Clara's POV
I needed a solution to get me out of this, even if I had to go against Layla. The only thing I had was this job, and I would lose it if things continued to spiral out of control. For now, until I could figure out what I needed to do, the plan was to avoid Tristan. It was no longer safe for me to be seen with him anywhere in public, not with these speculations circling. The last thing I needed was to confirm it.
I returned to the venue to help out with any finishing touches.
It was nearly my lunch hour, and all the preparations for the event were ready for tonight.
My phone vibrated in my pocket. I looked at my phone to see Layla's call. Experience tells me she would keep calling me if I didn't answer.
I excused myself from the venue, taking the call outside.
"Hello," I an
