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Chapter Nine: Hidden Intentions
Clara's POV
I studied Beck Hall as he read my article. I know the famous expression where he thinks an article presented to him is something. I spent all night on this and I never pull an all nighter! I gave it my all according to the limited information I had. He looked between me and the sheets of paper in his hand. He let out a deep uncertain sigh. The momentary confidence I felt suddenly faded.
"It's something, right?"
He took off his glasses and looked at me. "I see what you're trying to do." I sense a dismissal coming on. "You're trying to keep your job. But I can't decide that. The new owners-"
"The story can be something. Kimberly gets to keep her job and she peddles gossip for a living. Mr Beck, the Bancrofts have dirty secrets. Everyone knows that and if you just give me a chance or at least let the new owners know I have potential, I can expose them."
"Clara, there are things
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