Chapter 233

But Clara didn’t come off the least bit apologetic for what she did. “Where are you going?” Ethan glanced down at her. His hand effortlessly slid around her waist—smooth, natural. If she’d been the one taking the lead before, now it was clearly Ethan. Clara frowned slightly at the touch but didn’t pull away. They were standing close—almost too close. Her long lashes flickered, voice teasing with a faint hint of sarcasm. “So, what exactly are you up to?” “Wait for me here,” Ethan said calmly. Clara raised an eyebrow. “Off to deal with Miss Barrington?” “Be good,” Ethan coaxed gently. Her words were blunt and direct, while his were subtler, less obvious. Still, he didn’t deny it. Then he quietly turned towards Fiona. “How’d you know the code to my villa?” he asked straight out. Fiona’s face instantly darkened. “Ethan… you…” But she quickly snapped back and stared him straight in the eye. “Why is Clara even here? Have you really forgotten what happened six years ago?” Her tone turned shar