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Chapter 19: I'll marry Claire

Author: Bella Cupid
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~CLAIRE~

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Several bodyguards surrounded Maverick and I as I followed him to the parked limo awaiting us.

I got in beside him, flinching softly when the door slammed shut. The silence between us was deafening.

As the limo pulled out of the company, I spotted Anika and Penelope peeking out from the entrance, probably wondering where Maverick was taking me to.

All through the drive, I fidgeted. I couldn't shake the feeling that I made a huge mistake telling Maverick everything.

What if I ended up losing my job? What if they sued me? I had no money. I had no family. I was totally helpless.

From the corner of my eye, I watched Maverick lift a bottle of champagne from the ice bucket and pop the cork.

The rich scent filled the interior of the limo as he poured a glass and lifted it to his lips. Then he handed me a bottle of water.

I accepted it gratefully, as my throat had gone dry with nerves.

"Thank you." I mumbled.

"Claire, I need you to calm yourself." He said. "I can fee
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