Chapter 29

After wrapping things up, Maria finally had a chance to breathe. But the moment she lay down, that nagging thought that had been dormant for days popped right back into her head. Was the broken compact really Grace’s doing? The timing was way too convenient—just as it broke, Chloe Carter showed up demanding answers. That couldn’t be a coincidence. The second that realization hit her, Maria thought of Chloe’s aggressive attitude. She wasn’t even someone high up at the company, just a coordinator. So why was she acting like a big boss? Even dared to throw a tantrum in front of James. That definitely raised some red flags. She immediately pulled Grace aside and whispered, “Check out that coordinator from Elurea. I want to know who exactly she is. And figure out who at Elurea last handled the compact.” “What’s going on?” Grace blinked, confused. “I think it was already broken when it got sent out.” Grace’s eyes widened a bit but she didn’t look too surprised—after hanging around Maria thes