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.

He released Claire, stepping forward to

she hadn't heard a word. Her eyes fixated on Claire with

then by Normand Lewis, Scarlet had been desperate to

wealth or Hans's local clout, but he'd just graduated and already landed

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

to her worries about hardship or struggle. If Asher managed to catch the attention of Mr. Foster himself and climb even higher, her life

skill at charming men, she was confident she could win Mr. Foster's favor. She didn't need to marry into old money; just being close to it-just catching a few crumbs-would guarantee her a life

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

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

couldn't let it slide. Not a

with fury. "You shameless

She tried to explain, "You've got it all wrong. I didn't seduce Asher-he's the one who put his hands on me. Aren't you

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