Chapter 194

“Chairman Allen.” Claire Richards slowed down her words as she repeated the name. Julian Archer’s brows instantly furrowed. “He came to see you?” Claire didn’t want him finding out there might’ve been something murky between her mom and Chairman Allen. After weighing it, she answered, “He’s an old friend of my parents.” That could mean anything—friend, classmate. Whatever worked. ...Even if, given Harold Allen's social status and circle, there was no logical way he and her teacher-parents would ever have crossed paths. Their worlds just didn’t overlap like that. Julian caught the vague wording but didn’t push. “Alright, got it.” Claire let out a breath. She ended the call and politely helped invite Harold Allen inside. As they stepped in, Allen turned to Diana Young with a smile. “Was that your daughter’s boyfriend on the phone?” “No, no,” Diana waved her hand. “No? Wasn’t she just talking to Julian?” “...Uh, yes, but—” Overhearing their conversation, Claire broke into a cold sweat. Sh