Chapter 245

Claire: "..." Girl, you're seriously wilder than a jungle cat. Evelyn waltzed over and slung an arm around Claire's shoulders, her red lips close to Claire’s ear. "Relax, babe, I can handle myself—I could take on a whole squad." Julian’s expression cooled instantly. "Evelyn, let her go." Hands up like a troublemaker caught red-handed, Evelyn backed off, grinning. "Geez, Julian, you’re so uptight. Can’t I whisper a little secret to my girl?" He didn’t dignify her with a reply. "Claire, come here," he said, giving her a little wave—and then shot a sharp glance at Dick. "And keep your people in check." Dick looked mildly embarrassed. He gave his companion a look and pulled her aside to say something in a low voice. Claire walked over to Julian’s side, still eyeing the trio as if connecting dots in her head. Michael crept up next to her, whispering nervously, "Claire... don’t you feel like someone’s been staring at us the whole time?" Claire cupped her hand and whispered back, "That woman