Chapter 73

Clara flinched a little, whipped her head around for a quick glance, muttered a soft "oh," and carried on eating like nothing had happened. The young starlet gave a visible shudder. She'd been hoping for one last desperate chance, but upon seeing that, gave up entirely. Tentatively, she asked, "Mrs. Blake, about that check you mentioned..." Marianne gave a mean little snort. "Don't worry. It'll be delivered to you." The girl lit up like a Christmas tree, thanked her sweetly, and headed out. Once the door clicked shut, Marianne's whole demeanor shifted-cold and furious. All of Fraser's weird behavior lately... it all traced back to Bellamy. That woman had to be removed, sooner or later. "Auntie, what's wrong? Not eating anymore?" Clara mumbled with her mouth full, sounding like she was chewing a whole steamed dumpling. Marianne looked at Clara's carefree face and sighed quietly. "I don't really have an appetite. You carry on." With that, she turned and went back to her room. Clara didn'