Claire Booth Novels & Stories

“You don’t need to be away as much as you are. You don’t need to work at a diner — what do you do with the money I send you every month?” “I put it in a college fund for Scottie.” “That’s goddamned stupid, Claire,” he said with a shake of his head. “Why won’t you let me take care of you?” “Because I don’t want your blood money, Patrick.” Now I was the one who was raising my voice. “I left because I don’t want to be a part of the drugs and the guns and the fighting and the violence. I left because I don’t want Scottie to be exposed to that shit. I want a better life for him than the ones we had growing up.”

The women knew it wasn’t anything but a show to keep the media happy. Being a businessman wasn’t about being a nice guy. Clark saw what he wanted, took it, and enjoyed it. He was ruthless and made no jokes about what he wanted. She’s different. Bella was different from all of his other women. He expected her to try to make him notice her. Moving her to his floor he’d expected some sort of flirtation. He’d gotten nothing. Her uniform remained the big, bulky pale blue uniform, and her dark brown hair was tied back in a ponytail. She didn’t wear makeup or spend hours trying to gain his attention.

“Mr. Clifford and Ms. Crowther, I would like to introduce a friend of mine. She is also from China and we met in the States.” “You have another Chinese friend?” “Yes, she’s here,” Anita smiled brightly and waved in the direction of the entrance. A woman walked towards them. Her black silk dress was embroidered with black sequins, and she looked like a walking black mermaid under the lights. However, Chloe was stunned, “Claire?” “Do you know her?” Jennifer was surprised. Claire wasn’t surprised at all. She smiled and explained, “I knew Anita when I was in America. She was a loyal customer in my shop. Chloe is my best friend, so when I heard Anita tell me the address of the party, I knew you w

I got off and went to the kitchen. I need to cool down. That woman's behavior is heating up my head. Maeji is her name. She was the leader of the two, you thought they were strong and I only got sick because of the rain not because of his slap so weak. In the evening, Nica entered my room with her two friends, Shanley and Laira. "Please Sis Mary join us! It could be more fun!" Shanley even applauded. I just laughed at the way they looked.

All the doors to the past suddenly opened. Clara’s parents were Nathan and Emelia Jacobs. He used to be the president of the biggest financial firm in the country. Her mom was an accountant before retiring to take care of her family. They went to the same college but did not really date until they both started working. That’s where they met and fell in love. There was no mention of any kidnapping, that’s why their trial never led them to the Jacobs’ family. They had an older daughter, Carmen. All the articles said she had died in a car accident.