Chapter 97 Proud

"Yesterday I didn't get the time to tell you that I am joining the company as CEO today. That's why," Scarlett mumbled. She looked everywhere but at Claire. She was nervous, knowing that Claire would figure everything out once she made eye contact. "You think you will not tell me. Then nobody will?" Claire asked. Her words were stern and unbelievably cold. Scarlett was momentarily stunned. She didn't know what to say, so she kept her mouth shut. "I wanted to tell you. But then.." she stopped as soon as she started speaking. For a second, she felt Claire's gaze on her. "You were crying?" Claire asked her. "No!" Scarlett shook her head negatively. Then she raised her head violently, her eyes were wide, as she sniffed. Meanwhile, Claire gave a short nod and said, "Although I know you are lying. But right now we don't have time to interrogate the matter. I am waiting for you downstairs." After saying that, she barged out of the room. Last night had been the longest one since