Chapter 81

Claire quickly sent a message in the family group chat to let them know she was safe. Barely a few seconds later, her phone rang. It was Leo, her fifth brother. Feeling a tad guilty, Claire jumped in first, her voice sweet and light: "Leo, why are you up so early?" She had woken up at four in the morning, and even after grabbing something to eat, it was still only just past four—still a bit before five. Leo didn't bother exchanging pleasantries and cut straight to the point. "You're still with Nelson Cooper?" His tone wasn't exactly friendly. Claire froze for half a beat, but quickly pieced it together. She'd been at Bar N°7 drinking with Dominic, and it wouldn't take much effort to track her down. Adrian had been staying in Jadewick for a while—it wouldn't be hard for him to dig up her whereabouts. All those calls and messages since last night—they were clearly worried she might be alone with Nelson, thinking it wouldn't be safe. After what happened overseas, even if she still believe