High Stakes

Clara gave Howard her number and sent him off.

Howard thought that the matter had been resolved and left happily.

Clara sneered and returned to her house.

The next day, Howard was impatient and called Clara. "Hello, Clara. What did Mr. Mercer say?"

Clara had not asked Declan at all. Of course, she had her own plans.

She lied, "Mr. Mercer said he can invest in the company and help you overcome this