Chapter 9 - The Night Evan Celebrated
Evan celebrated too early.
He invited several executives to the townhouse.
Claire was expected to stay upstairs.
Instead, she walked into the dining room wearing her deep-red dress.
Everyone went quiet.
Evan looked annoyed.
“What are you doing?”
“Having dinner.”
“With us?”
“It’s my house.”
A few executives exchanged glances.
Vanessa finally appeared.
She entered wearing a black evening dress.
Evan smiled.
“There she is.”
Claire looked at Vanessa.
Vanessa looked at Claire.
Neither spoke.
Evan poured Vanessa wine.
“To the future.”
Claire raised her glass.
“To the truth.”
Evan laughed.
“You really don't know when to stop.”
“No.”
Claire took a sip.
“I don't.”
Then the front door opened.
Daniel walked in.
The executives froze.
Evan stood.
“You weren't invited.”
Daniel placed his leather case on the table.
“I didn't come for dinner.”
He looked at Claire.
“I came because the documents are ready.”
Vanessa’s expression changed.
Evan noticed.
“What documents?”
May you like
Daniel smiled faintly.
“The ones you hoped nobody would ever find.”
