Chapter 323 The Trial

Claire tossed and turned in her bed, her eyes wide open as she stared at the ceiling. Sleep seemed impossible after everything that happened at the press release. It was supposed to go smoothly, but of course, nothing ever did. Her mind raced, going back and forth between Frank’s message, which Matthew delivered with that ever-present calm of his, and the mess with Venus AMD. Every time she thought she had things under control, something new popped up to throw a wrench into the works. “This is a nightmare,” Claire muttered to herself, grabbing a pillow and covering her face with it. As if that would block out the reality. The next morning came way too fast. Claire barely felt rested but had no choice but to get up. She had a trial to get ready for. She groaned as her alarm went off, dragging herself out of bed and into the shower, hoping the cold water would wake her up enough to function. She glanced at the clock. "At least I have time for coffee," she said, feeling slightly bett