Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Ethan’s POV:

I watched Granger squirm around to find an answer, or better yet find a lie to tell. He already knew she wasn’t coming as did I. Suddenly, his VP Edward nervously walked over.

“Chairman Taylor, a pleasure your being-”

Ethan cut Edward off. He was no longer in the mood for this “lighthearted” conversation. Enough time had already passed.

“Well Chairman, let’s hear it. Where’s Clara?”

Sophie’s eyes began to burn with hatred; tonight was her big night and all they cared about was that stupid girl! What the hell was so special about her! Masking her emotions, Sophie walked up and placed her hand on Ethan’s shoulder.

“Chairman Taylor, my father informed us you would like to work with JGP, we’re all so excited! I’m afraid my sister couldn’t make it this evening, however. You see she’s come down with the flu.”

Ethan looked at Sophie as if she were something filthy. Moving his shoulder so that she could no longer touch him, he took a step back. Owen then handed him a wipe to clean his shoulder. Sophie nearly screamed.

“That fucking prick! Is he insinuating that I’m dirty!‘

Owen glanced at Sophie.

“Ms. Granger, please reframe from touching the chairman, he doesn’t like the idea of germs being spread.”

Once again, masking her emotions, Sophie forced a smile.

“My apologies. I understand Chairman. Well, as you all can see, my sister will not be joining us this evening, Please continue to enjoy the gala.”

Without so much as glancing at Sophie, Ethan began to speak.

“I’m disappointed Granger. I was told Clara would be here; she’s the only reason I would come to something like this. You and your VP assured me she’d be here.”

Jameson grew nervous, he knew this would be problem. “This is all that damn girl’s fault!‘ He

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began to seethe inwardly making sure Ethan wouldn’t notice. Edward finally spoke in a low unconvincing tone.

“Chairman Taylor, I’m sure you’re disappointed as all of us. However, as Jameson stated, Clara is unwell. Surly she wouldn’t be in the mood for a gala.”

Ethan smirked, a thought instantly popping in his head.

“Then call her.”

Jameson nearly gagged.

“What!”

“You heard me. Call her. If she’s sick should she be at home correct? Then why don’t you call her.”

Before Jameson could panic, a sudden thought popped into his head, he knew there was no way Clara would answer her phone for him; he could use that as a way to further prove she was sick. With a smug smile, Jameson pulled out his phone.

“Fine chairman, I’ll call my daughter.”

After one ring, Clara’s voicemail answered.

“Hey, you’ve reached Clara, sorry I can’t come to the phone right now so please leave a message.”

Jameson clicked his phone, a smile triumphed on his face.

“As you can see Chairman Taylor, my daughter is too sick to even answer the phone. I truly don’t appreciate you-”

Before Jameson could finish however, Ethan pulled out his phone and dialed a number. After

two rings a woman answered.

It was Clara,

“Hello, this is Clara,”

Gasps irrupted throughout the crowd.

There was a lightness in Clara’s voice that made Ethan’s heart flutter with an emotion he wasn’t familiar with. In a soothing tone, he began to speak.

“Hello Clara, I just wanted to make sure you were enjoying your upgrade.”

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Silence followed by a giggle.

“Oh, my goodness! Yes! I’ve never been on a private jet before! This is so amazing!”

Ethan could feel his heart pounding at the sound of her voice. In a smiling tone he spoke.

“I’m glad to hear that. I just wanted to make sure you were well. Have a safe flight.”

There was a slight pause on the line as if neither of them wanted to hang up. Right as Ethan was going to press the end button, Clara screamed wait. Not wanting to give too much away, Ethan took the phone off speaker.

“How can I help you Ms. Clara?”

Silence.

“Can I at least know who my benefactor of this marvelous jet is?”

Ethan slightly blushed.

“In due Ms. Rouleau.”

Clara gasped slightly. ‘How did he know I was going by Rouleau?‘, but instead of asking, she smiled and whispered,

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