Chapter 7

Ethan frowned at once.

"Vivian, what are you doing now? Another scene?" he snapped.

I took the second microphone.

"Ethan Shaw, you claimed Claire helped you work on this proposal?" I asked.

He scowled, impatience thick in his voice.

"That's right," he replied.

I turned to Claire.

"Then tell me why was the original budget cut on page three?" I asked.

The smile froze on Claire's face.

Ethan stepped in before she could speak.

"What is the point of grilling her over trivial details?" he demanded.

I ignored him.

"Go on, Claire. You said you stayed up countless nights with…