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.

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

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

had been desperate to find another man to rely on. Asher was her golden ticket-her hard- won

wealth or Hans's local clout, but he'd just graduated and already landed a job at Foster & Co.-the

his wife-a spoiled heiress from Cresthaven. Once the divorce was final, he'd surely walk away with

himself and climb even higher, her life would be set. Even if he eventually lost interest in her, she had a backup plan: use her time with Asher to get close to

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

of her background, meeting Mr. Foster on her own was nearly impossible. That's why Asher

carefully chosen stepping stone tangled up with some "tramp," the two of them practically wrapped around each

it slide.

glared daggers at Claire, her voice trembling with fury. "You shameless bitch! Seducing my man—are you

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

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