Chapter 86 She came
the frowned staring at the message. “What did he want? Telling me to meet him?=
ly thirty minutes late. Matthew drummed his fingers.
Claire and Matthew sat in the car, the tension in the air palpable as they waited for the person who was already
thesting wheel, his patience wearing Ibin
“L’s think they te coming, Claire,” he said, his tone tinged with frustration.
Claire, ever the optimist, turned to him with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, Matthew. They’ll be here. Just give it a bit more time,” she said, her voice calm despite the situation.
“hot what it they don’t show up? We’ve been waiting for so long.” Matthew replied, his doubt creeping in
Claire reached out and placed a hand on his arm. “Even if they don’t, I have a backup plan. We’ll figure it out, olay?” she said, trying to ease his wotties. Another thirty minutes passed, and Matthew glanced at his watch again. “Claire, maybe it’s time we consider plan B,” he suggested, his concem evident.
Claire shook her head, determination in her eyes. “Let’s give it differ more minutes. I have a feeling they’re on their way,” she said, her confidence unwavering Three more minutes ticked by, and then claice spotted a figure in the distance, healing towards the warehouse they were parked near. Her hean leaped with excitement as she nudged Matthew
“There! Look! 1 knew the person will couse.” she exclaimed, pointing towards the silhouette.
without hesitation, Claire opened the car door and stepped out, her heels clicking on the pavement as she hurried towards the warehouse. Matthew followed dosely behind, his curiosity piqued.
As they approached, Claire used her phone as a flashlight to illuminate the area. The beam of light fell on the person who had just entered the warehouse, revealing the identity.
Claire’s surprise was evident as she greeted Gretta, “Well, well, well I never would have guessed it would be you, Gretta,” she said with a smirk, her tone playful yeriled with intrigue.
etta, taken aback by Claire’s unexpected presence, stammered slightly. “L… I thought I was meeting Dmitri. Where is he?” she asked, confusion evident in her
voice.
phone in front of Gretta”
“Oh, Dmitri? He’s fine. Probably can oft when things got
theated,” she replied casually, her eyes twinkling
mischleyway.
Dratta’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You sent me a message from Dmitri’s phone?” she asked incredulously, trying to make sense of the situation.
claire nodded, asly grin forming on her lips. “Well, it’s a long story, let’s just say I broke into his house. We got into a small argument as I tried to get him to real who hired him, but he refused to speak up. Dann, you really have a loyal subject. However, after being knocked down by my advisor, Matthew,” she gestured towards Matthew. “his phone tall, he fled, and the rest is history –
She observed Gretta then turned to Matthew. Bring her outside.”
Matthew, with a serious expression, stepped forward and took hold of Gretta’s hand. “Come on. Let’s talk outside,” he said firmly, leading her towards the light. entside the warehouse.
Once outside, Caira tumed off her phone’s flashlight, allowing the might light to illuminate netta’s face clearly.
She smiled at Gretta, her gaze piercing. “Now that we can see each other property, let’s cut to the chase,” she said, her voice carrying a note of determination. Grecta, sing the seriousness in Claire’s demeanor, began to feel nervous.
claire’s usually warm expression had cumed serious, her eyes growing cold with intensity. “Why?” Her voice was firm as she locked eyes with Gretta, who looked away, feigning confusion.
“What do you mean?” Gretta replied, attempting to play Innocent.
“Don’t play dumb,” Claire entorted sharply, a hint of mischief in her tone. “Does Robert know about this?”
Gretta’s eyes widened in surprise, her nervesescalating. Claire’s mention of Robert brought a wave of fear, evident in Gretta’s trembling demeanor.
“I–I…” Gretta stuttered, her composure slipping as she struggled to find words.
Claire leaned incloses, her gaze piercing. “You know what? I think it would be on to tell him, don’t you?” she teased, watching Gretta’s reaction closely.
Gretta, now visibly flustered, broke away from Matthew’s grip and dropped to the ground, pleading with Claire. “Please, don’t tell Robert. He’ll be furious,” she begged, desperation in her voice.
claire caised an eyebrow, herexpression unreadable. “Why did you do it, then?” she asked, her voice calm but demanding an answer
Gretta hesitated before speaking, her voice shaky. “I… I couldn’t bear losing the necklace,” she admitted, her eyes tilled with regret.
Claire’s disbelled was palpable as she namwed her eyes at Gretta, “You did all this for a necklace? You hired someone to kill me over a piece of jewelry?” Claire’s voire held a hint of disbeli
Gretta quickly defended herself, her voice rising in panic. “No, no, I didn’t want to kill you. I just wanted to give you awaming,” she explained, het words coming
claire’s gaze remained steady, her expression unforgiving, “It’s the same thing, Gretta,” she stated firmly. “If it weren’t for Matthew, I might not
direnta finched under Claise’s intense gaze, realizing the gravity of her actions.
the standing
Grettapleaded, “Please, Claire, don’t tell Robert about this. I didn’t mean for things to escalate like this.”
i don’t own it,” she stated
Clane’s expressimimmed cold as she fooled at Quetta “That nes İdare İselongs to my father, and only I have the right to use it. Youd firmly, her voler taking on a deadly edge
ed ber tists, trying to suppress hier iisling anger, the stond up abinpitly, hoc eyen loc lood on the damois eldaer around Claire’s neck. “Where did
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