Chapter 280

She set down her fork and got up to leave. Julian Archer didn’t stop her. Sure, maybe she’d have bailed before stepping into the room, but now that she was already in, knowing how she always played her roles to the fullest, he guessed she’d stick it out. Claire Richards stepped outside and answered the call. “Hey.” “Claire, you there yet?” Sabrina Scott asked. “Yeah, but… we’re not in the same room.” Because clearly, this wasn’t any kind of business dinner—she’d been duped. Sabrina didn’t sound surprised at all, cheerful as ever. “That’s fine. We’re in the same restaurant, right? I’ll swing by to say hi later.” “Absolutely not!” Claire cut her off immediately. Things were already a mess. If it wasn’t so rude to just bolt, she would’ve vanished on the spot. Sabrina gave a light laugh but didn’t press. “Okay, then come by my room instead. I got here early and nobody else has shown up yet.” “Not really a good time for me…” Claire hesitated. “It'll be quick. I’ve got something for you. Con