Chapter 103

She read the gossip out loud to Ethan Blackwood with a half-smile, like she was just casually bringing it up. Clara Walton figured there was no way Ethan hadn’t already heard about it. But just because he didn’t mention it didn’t mean she had to play dumb too. “So, am I the new fling now?” Ethan suddenly lowered his head, gripping Clara’s chin gently. Clara was practically forced to meet his eyes. “Aren’t I, though?” “You’ve been Mrs. Blackwood for a few years, and now you’re calling yourself the new one?” Ethan’s face was unreadable. Clara let out a lazy “Oh,” all nonchalant. “Then if I’m the wife, that means Miss Barrington’s just your side chick kept on the low, huh?” If this were before, joking about Fiona Barrington like that would've probably earned her a death stare—or worse. But now? Ethan just looked at Clara. Like he already knew exactly what she was doing—trying to push his buttons. So he just stared. Silent. Clara didn’t bother backing down. This time, she took the initiati