Chapter 355

Asher's lips curled into a wicked, predatory grin. He tightened his hold on Claire, leaning in to whisper right next to her ear, his voice low and suggestive. "Claire, after all these years, you're still as irresistible as ever. Since you're here, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Stay with me for a while, hmm?"

His breath tickled the sensitive skin behind her ear, sending a wave of goosebumps down her arms.

Claire struggled desperately, but Asher's grip was iron-strong-she couldn't move an inch.

Just then, the door to the private dining room creaked open again.

Everyone turned to look. Framed in the doorway stood a striking woman in a white dress, her long dark hair falling sleek and straight. She exuded a blend of innocence and allure, every inch the picture of poised beauty.

Her gaze swept across the room before landing squarely on Asher and Claire.

Instantly, her expression soured-her face went pale, eyes blazing with anger and disbelief.

before he quickly composed himself. He released Claire, stepping forward to greet her. "Scarlet, you finally made it! We've

acted as if she hadn't heard a word. Her eyes fixated on Claire with open

then by Normand Lewis, Scarlet had been desperate to find another man to rely

now, nowhere near Normand's wealth or Hans's local clout, but he'd just graduated and

was going through a messy divorce with his wife-a spoiled heiress from Cresthaven. Once the divorce was

managed to catch the attention of Mr. Foster himself and climb even higher, her life would be set. Even if he eventually lost

confident she could win Mr. Foster's favor. She didn't need to marry into

her background, meeting Mr. Foster on her own was nearly impossible. That's why Asher was so important—a stepping stone she

chosen stepping stone tangled up with some "tramp," the two of them practically

couldn't let it

"You shameless bitch! Seducing my man—are you tired of living

who this furious woman must be. She tried to explain, "You've got it all wrong. I didn't seduce Asher-he's the one who put

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