The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 190

Pausing mid-step, Miles feigned total indifference. "You're careless. I'll be securing both."

"And when exactly are you moving back in with me?"

Claire bit her lip. "I shouldn't right now. If I pack up out of nowhere, my mom is going to be incredibly suspicious."

His gaze instantly chilled. "When do you plan on telling her?"

"I just need a little transition period. I promise, I'll tell her soon."

"It better be."

Sliding into the passenger seat, Claire suddenly felt an agonizing itch break out across her chest.

She was mortified, but she simply couldn't stand it. Checking to ensure Miles was focused on the road, she discreetly reached into her collar to scratch the burning skin.

But the friction only made it worse. Before long, she was squirming uncontrollably in her seat.

Catching a red light, Miles slammed on the brakes and seized her wrist, yanking her to face him.

"Claire, what the hell is wrong with—"

The words died in his throat.

Several buttons on her blouse had popped open, exposing the upper swell of her chest, now marred by an aggressive, angry red rash spreading across her luminous skin.

Mortified, she tried to cover herself, her cheeks burning hot.

Miles's eyes darkened for a split second before snapping into professional focus. "It's an allergic reaction. What did you eat?"

Claire mentally retraced her steps, refusing to meet his eyes. "I took a pill."

"What kind of pill?"

"Just... a contraceptive."

A lethal silence engulfed the cabin.

Miles's jaw clenched so tight it looked ready to snap. "Unbelievable."

"I used protection. What exactly were you afraid of?"

"You... went too many times," she mumbled, entirely embarrassed.

"Married? And allergic to contraceptives?" Sienna deliberately raised her voice so the entire lobby could hear her sneer.

Claire had humiliated her at their last college reunion, causing Dominic to dump her and leaving her utterly broke for months.

Sienna let out a nasty cackle. "After pissing off Miles Zimmerman, you were so desperate you just married the first loser who looked your way? If he's forcing you to pop pills until you break out in hives, he obviously treats you like absolute trash."

"Karma is real! Look at how pathetic you are. You completely deserve this!"

Claire shot her a glacial stare, her lips curling into a wicked smirk.

"Why don't you mind your own business? Take all that leftover energy and hustle harder. Maybe one day you'll be able to afford the real versions of those knockoffs you're wearing."

"You...!" Sienna sputtered, utterly enraged. She was about to launch into a screaming fit when Miles suddenly materialized, planting himself firmly by Claire's side.

Sienna completely froze.

After that catastrophic scene at the Zimmerman Group gala, Claire's reputation was in ruins. Why on earth was this billionaire still hovering around her?

"Master Zimmerman, please don't let her fool you! She's already secretly married to some worthless loser! She's just using you as an ATM!"