Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103

Clara’s POV:

We arrived at the summit at 5pm. All eyes were on us as we made our way to the platinum table. I could hear whispers among the guests.

“Oh my gosh, so it’s true! Clara is in a relationship with Ethan Taylor!”

“Well, no wonder he defended her to fiercely!”

“Is that why she went to Osha?”

“Wait, were they together then?”

Questions and gossip circulated through the ballroom, but Ethan and Clara didn’t care. Clara’s eyes widen, when she looked at the two platinum tables, she could see it was filled with his family along with Gloria, her parents and siblings, Casey, and his family.

“Why are all of them here?‘

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Clara was confused but reserved her questions for later. Earlier that day, Ethan was already acting weird. He’d ordered her this special gown that Casey had to deliver for the summit, and he kept looking at her as if something was missing. She figured she’d wait until after the gala to grill him. As they made their way to the table, Gloria, along with

his mom and sisters stood up.

“Clare–bear! O.M.G! You look beautiful!!! Good taste Ethan!”

Ethan blushed as he hugged Gloria. After everyone hugged and shared handshakes, the host of the summit took the stage.

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank you all for coming to this year’s annual Bio–Summit Gala! I’m your host, Lawrence Mitchell, and I just want to say, everyone looks so beautiful tonight”

The crowd erupted in handclaps and cheers as the host took a bow,

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“Alright! So, we’re going to get started. As you all know, every year, we host this gala to bring honor and praise to the medical and medicinal pioneers of the world! Without all of their hard work and breakthroughs, who knows where we would be in the world of medicine!”

As the night went on, various people won awards, Gloria’s father won neurologist of the year for his hard work and training during his tenure at LexU. Terra’s father won the neurosurgeon of the year award. He’s recently performed a successful tumor removal of a patients brain. The night was going one beautifully, but Clara couldn’t help but notice her biological family along with Jason staring daggers at her throughout the evening. Though not surprised it still made her feel uneased.

“I can’t believe that little bitch showed up!”

Jameson seethed as he watched Clara smile and chat at the platinum table. He couldn’t afford for her to ruin his plans by revealing the research was hers. Jason assured him it wouldn’t matter, even if she did say the research was hers, they had the original journal and would just deny it.

“And she’s sitting at the platinum table with Ethan Fucking Taylor! This will be the last night she ever embarrasses me!”

“Ugh! She gets on my nerves! Daddy, can’t you ask them to throw her out!”

Jameson looked at his daughter annoyed, what irritated him the most was the fact that his big moment would still be due to Clara’s hard work. Looking at Sophie, he realized she held no real value to him. He would still need her in order to complete the vaccine.

Jason sat silently. He seethed inwardly as he watched the interaction between Clara and

Ethan.

The smiles, the kisses on the cheek and forehead. The way she looked at him. She’d never looked at him that way before.

‘How could she fall in love with someone she barley knew! She’s known me all her life and never once looked at me like that!‘

Soon, the big moment had arrived, the award for the Biochemist of the year. A week before the summit, biochemists from all over submitted their entries to possible win.

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Jameson submitted Clara’s formula regarding the common cold cure, and Ethan submitted their cancer breakthrough. As the host took the stage, the room grew quiet. Clara couldn’t help but notice, the host seemed to glance over at Ethan before he began

to speak.

“And finally, we have our final award. The most prestigious award of the evening. Biochemist of the year.”

“This year, I’m proud to say we had some amazing entries, and although we can only have one winner, the medical and medicinal world has been expanding beyond anything

we could have ever imagined.”

“So, without further ado, allow me to announce this year’s winner.”

‘He did it again!‘ Clara noticed the host look over at Ethan. Something was going on. Clara was just about to ask Ethan when the host announced the winner.

The crowd was shocked!

“Did he just say Jameson Granger?”

“Jameson, what the hell breakthrough did he have?”

“Everybody knows Caroline was the real genius! JGP hasn’t won since her!”

As the crowd whispered on, Jameson sat smugly. Finally, the host announced what his medical breakthrough was, the cure for the common cold!

The entire crowd grew silent. Clara’s eyes nearly bulged through her head,

‘What did he just say?‘

The projection screen then showed the equations as well as the research. Clara could hardly believe her eyes; it was her journal. She didn’t lose it! Jameson stole it!! Clara began to fume; she could feel the tears in her eyes welding up! How could her father do this to her! Without thinking, Clara began to stand. Suddenly, Ethan grabbed her hand. She looked down at him, shock and pain in her eyes, he whispered for her to wait. Whispering he reassured her.

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“Trust me Clara, the truth will be revealed soon.

Clara looked confused, however, there was something about the way he said that made

her feel he’d already had a plan in motion. Following his lead, she sat down.

Jameson, Anna, Sophie, and Jason all smiled smugly.

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“That’s right you little runt! You can scream and cry all you want! No one will believe you!”

Jameson thought to himself as he could see the hatred in Clara’s eyes.

Sophie and Anna relished in the moment of Clara’s embarrassment.

“So much for being the smartest. Let’s see how much Ethan Taylor wants you now.”

Sophie couldn’t help but laugh.

Jason, however, all he could think about was how he’d plan to use this ammunition to get Clara to come back to him.

“If you want your precious research, you’re going to have to beg for it.”

Suddenly, Ethan looked down at his phone, it was a message from Owen.

[It’s time.]

A delish smiled went across Ethan’s lips.

As the crowd clapped in confusion, Jameson made his way up to the stage to accept his award. Gradually, the claps and cheers grew louder. Sophie and Anna cheered loudly, congratulating Jameson for his stolen work. As he stepped to the podium to give his speech, someone emerged from the crowd.

“Over 20 years later and you’re still stealing from the Rouleaus. Shame on you Granger.”