Chapter 348 A Plan
“You’re back?” Claire’s voice was gentle, yet it made both Hailey and Veronica flinch at the same time.
“C–Claire…”
Veronica’s voice was hoarse, trembling with tears. “We-”
“I already know.”
Claire set down her coffee cup. The sound cut off Veronica’s sentence.
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The smile on her lips deepened slightly, but her eyes turned colder. “The dignified second daughter of the Flynns, a red–hot star, and the youngest, all reduced to being bullied outside, with the whole internet watching. You’ve really disgraced the Flynns.”
Her tone wasn’t harsh; it was almost calm, yet every word lashed at the sisters like a whip.
Hailey couldn’t help defending herself. “Claire! We weren’t bullied, it was that Noelle-”
“Enough.”
Claire shot her a look. Hailey instantly shut up, shrinking back.
“You lost fair and square. Your scheming backfired and blew up in your face. And you still have the nerve to argue?”
Veronica’s face went ashen. She knew Claire had always looked down on their petty games, but now she could only grit her teeth and beg. “Claire, I know I was wrong… Everyone online is tearing me apart, all my endorsements and roles are gone, and the company wants to sue me for damages… W–what am I supposed to do?”
“Why panic? You lose your head over the smallest setback.” Claire paused, then looked at Veronica. “For now, don’t go anywhere. Stay home and reflect. And don’t think about hiding away to wait it out. The more you hide, the worse it gets.”
Veronica jerked her head up. “Claire… you’ll help me?”
Claire didn’t answer directly. She lifted her coffee, took a sip, then said leisurely, “Once my marriage with Jonathan is settled and t marry into the Guzmans, do you really think this bit of breach damages matters?”
Veronica and Hailey both lit up at that.
“Then when are you meeting Mr. Guzman for the meeting?”
“Soon. The two families are arranging it.” A glint of certainty flashed through Claire’s eyes.
Jonathan was the Guzmans‘ eldest grandson. He was respected and capable, the dream match of countless socialites
She was determined to become Jonathan’s wife.
“That’s great! Once you marry into the Guzmans, let’s see who dares look down on us!” Hailey blurted out excitedly
“Don’t celebrate too early.” Claire’s smile faded, her voice turning colder. “Before the marriage is finalized, both of you behave yourselves. Keep your heads down, especially you, Hailey.”
Her sharp gaze stabbed into Hailey. “Your spoiled temper and habit of stirring trouble everywhere, you’d better fix them. This time.
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Chapter 348 A Plan
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Veronica was the main idiot, but you were involved too. If these filthy matters make the Guzmans doubt the Flynns‘ upbringing and family conduct, and it affects my marriage…”
She stopped there, but the chill in her unfinished words made both sisters shudder.
“I will, Claire, I’ll behave!” Hailey hurried to promise, not daring to talk back at all.
Veronica nodded hard. “Don’t worry. Claire. We won’t run around or say anything. We won’t cause trouble for the family.”
“Good.” Only then did Claire nod with faint satisfaction and stand up. “That’s enough. Go upstairs and rest. I need to pick out some gifts for the Guzmans, especially their newly found daughter, Charlotte. I hear she’s dearly loved by everyone in the family. Winning Charlotte over would be a huge help for my marriage.”
At the mention of the Guzmans‘ second daughter, Veronica and Hailey exchanged a glance.
Of course, they had heard of her. The news had been everywhere not long ago. But they’d never seen her face. Even though it once went viral on live streams, by the time they searched for photos, everything had been wiped clean.
Charlotte, with a status that lofty, was someone they could only admire from afar.
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