Chapter 279

Just before stepping out of the elevator, Declan glanced at Arthur, his tone edged with helplessness. "For what I just said, I'll have to trouble you to put in some extra effort."

Arthur inclined his head slightly. Declan turned and strode away.

The doors slid shut.

Clara frowned. "What did he ask you to put effort into?"

Her instincts told her it had something to do with her.

Arthur's cool gaze f