Chapter 291

Clara let out a sound that felt way too much like she was enjoying it. Meanwhile, on the other end of the phone, Fiona’s ragged breathing suddenly turned into a sharp scream. This time, Ethan heard it loud and clear. His eyes immediately locked onto Clara. Clara’s tone was lazy, almost playful. “Oops, guess that hit a nerve. Think Fiona might go off herself again after we barely yanked her back from the edge?” She sounded like she was poking around, testing Ethan, with zero trace of concern. Her look was calm—too calm—and borderline mocking. Ethan just stared at her, his voice steady. “You did that on purpose?” “Why not?” Clara shot back with a raise of her brow. It sure seemed intentional. Clara was clearly pushing things, and Ethan’s gaze darkened. “Sure.” Problem was, her boldness poked something in him—pushed him too far. His emotions spiraled, and it showed in the way he started acting rougher. Clara didn’t respond, but the tremor that hit her again was all too familiar. She stare