Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 78

Clara instantly felt better. At least if Gloria was on the line she could call for help if anything went wrong. Still, Clara had to know. Looking at the clerk, she lightly tapped on her shoulder.

“Yes Ms. Rouleau, is there something you need?”

“As a matter of fact, do you mind telling me who provided me with this lovely upgrade?”

The clerk smiled at Clara, a hint of nervousness on her face as she looked at the security guards.

“Actually Ms. Rouleau, I’m afraid your benefactor has asked to remain private. He stated all would be explain in due time. I’m sorry. What I can assure however is, your father is not behind this.”

Clara stared at the pretty clerk, there was something about the sternness in her voice that made her believe at least that much. Suddenly, Gloria broke her out of her thoughts.

“Do you believe her?”

Pause. Silence.

“I do. I’ll call you once I’m settled on the plane.”

“Are you sure?”

Smiling. “I’m sure.”

Sigh. “Okay, but call me the minute you’re settled and if ANYTHING goes wrong! I love you and we’ll see you soon!”

Clara let out a light chuckle, Gloria was every bit the big sister she’d always wanted.

“I sure will big sister. Love you too.”

Clara smiled brightly after hanging up. Just then they arrived at the terminal. Clara

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could hardly believe her eyes. A beautiful pearl colored jet with gold trimming was waiting for her at the gateway. She couldn’t believe it! She’d never flown in a private jet before. When her mother was alive, she was so busy helping her father build JGP that they rarely had time for family vacations, not to mention her dad was having an affair which drew a lot of his time away. After he remarried, whenever they would do family vacations, Sophie would think of some ridiculous reason why she couldn’t be near Clara causing Jameson to exclude her from the trips.

As she made her way into the cabin, it was like being in a movie. The inside was an ivory white with cherry oakwood and gold trimmings. As the flight attendant led her to her seat, Clara couldn’t help but chuckle on the inside.

‘Who could have done this for me?‘

She wasn’t sure who her mystery benefactor was, but she was surly grateful!

“Would you like some wine or champagne ma’am?”

The flight attendant stood in front of her with a bright smile while holing a menu.

“Yes, please! I’ll have some wine. May I try the Le’flour De Rampella?”

“Yes, ma’am, excellent choice! The Rampella is one of our top sweet red wines.”

The flight took off without a hitch. The entire staff was absolutely amazing; they were also tightly lipped about who’s plane she was on.

About an hour into her flight, Clara had already drank two glasses of wine. She wasn’t drunk, but she certainly felt lighter. After talking with Gloria on the jet’s phone, she curled up in her seat and turned on TV, she still had four hours left on her flight. Suddenly, the jet phone rang. Thinking it was Gloria calling back, she instantly answered.

Slight chuckles in her voice, Clara spoke.

“Hello, this is Clara.”

A soothing voice came through on the other line. Clara was sure she’d heard that voice

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before but wasn’t sure where or when.

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After the mysterious voice explained the reason for the call, Clara figured this must be the person that put her on the jet. Not wanting to hang up just yet, the word “wait” flew out of her mouth before she could stop herself.

“How can I help you Ms. Clara?”

It was something about the way he said her name that made Clara blush.

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

Silence.

“In due time, Ms. Rouleau.”

‘Rouleau? He knows I’m going by my mother’s last now?‘

Clara was more intrigued than concerned, but she’d hold off on her questioning until later.

Smiling.

“Thank you.”

“My pleasure.”

Blushing. Puzzled.

Before hanging up, Clara could have sworn she heard music playing as if her mysterious benefactor was at an event and for a moment, she could have sworn she heard her father.

Interesting.