James went rigid. "What do you mean? Lori forced pills on you?"
Clara explained how Lori had pressured her into taking cold medicine and how she'd accidentally swallowed it.
James studied her in heavy silence before speaking. "I'll have it out with Lori myself. But until we get answers, no more solo meetings with Anthony. And this stays our dirty little secret—for now."
Clara rolled her eyes. "Trust me, I want this buried deeper than last year's scandals."
His glare could have melted steel.
Not backing down, she challenged, "What? You get your secrets but I don't?"
His expression darkened as he suddenly loomed over her like a predator. "What secrets could you possibly have?"
She tried to shrink back, but trapped against the bed, could only stammer, "W-what are you doing?"
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