Chapter 334

Inside the car, Ella turned her head to glance at David, staying silent. Her small hand was gently held by him. David’s voice was low and a little hoarse. “She won’t show up in your life again.” He knew girls like Claire pretty well. With a pretty face as her only weapon, she’d always hang onto her last card, never risking everything. Worst case? She’d end up being some rich guy’s mistress. Those men, though—not young and hot like Xander Moon. Most of them were old, past their forties. Whatever Claire could milk from them, that would depend on her own moves. Ella didn’t respond. She didn’t defend Claire, but she didn’t badmouth her either. Just like David said, someone like Claire never really belonged in her circle. The sleek black SUV steadily drove toward the apartment in silence. The only thing lingering in the space was the fresh, sweet scent of young girl—green plums, soft and clear. It had been David’s secret yearning for ten years. … Later, Claire really did vanish from Ella’s