Chapter 289

Claire had long since learned just how foolish Brian could be.

In fact, foolish people were often more infuriating than cruel ones.

She'd tried to explain things to him before, but Brian never listened. Even when Irene stepped in to testify, his suspicion never wavered.

His self-righteous attitude-convinced that everyone else was blind to the truth but him-struck Claire as utterly ridiculous. She couldn't help but let out a laugh, sharp with mockery.

"Well, since you're so sure the hospital would never help Vanessa and Nathan do something so awful, let me show you some proof. You'll see exactly why the hospital would go along with them."

As she spoke, Claire pulled open the coffee table drawer and took out a folder.

She rose slowly to her feet, dragging her injured leg as she made her way toward Brian.

The closer Claire got, the harder Brian's heart pounded in his chest.

There was a certainty in her gaze, a calmness in her manner that sent a chill creeping up his spine. Even as he kept blustering that he didn't believe her, deep down, Brian already knew the truth.

Claire stopped right in front of him, meeting his eyes without a hint of fear. She held the folder out to him and said in an even voice, "Take a look. Once you've read it, you'll understand exactly why the hospital played along."

Let's see what game you're playing now," he said, snatching

he read, his hands began to tremble, his breath

General Hospital was Nathan's lover-and Vanessa's biological

Vanessa and Nathan had been

as

once, her eyes widened in terror. She had never imagined that someone could dig

afraid. She finally realized just how

one thought filled her mind: She couldn't stay here another second.

spun around,

strong hand clamped down on her shoulder. The grip was

every word forced out between clenched teeth. "Vanessa, you're not going anywhere until you explain this. Where do you think

Vanessa's shoulder and tears sprang to her eyes. "Brian,

mouth, all the anger Brian had been

know

pain when you pushed

you framed her

who stood off to the side. "When the three of you plotted to carve out Claire's organs,

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