A Night of Desire

Chapter 260 - 257: Then I’ll Strive to Win Him Over

"What special relationship? We’re just a boss and his subordinate, that’s all," Clara Grant replied, her eyes flickering.

"Really?"

"Of course it’s true!" Clara puffed out her chest, as if the gesture would make her words more believable. "You don’t believe me?"

"I’ve always had a hard time believing you!"

Clara Grant: "..."

She wore a wounded expression, as if to say, ’How can you not believe me?’

Holly Summers laughed and quickly placated her. "Okay, okay, I believe you. Happy now?"

Though she said she believed her, it was impossible to tell if she actually did. Holly plopped down on the bed and said with a sigh of regret, "Clara, why can’t you and President Quinn just get together? I think you two are so perfect for each other."

’At least, they’re a better match than Faye Jennings,’ she thought.

"How are we a good match?" A flicker of something stirred in Clara’s heart, and she turned to rummage through her wardrobe to hide it.

"You’re a perfect match in every way. You two just look so good together," Holly said, watching her friend’s back. Clara’s back was slender and straight—very beautiful. ’If she wore a backless dress, she’d blow everyone away.’

Clara found her clothes, ready to take a shower and head to bed. As she turned to leave, she paused, looked back at Holly, and said half-jokingly, "Alright, fine. I’ll try to make something happen with him. I’ll aim to win him over by the time filming wraps, just to make your wish come true. How’s that?"

’Other than Sarah Shelby, Holly Summers was now one of her best friends. Clara felt a little guilty for having lied to her all this time. She figured she should drop a little hint now to give Holly a heads-up. That way, she wouldn’t be totally shocked by a sudden public announcement, and she wouldn’t resent Clara for not being a true friend and hiding everything from her.’

"Wow, that’s... amazing! I’ll be waiting for my wedding invitation!" Holly’s spirits immediately lifted. ’She knew it! There was definitely something more going on between Clara and President Quinn.’

As Clara walked off with a resigned smile, Holly suddenly realized something. She called out after her, "Hey, wait. Didn’t you have scenes this morning? Why are you showering now?"

"I wasn’t feeling well, so Director Keane let me off. They pushed my scenes to tomorrow," Clara said. As she spoke, she couldn’t help but remember Seth getting her the day off, and her heart fluttered again.

...

After Clara finished her shower, she said goodnight to Holly and went to bed. Holly stayed up on her own bed, studying the script. The room fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Clara lay in bed with her eyes closed, but sleep wouldn’t come. Her mind silently sifted through all sorts of things related to her and Seth Quinn, until finally, her thoughts drifted to his former fiancée.

’A sudden worry gripped her. What if that woman came back? What if Seth’s old feelings for her were rekindled? What would she do then? Would she have no choice but to divorce Seth and let them be together?’

’When the realization of her own thoughts hit her, Clara froze. Why was she worried about this? Hadn’t she always wanted to divorce Seth? If that day ever came, shouldn’t she be happy about it? So why was she now worried that they might actually get divorced?’

’She wanted to toss and turn, but she was afraid Holly might notice something was wrong, so she remained perfectly still, her eyes shut tight.’

She didn’t know how long it was before she finally drifted off to sleep.

...

Seth Quinn didn’t go straight to the office, nor did he head back to the Quinn family residence. Instead, he went back to the apartment.

With Clara gone, he felt an unexpected emptiness. Back in the apartment, he could still imagine her there, which made him feel much more grounded.

He went upstairs to the bedroom and sat on the bed. He unconsciously pulled open the drawer of the nightstand, and his eyes fell upon the red velvet box inside.

He paused, realizing he’d completely forgotten to give it to her.

Seth Quinn grabbed the box and headed downstairs.