Chapter 83

A marriage built on ulterior motives was never meant to last. If she didn’t carve out an escape route for herself now, Clara knew she'd end up stuck in a mess later. The moment Fiona climbed her way to the top, she’d have no problem cornering Clara into a dead end. Clara’s expression stiffened, but she stayed silent. Soon enough, she found a reasonable excuse and smoothly left the villa. After all, Ethan hadn’t locked her up. And truth be told, he wasn’t the kind to do that either. Clara was careful not to tip him off, just asked the driver to drop her off near a shopping mall. The bodyguards were nearby, but they weren’t glued to her 24/7 – Clara had made it clear she hated being watched. StarMedia's office was in a building adjacent to the mall. So Clara walked in without a fuss and made her way there, flying just under the radar. ... Her meeting with StarMedia's head went smoother than she expected. They were insiders, even if they’d never had a scriptwriting department before. But