Chapter 263

“She stepped out?” Emmett raised his eyebrows. I thought she had a meeting today, right? Is anything special going on that she needs

to bustle out?”

Ricardo shook his head. “I’m not so sure myself, but her meeting’s probably over. Maybe she has some stuff to take care of.”

Emmett waved his hand dismissively and said, ‘Alright, gotcha. I’ll give her a ring later, you do your thing.”

“Sure thing, Mr. Melendez.”

After Ricardo left, Emmett immediately dialed Clara’s number, only to find no one answering!

He wasn’t suspecting anything; he was just worried Clara might be in a pickle!

So Emmett decided to shoot her a text. Just as he was about to type, Clara called him up.

“You were looking for me?” Clara asked.

did you run off to? You didn’t even let me

toner. It took me a while to pick one.” Clara chuckled. “Sorry. I’m heading back now!” “Your face felt

Emmett looked at his phone, his inner puzzle intensifying.

like the type to go shopping during work hours! So, she must

would Clara need

have something to do with

up, heading to Ricardo’s office.

need me, just buzz me, and I’ll come over!” “No biggie. Keep an eye on Taylor these couple of days;

a pain

I’ve got other fish to fry.”

have

you notice Clara sneaking off without telling anyone, especially without

glance at Emmett, before nodding, “Got it,

leaving Ricardo

Ms. Calloway have something fishy going on?

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