Chapter 142

Claire's POV I couldn't let Klein take the fall for my family drama. "Emma, this is between us," I said firmly as I stepped forward. "Let's resolve this without involving others." "Your lover hit me. Do you understand?" Emma's voice was full of smugness. She said the word 'lover' loud enough for everyone to hear. Heat rushed to my face. We were in the middle of Klein's company with dozens of colleagues watching us. Just great. Klein and I had nothing going on, but explaining that now would be impossible. No one would believe us. Klein wasn't backing down. He pointed at Emma, his blue eyes flashing. "If you want to continue causing trouble, I have many ways to deal with you. Care to find out what they are?" Stella growled inside me. " I say we let him handle her. She deserves worse." "Not helping, " I replied mentally. Emma quickly covered her red cheek and stepped backward. "There are so many of you ganging up on one woman!" Two of Klein's lawyers stepped forward. They spoke in calm, t