Chapter 459 Annoying Client

Claire stared blankly at the stack of untouched files on her desk, her thoughts elsewhere. The day had been a blur of phone calls and hospital visits, and the weight of Matthew’s condition sat heavily on her chest. The relentless buzzing of her phone snapped her out of her daze. She glanced at the screen and felt her stomach twist. The caller ID wasn’t a number she recognized, but something about it screamed trouble. "Private number," she muttered, her gut telling her exactly who was on the other end. Eligos. For a moment, she considered ignoring it. She had enough on her plate without dealing with his games. But the phone buzzed persistently, almost taunting her. With a sharp inhale, she swiped to answer. “What do you want?” Claire snapped, skipping any semblance of politeness. A low, amused chuckle echoed from the other side. “Ah, Claire. Always so direct. It’s one of your more charming qualities.” She rolled her eyes. “Save the flattery, Eligos. I’m not in the mood.” “Clearly