Chapter 158

No way. It can’t be… Claire felt like she'd just been launched straight into the sky by a rocket—heart racing, vision blurring, not even sure if she was still breathing. Total panic. Julian caught her weird expression instantly. His brows dropped as he lowered his gaze to check— Just in time. "Don’t look!" Claire lunged over, throwing herself on his hand, snatching back her phone like her life depended on it. "…" Julian was stunned by the move. Even the kitten freaked out, leaping onto the couch. Claire took a quick step back, trying to play it cool. "It's… just some private stuff with a friend. Nothing I can show anyone." Julian’s face turned icy. "Private, huh? What, they filmed you murdering someone and are blackmailing you?" "…" Claire kept quiet. I mean, what could she even say to that? Even worse, the messages kept coming. Oh god—how many styles are there?! She wasn’t running a lingerie shop, why send her the whole catalog? Julian’s expression darkened even more. "I’m gonna get s