Chapter 349

What a massive misunderstanding that was. Claire quickly caught on and rushed to explain, “Eleanor, you’ve got it wrong. Daniel and I aren’t like that. We’re just regular friends.” Eleanor froze in place. Erica and the maid Alice standing next to her looked equally stunned. Not dating? Then… whose baby is Claire having? Olivia jumped in to clarify, “Claire really isn’t Mr. Allen’s girlfriend. Plus, he’s… not into women, you know. Everyone’s pretty aware of that.” Eleanor felt a sharp jolt in her heart. That was not something she wanted to hear. Brandon added, “Daniel doesn't have time for romance anyway. He’s either dodging explosions or getting stabbed—or, I dunno, jumping out of cars. Guy’s calendar’s fully booked.” Eleanor looked like she might actually pass out. “...Explosions? Jumping out of what? Since when?” Just as Brandon began to answer, Claire noticed how shaken Eleanor looked and quickly clamped a hand over his mouth. “Don’t listen to him, he exaggerates everything. Daniel’