Chapter 4

Charles slowly moved his gaze from my face to Claire's, and the coldness in his eyes was enough to make anyone shrink back. "Explain," he said.

Claire bit her lower lip, and the tears began falling instantly. "Mr. Lewis, I never meant to lie to you. I was just worried that Lily is still young and doesn't know how to handle herself.

"I didn't want her to accidentally say something to offend you. She's always been spoiled by the family, willful and impulsive, so I thought I should come first and apologize on her behalf."

What a perfect strategy, retreating…