Chapter 5

Michael stood frozen, more humiliated than he had ever been in his life.

He looked up sharply, his eyes searching for Claire.

She was talking with Alexander, her profile soft and composed under the lights, looking as though none of this concerned her.

But Michael knew. It was her.

Only she had both the means and the motive.

He strode over to her, his voice raw with fury. "Claire, did you really have to be this ruthless?"

Claire met his gaze and smiled.

The look was stunning, but it was cold as ice.

"Michael, this is only the beginning," she…