Chapter 48

"Clara, I'd like to talk to you."

After exchanging messages with Edward and knowing that Clara wasn't busy, Bella called her assistant to have a one-on-one conversation in her room.

Since Edward and Julia weren't around, Bella thought she could take advantage of this moment to clarify what Clara had done to her yesterday. Bella just wanted to make sure. Was Clara on her side, Julia's side, or perhaps neutral?

"What do you want to ask?"

In Bella's room, Clara was immediately invited to sit down. Seeing Bella's expression, Clara was sure that what she was about to discuss was serious.

"It's about what you did to me yesterday."

Clara's brow furrowed.

"About yesterday?"

"Yes," Bella nodded. "How did you know that Mr. Edward was in my room?"

Clara smiled.

"The night before, I accidentally saw him entering your room to help carry groceries. I noticed he was about to leave. But, you seemed to deliberately kiss him and then pull him back in, didn't you?"

"So, you saw it?"

Clara nodded.

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