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.

“Mr. Zachman,

seated behind his desk, was absorbed in reviewing documents. He didn’t look up, nor did he

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

more than ten minutes. Just as Liam thought

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

moment, he didn’t dare raise his head and lied, “Mr. Zachman, Mr. Wren handles his private schedule himself. I really don’t

that so, or are you helping him cover up?” Carlisle’s tone suddenly turned

beat, but he managed to stay calm. “Mr. Zachman, I truly don’t know anything about Mr. Wren’s

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

he kept his head down and remained

expression darkened. “Let me guess. Is

ignorance, acting surprised. “Isn’t Ms. Salford in

but at least he didn’t show

stared at him, unable to find any obvious clues. After probing a bit more, Liam

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