Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 309

But now that Elio’s life was on the line, Clara couldn’t give a damn about Emmett’s potential wrath.

Clara grabbed her bag and bolted. She didn’t even make it to the front door before running into Ricardo. “Where are you off to in such a rush, Ms. Calloway?”

“I’ve got stuff to deal with. A friend of mine is sick; I’ve gotta go see him.”

Ricardo eyed her panicked expression, “Want me to tell Mr. Melendez? He knows a bunch of top-notch doctors, so he might be able to help.”

Clara knew what he was getting at. She hesitated for a moment, then blurted out to Ricardo, “It’s a guy friend I’m going to see. If you don’t want Mr. Melendez to blow a fuse, you better keep it to yourself!”

“A guy friend?”

“Don’t worry, I’m not gonna betray Mr. Melendez! But the guy once did me a favor, so I’ve gotta return his kindness!”

Ricardo was taken aback, obviously not anticipating such bluntness from Clara, leaving him stuck between a rock and a hard place.

But if Mr. Melendez finds out, I’m toast!”

know. Let’s keep this under wraps. I’ll

“Alright then.”

all, Clara had made things

away. I’ll be back ASAP! Can you smooth things over and buy me some time?”

“Alright…”

hightailed it to Elio’s place in her car. But when she got there, she found the

but no one answered, so she quickly dialed Elio’s

but

could faintly hear a ringtone

was Elio

on the door, “Elio! Elio!

was about to call the

at Elio, who had just opened the door. He didn’t look like he had passed

me… you said you were on

of my rope.” Elio grabbed her arm, “Clara, you’ve got to come