Chapter 235

Claire's POV It was Emma Briden. My stomach dropped as I recognized my step-sister, who was now glaring at me like I was something she'd scraped off her shoe. The coffee had mostly spilled on her own dress, but from her expression, you'd think I'd done it on purpose. "You!" Emma's eyes widened in recognition, then narrowed with hatred. "Look what you've done to my new Chanel dress! This cost $6,000! Are you paying with cash or card?" Her tone was so condescending it made my skin crawl. Stella growled inside me, clearly as irritated as I was. "This wasn't entirely my fault," I replied calmly. "I'll pay for your dry cleaning, but that's it." "Dry cleaning?" Emma's voice rose. "You crashed into me! This is completely your fault!" I shook my head, feeling my patience wearing thin. "If you don't like my offer, you can call the police or sue me. Your choice." Before I could walk away, Emma grabbed my arm. "This woman ruined my dress and now she's trying to leave without paying!" she announce