Clara was stunned by James' lightning-fast decision-making...
She instinctively recoiled, protesting, "Wait! My mother's still hospitalized!"
James cut her off with a smirk. "I've hired a private nurse. In your condition, you should be resting—hospital visits can wait until daytime."
Having said that, he summoned his driver with a quick call.
"You can't just leave now!" Clara interjected. "What about your engagement announcement?"
"There was never going to be any announcement," he stated coldly. "Nor will I ever marry Lori White."
Clara's breath caught in her throat. He'd explicitly stated her presence had ruined his plans to wed Lori.
"This contradicts everything you told me. While I'm no fan of your fiancée myself, why this sudden change? Our families' corporations are deeply inte
