Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 275

Clara dashed to the office. She wasn't sure if Emmett’s greetings or something else held things up, but the scheduled meeting was delayed for an hour. She still made it.

She quickly slipped into her high heels and formal wear, then picked up her folder and headed for the meeting room.

Ricardo caught up with her on her way, saying, "Ms. Calloway, no need for you to go to the construction site today. I can handle it myself."

"Why?" Clara was puzzled, "Didn't we agree on this before?"

"I…"

"You don't have to hesitate; just spit it out." Clara knew there must be a reason for his hesitation, "In front of me, you don't need to be like this. Not many people in this company know about my relationship with Emmett; you don't have to treat me as a boss; just regard me as a regular secretary or a newbie designer."

Ricardo reluctantly said, "It's because Taylor is also going to the site; I’m afraid your meeting might upset Mr. Melendez. Last time he…"

Taylor?

Clara puzzled, "Why would he go to our site? He's not even collaborating with our company."

"Because Taylor bought a house there, and this house was the one that caused us trouble before. Taylor said, if we want him to let go of this house, we have to…"

"We have to what?" Clara frowned, "Just spill it! You're making me nervous!"

"We have to let you speak with him in person."

"…"

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