A Fighting Chance

While waiting for the driver, Clara turned on her phone and saw the message Declan had sent her.

The message read, [Clara, have you reached home?]

Clara replied, [No. I need a driver.]

Declan replied quickly, [Mr. Mercer is on standby.]

Clara texted Declan, [Come on up. I'll inform Mr. Whitmore.]

[Do you know where I am?] Declan had not told Clara that he was at the foot of the mountain.

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