Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Jameson’s POV:

As Jameson finished dressing for the gala, frustration gloomed over his face. For the past several hours, his assistant tried locating Clara with no luck. She wasn’t registered in any hotels, rideshares, or domestic flights. Where could she have gone in such short notice with little to no money! As he finished his tie, his phone rang.

“Have you found her!”

The assistant stuttered nervously on the phone.

“I–I’m sorry sir. I can’t locate her anywhere. It’s as if she’s vanished.”

Jameson slammed his phone down. That’s impossible! Someone must have been helping her! Anna walked into their grand closet just as Jameson was finishing his tie. She could see the annoyance on his face.

“That damn brat!‘

She seethed inwardly hating that Clara may steal her daughter’s special moment.

‘So, what she’s so genius! Jameson doesn’t care about her anymore than he cared about her

mother!‘

Walking up behind Jameson, she slithered her arm over his shoulder while looking at him in

the mirror.

“You look handsome my love.”

She cooed as she walked in front of him, but Jameson’s face was still darkened. Still, Anna

believed she could sooth him like she always had.

“Honey, whatever is going on with that girl, it won’t be resolved tonight. Come on, everyone is already. Let’s head to the hotel and celebrate our daughter’s graduation. We’ll deal with everything

else tomorrow.”

Jameson looked down at Anna, he knew what she was saying was true, but we still feared what would happen tonight if Clara didn’t show up.

“You don’t understand Anna, if she doesn’t=”

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“If she doesn’t show up, we’ll make up a compelling story of how she came down with the flu. I’ll back you all the way up and with Sophia and Jason corroborating, Chairman Taylor will have to

believe us.”

Jameson smiled at Anna, this was why he fell in love with her. She always knew exactly what to say and do to make him feel better. Pulling her into his arms, he placed a kiss gently on her

lips.

“You’re right dear. I love you. Come, let’s go celebrate our daughter.”

Anna smiled in triumph as Jameson took her hand. ‘See that Caroline, even in your death, you

can’t beat me.’

As Jameson and Anna made their way to the foyer, they saw Sophie and Jason smiling at each other. Sophie was wearing a beautiful pink gown with powder pink jewels for accessories. She

looked absolutely beautiful as she smiled in triumph…

See this Clara, it doesn’t matter how smart you are, daddy only cares about me, and Jason only

wants me.‘

Jameson walked up and kissed Sophie on the cheek as he beamed with joy.

“Princess, you look beautiful!”

“Yes, La Carte has truly outdone themselves with this beautiful gown!”

Anna chimed in as Sophie spun in a circle. Jameson then turned to Jason, holding out his hand, he shook Jason’s with fatherly pride.

“Jason, you look handsome tonight. Remember you’re representing my daughter and take good care of her.”

Jason beamed with pride; he wasn’t sure how Jameson would respond to his relationship with Sophie considering he was engaged to Clara. Suddenly, Sophie began to pout.

“Oh daddy, it’s not fair! Clara will be marrying Jason when everyone knows we love each other. Why should she get my happy ending!”

Jameson walked up to his daughter with a protective stare.

“Not to worry princess, I’ll be speaking with Sterlings soon regarding changing his fiancé. That brat doesn’t deserve to be happy after how she’s been behaving!”

Sophie and Jason’s eyes gleamed! Finally, they could be together officially. For a slight

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moment, however, Jason felt a nudge of guilt. He’d known Clara since they were children, at one point, he was in love with her. But she just wasn’t like Sophie. Sophie knew how to cater to him and stroke his ego when needed, he knew she would always be submissive and play every part of the trophy wife instead of him being Mr. Granger because he married the great genius Clara. This was the right choice, otherwise he would be in Clara’s shadow forever.

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