Jordyn's eyes widened in shock.

"Who are you?! What nonsense are you talking about?" she cried out.

A light laugh came through on the other end of the line. "Whether it's nonsense or not, you know in your heart. If I don't see you in an hour, be prepared to face the consequences."

The call ended with a click, snapping Jordyn out of her daze. Her mind raced as she paced anxiously in the living room.

She had already dealt with Holden Vance, so there shouldn't be anyone else who knew about this. How could the caller possibly know?

If Clark discovered that the child wasn't his, he would certainly not let her off easily.

The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became.

There was no time to dwell on it. Palate Royale was at least a half-hour drive away. Regardless of whether the caller had real evidence, she had no choice but to go there.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Jordyn grabbed her car keys and headed out.

...

later, Jordyn pulled up to the entrance of Palate Royale. As soon

Cheatham, let me show you in,"

kept his hands neatly

a high-end

meeting. Back then, when they were just superior and subordinate, she had been stunned by the price of a single appetizer-it was equivalent to several months of her salary. Having just graduated and

to Clark, in front of her, that he should get a more competent secretary. She had never been so embarrassed and had been certain Clark would fire her the

entirely her fault and

had gently assured her she wouldn't be fired and that the failed deal hadn't been her fault. He had urged

en

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so kindly before, and at that moment, she found herself falling in love with

for her being with Clark for a year and still not getting

thoughts darkened as

invited her must have been someone of considerable status. She couldn't understand why they hadn't simply informed Clark about this matter directly. After passing through a long corridor and a screen, Jordyn finally

we've arrived," the server

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