Chapter 22

Beryl’s face turned pale and Clara knew she was seeing the end of the confident façade.

“I haven’t committed any crimes; you’re talking absolute nonsense. Have you even been to any of your counselling sessions?”

“What a bitch,” Caiden commented. “Don’t let it get to you. You’re here to watch the show.”

James folded his arms.

“Don’t talk to my granddaughter like that. She isn’t talking nonsense. In fact, she is the only level headed person here.”

Beryl stamped her high heel into the floor of the hallway. Clara didn’t flinch and neither did James.

“What happened yesterday? You weren’t treating me like this in the morning.”

“I was just a rich idiot yesterday morning,” James said. “I was enlightened later in the day. Did you enjoy stringing me along the entire time? I know you had a boyfriend whilst you were dating me. You went to the Savoy with him.”

Clara watched him hold out the photos she had provided him. Beryl’s hands started to shake uncontrollably.

“It’s a lie, th