Chapter 64

"I'm just supposed to believe that?" Nelson's voice was colder than ice. He came all this way thinking he'd finally meet Vera Quinn and get some real answers. Even if the deal with Fields Group ended here, he could at least figure out what went wrong. Was it something they messed up in the negotiation? Did she take issue with a clause? If so, he was even ready to apologize or express his genuine gratitude for her help back then. But the last person he expected to see was Claire. Whatever hope he'd had sank like a stone. Claire wasn't surprised he didn't believe her. But looking at it from his perspective, it kind of made sense. Vera Quinn had a rare contract with Adrian, one that anyone could see pointed to a deep connection. And Claire—well, she basically lived at Adrian's place. Plus, Fields' XR also had a deal with Vera. So on paper, it totally added up. It wasn't far-fetched to think Claire used her relationship with Adrian to fake being Vera Quinn and mess with Nelson. Still, no m