Chapter 301

Clara just listened quietly. A jinx, huh? She’d never even called Ethan her own jinx, yet Fiona didn’t hesitate to toss that label onto her. Seriously, where did she get the nerve? Still, Clara said nothing the whole time—just listened, her face unreadable, like none of it mattered to her. That’s what always drove Fiona nuts. From way back, Clara had always been like this—cold, detached, impossible to shake. Fiona still couldn’t believe they were this close—so close to making it work with Ethan—and Clara just swooped in and ruined everything. Thinking about it made Fiona’s breathing hitch. “You think you’ve won, don’t you? No way, Clara. You’ll pay for all this. Everyone around you will end up screwed because of you!” “Fiona.” Clara finally spoke, calm and flat. “Instead of stressing about me, maybe focus on saving yourself. Sound good?” Her voice wasn’t angry, not even sharp, but every word felt like a quiet warning. On the other end, Fiona audibly sucked in her breath. But Clara stay