Clara's POV "That wasn't the worst part. She got a call right in front of me. Someone told her you had had a heart attack. The doctor even confirmed it. I guess she got her friend to do that for her." Derek continued. He was letting it all out. "I even believed her. You would have believed her too if you saw how much she cried." He continued. Derek looked at me with a satisfied smirk. Was this his way of being petty?Mom looked at me, more seriously trying to imagine what might have happened. Everyone knows no one lies about their mother having a heart attack unless they have done something serious.The fact that he knew all of this made him even more dangerous. How many more things did he know?"Don't worry, though; we spoke about the whole thing, and it was nothing but a prank," Derek said with a laugh. He was trying to dismiss the worried expression now on my mom's face. "Right, Clara?" He added."You love pranks, don't you?" I answered sarcastically. I took a sip of my water."Ye

Clara's POV Even I was bearing the consequences of it if only I'd known better."I don't know how often he will come here to get information, but my advice is to stay away from here and from me as far as possible." I continued."If you think you can replace me with that guy, you better think again." He answered. He paused for a moment as he weighed through all his options. "This won't be the last you see of me," He threatened.He shot a dagger at me as I tried to remain confident.What had I ever seen in him?I opened the door and stepped back into the house.I slammed the door again. This time, Waylen stepped back to prevent the door from slamming into his face.I peeked through our keyhole as I watched him disappear. It was a relief to know that this would be the last time I would see him, hopefully. He was too big a coward ever to return. My threat had worked.I sighed as I made my way back into the house. Facing Waylen made me a bit tougher and more courageous. With everything th

Clara's POV "You fired me and then had security throw me out like a common criminal," I fired at him."It was for your good." He smiled. "Besides, I have more good news. Since your mother dearest is leaving for a while and I obviously can't leave you alone here, you will have to come with me. We are going on a short trip to Greece," he announced.My jaw nearly dropped.Katy stared at the two of us, her eyes filled with amusement."You can't do that. I'm not going anywhere with you," I answered. "I'll report you for kidnapping me," I threatened."You can try. Besides, we've already been through this. I can't trust you enough to leave you alone." He answered."So now you are threatening me to leave with you? My mother is going to file a restraining order against you when she finds out. You are just trying to take advantage of the fact that she will be gone for a while," I said."I'm pretty sure she would agree with me when she finds out that you are trying to poison our child." "Fine,

Clara's POV This child was looking for a way to end up in the hospital."What do you think you are doing?" Katy asked in a whisper.Experience tells me she was probably listening in. I knew the sound upstairs was no coincidence."I can't keep hiding this forever, and it will only blow up in my face." I reasoned with her."Mom has never stolen a candy bar in her life. She will murder you and everyone else involved. You can't do this." Katy whispered.Katy and I froze as we heard footsteps and laughter coming down the hall. Katy tried to look as natural as possible to avoid all suspicion."I see you are ready for your trip." I heard Derek's voice from down the hall.Not him, either. I couldn't help but curse softly. My bad luck couldn't be a coincidence. This was all a conspiracy.Maybe it was just my bad decision.It would be much easier to tell the two of them while they are together. That way, I only had to see their disappointed faces once, but Derek had already threatened me, and I

Clara's POV "Feel free to choose either of the two bedrooms you like." Derek interrupted my thoughts. "I have to meet with a client for a few minutes. I'll be right back. Make yourself at home," he added.He looked at his phone before making his way out of the suite.For the first time, I was finally left alone to behave like the lunatic I was. I was jumping up and down like a twelve-year-old kid. For someone who'd just been through a ten-hour flight, I'd think I'd be tired, but then again, I also got a full-body massage.I was forced to remember how old I was when I noticed the door knob turning.I stopped, keeping an eye on the person who walked in.Instead, it was a maid who walked in. She was almost startled that I was standing there. She had a similar uniform to ours, the same knee-length dress style with a white apron over it, except theirs had a faded ocean blue instead of black."Good day, ma'am, I'm Cassia," she said. She had an unfamiliar accent."Good day," I greeted back