Chapter 188

The elevator stopped at the top floor. She stepped out quickly, blocking Julian Archer from following. “I’ll be back in a bit. You go on ahead.” Julian stayed inside, giving her a cheeky grin. “I bet you’re too scared to come.” Claire Richards forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. As soon as the elevator doors shut, she rushed inside her apartment. Go back to the rooftop? No way. He might not care about dying, but she did. She eased herself onto the couch, holding her sore waist. God, everything ached... She randomly put together something to eat, then headed for a bath. Halfway through soaking, her phone buzzed. New friend request on WhatsApp: Tessa Howard. Claire shot upright in the tub. Tessa Howard…? The infamous ex tangled in that whole love-hate drama with Julian. Word was, he followed her to Singapore once. No one knew if it was true, and Julian had always treated her stone cold. But Tessa’s obsession? That was the real deal—Claire had seen it with her own eyes. It had been