Richard's cold gaze swept over Claire's slightly flushed face, still tinged with anger. He lowered his voice and asked, "What were you arguing about?"
Before Claire could respond, Edward quickly cut in. “Oh, nothing important! Just some minor stuff. Nothing worth bothering you about or disturbing your peace!”
As he spoke, Edward shot Claire a warning look, signaling her to stay silent.
After all, if the truth about Claire being the adopted daughter of the Ashford Family came to light, it would undoubtedly push the entire family into the spotlight. To avoid any risk, Edward was determined to keep her quiet.
Claire understood the stakes. She couldn't reveal her identity too soon, so she cooperated by staying silent. However, she made a mental note to settle this score with Edward l
