Chapter 509

Marina fumed inwardly. Of all the times for Orion's sister to get kidnapped, it just had to be now-right when she was on the verge of signing the contract.

She was itching to get this deal done, but she didn't dare rush things. After all, she knew just how important Claire was to the Tempest family.

Even though Mr. Tempest and Orion had received word that Claire was unharmed, they were still visibly on edge, pacing restlessly around the office.

About half an hour later, the door finally swung open.

Sean stepped in, escorting Claire. Together, they appeared at the doorway.

The moment Claire walked in, Marina's assistant's eyes went wide with shock.

"What are you doing here?!"

Marina frowned in confusion. "What's the matter?"

Her assistant spat out, voice quivering with anger, "Marina, this is the woman who tried to seduce Mr. Tempest!"

"It's her?" Marina looked Claire up and down, sourness twisting in her gut. Claire was taller, prettier, and carried herself with a confidence Marina could never fake. The comparison stung.

Before either Mr. Tempest or Orion could say a word, Marina couldn't hold back her scorn. "This is the executive office. Not just any random woman off the street can waltz in here."

who only know how to throw themselves at men don't belong

like she owned the place. She had no idea that, as she spoke, Mr. Tempest and Orion both shot her

face remained unreadable. She strode forward, step

word, she raised her hand

crack, sending Marina

assistant charged toward Claire. "Who do you think you are, laying a hand

own hand, ready to strike

was more than prepared to put

lashed out with a swift kick,

are, raising a hand to

a moment, the office fell

her assistant stared at Claire,

"Orion-you're saying she's

cold as stone.

that, Marina stumbled back

able to process whate she

could

assistant, shrieking, "Didn't you say she was just

assistant was speechless, color

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