Chapter 101

Ryan pretended not to notice the coldness Clara emitted and pressed on, “I heard from the principal that you’re from Phoypolis. Your brother came all this way to see you, which shows how much he cares. How could he bear to let you work in such a rural school?”

Clara frowned, not wanting to entertain him. She grabbed a textbook from the desk and made a quick excuse. “Mr. Chase, class is about to start. I’ll head over first.”

Before he could say anything more, she hurriedly left the office.

Ryan’s expression darkened as he watched her retreating figure, irritation flashing in his eyes.

Clara, already a distance away, didn’t notice it.

Martha had settled into Crownview Villa, prompting Carlisle to leave for work early to steer clear of her in the mornings.

When his secretary arrived, he immediately ordered her to call Liam.

Upon receiving the message, Liam quickly contacted Wren, but after waiting several minutes without a reply, he reluctantly made his way to Carlisle’s office.

and receiving permission, Liam entered. “Mr. Zachman,

in reviewing documents. He didn’t look up,

so silent that it felt suffocating, and the pressure in the air was palpable. Liam felt a cold sweat break out as

more than ten minutes. Just as Liam thought he might snap, Carlisle finally set the document down.

“You know why I called you in. You’ve always handled Wren’s schedule. So, tell me. Where is he now?”

moment. As Wren’s assistant, how could he reveal

the moment, he didn’t dare raise his head and lied, “Mr. Zachman, Mr.

helping him cover up?” Carlisle’s tone suddenly

skipped a beat, but he managed to stay calm. “Mr. Zachman, I

to Wren, aren’t you? Do you really think I don’t know where

eyes flickered, but he kept his head down and

guess. Is he finding

feigned ignorance, acting surprised. “Isn’t Ms. Salford in Phoypolis?”

he didn’t show any signs of guilt.

a bit more, Liam skillfully dodged each question with false innocence. Frustrated, Carlisle finally

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