Chapter 61 Who sent you?

In a cramped and dimly lit studio, the rider who had been tasked with harming Claire fumed with frustration. He cursed himself for the failed job, blaming his own incompetence and the interference of another person who had rescued Claire. Earlier, he had reported the unsuccessful outcome to his boss, knowing there would be consequences for his failure. “I could’ve had her. If only that man wasn’t helping her. I nearly had her.” He muttered to himself in frustration. Storming into his small living space, he tossed his helmet onto a nearby surface, his movements rough with anger. His mind raced with thoughts of how he could have done better, replaying the scene of his failed attempt in his head. As his frustration mounted, he reached for a bottle of beer from his fridge, his hands trembling slightly with agitation. Taking a swig of the drink, he glanced around his cluttered studio, his eyes landing on a bottle of beer that had been left unopened on the table. Confusion clouded his