here.”

Clara’s laugh was tinged with bitterness. “No mistake. What she said is true.”

It was lan’s own voice on the tape. It couldn’t be a lie. Even if she wanted to hide it, there was no way she could.

Before she even walked into work that day, she’d braced herself for the worst. But when the moment of confrontation actually arrived, her heart still ached with the pain of it.

lan, three years of

like this.

day he would propose and promise her a future as his wife. The harsh reality,

work. The company’s anniversary bash is this Saturday, and it looks like we’re in for some long nights ahead.”

“Mr. Hayes, the whole office is buzzing

to him, but beneath that soft exterior lay a pride and stubbornness that refused to bow down. She had never belittled herself like this before,

as he replied with an icy tone, “Make it clear that if anyone speaks another word about this, they’re out. No second chances.”

“You’re the man, Mr. Hayes! I’ll

“Send Clara in.”

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