"You've got a complete mess on your hands, and he still has the time to stand up for another woman!" Sophie was furious. "If he'd just stood beside you earlier, I don't believe anyone would've dared to bully you!" Claire stared at the screen. Everything about the man's movements radiated an effortless air of privilege and refinement. But who would have thought that beneath such a perfect exterior was a heart this cold? Claire's heart finally died. It died the moment Ethan stood beside Eliana and took her side. Claire turned off her phone. "I don't need him to stand up for me. I can stand up for myself." "Sophie, how's she doing?" A gentle voice came from nearby. It was Adrian. Sophie pointed toward Claire. Claire was staring blankly into the distance, her eyes lowered, tears cl

