Building Her Throne Burying My Heart (Claire) novel Chapter 10

"Felton, I'm the one hosting this party tonight. If there's a problem, you can come straight to me. Causing trouble like this is out of line, especially here. If people hear about it, what do you think they'll say?"

Maybe it was out of respect for Claire, but the guy immediately backed down. He drew his foot away and mumbled, "This waiter wasn't paying attention. Spilled wine all over me."

Claire stepped forward, and my heart started racing. I was crouched on the floor with my back to her, trying my best not to panic.

"Since this happened at my event, I'll pay for the cleaning. Let's just forget about it."

The man looked embarrassed. "Oh, no, I couldn't let you do that. I'll just go home and change." Then he turned and walked away.

I stood up, still facing away from Claire. My hands were shaking as I clutched my uniform. I kept my voice quiet. "Thank you."

I tried to slip away, but she called out behind me.

"Stop right there."

I froze on the spot. Did she recognize me?

Her heels tapped against the floor as she walked closer. Each step sent my nerves into overdrive. I held my breath, not daring to look at her.

"You dropped something. Here, take it."

Dropped something? I patted my pockets and realized my wallet was missing. Inside was the old photo of the two of us. If she opened it, she’d know everything.

I reached my hand back, hoping to get it quickly. "Thank you."

But my hand closed on nothing. Instead, her voice came again, a little sharp, a little teasing.

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