Chapter 1443:

With slow, measured steps, Caitlin walked toward them, keeping her head down.

Beth stole a glance at Clayton, taking in his unreadable expression, the way his eyes seemed to darken with thought.

Wasting no time, Beth reached for Caitlin’s hand, lacing their fingers together like they were close. The act was all for show.

Then, Beth said, “Oh, come on, don’t be so stiff! You’ve taken my kind offer and are working for me now. A proof of our reconciliation, right? Could you confirm the truth to my fiancé? He seems skeptical.”

Caitlin detected the thinly veiled threat in Beth’s words and inwardly sighed. She knew she needed to tread carefully with her words. Otherwise, Beth wouldn’t just be mad—she’d likely make a scene. Dangerous ones.

Caitlin forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. Her lips parted, and she mumbled, “Miss Fletcher is right. We’ve let the past slide.”

Beth beamed, clearly pleased with Caitlin’s response. She let go of Caitlin’s hand and pressed her chest against Clayton’s arm, saying to Caitlin, “And do you mind clarifying you weren’t forced into working for me, and that my offer was simply out of kindness?”

reply, Clayton cut in. “Enough

away from Beth, he said with a frown, “Don’t get this intimate with me.

arms, pouting. “What’s so wrong about it? We’re engaged, and our wedding is just around

half-amusement flickering in his eyes. “Still, we aren’t married yet. Surely, you’re not the clingy type

on Beth’s face faltered, her fingers tightening into

actually drowning in her own insecurity stemming from her love life, completely under

Beth of all people? Not that Caitlin would ever say it out loud. That would be asking

gestured for Caitlin to settle in the chair across

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Caitlin complied. She snuck a glance at Clayton and then immediately looked away. She still couldn’t

me. Did you take this

on her lap, knuckles turning

composed mask. “Clayton, why are you even asking? Obviously, she took

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