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Chapter 460 Clara had no choice but to comply and reluctantly ascend the stairs. Once there, she immediately began to strategize her escape.
However, the maid had locked the door, making it impossible to open without a key.
âOpen the door! Open the door!â
Clara pounded on the door, but the maidâs response came from the other side. âMr. Jefferson has instructed that you need to rest well. A doctor will be here soon to check on you Please rest well, Ms. Ramorâ
As clara heard the maidâs footsteps fade away, fear gripped her.
A doctor. What was Conner planning?
She quickly pulled out her phone, trying to call Sergio, but his number was unreachable. Claraâs face darkened as she realized Sergio had actually blocked her. Trying Larryâs number proved turile too as he had blocked her too.
With Connerâs influence looming large, calling the police would be impossible.
Panicâstricken, Clara was abruptly interrupted as the door swung open forcefully.
Conner, having swiftly dismissed Henry, entered and approached Clara slowly.
âInever expected you would dare to entertain thoughts of betraying me,â Conner said, seizing Clara by the hair and pushing her to the ground.
Clara screamed, trembling in fear, âMr. Jefferson, I was wrong! Please, spare me!â
âYou should never have gone to see Sergio!â Connerâs grip tightened as he pushed Clara down.
Helpless, Clara lay under Connerâs forceful hold, utterly stripped of her dignity.
âI know I was wrong, Mr. Jefferson. I wonât ever do it again.â Cara trembled in terror as Connerâs hand rested on her belly, filling her with dread.
âDo you think having this child can replace Maeve as Mrs. Brooks? Youâ re delusionallâ Connerâs voice was iceâcold.
Clara was thrown heavily onto the ground by Conner, shrinking in fear against the sofa.
âClara Stewart, remember your place. Youâre just the impostor Nathalie With a word from me, everything you have now will be gone.â
âI know, I know..â Clara shuddered.
âNow that you know, follow my instructions. Donât anger me, or youâll regret ir â
âI know... Iâll do as you say, Iâll listen to you.â Clara hastily agreed.
Satisfied, Conner nodded. âI need you to do something for me now.â
âOkay! Iâll help you as long as you spare me!â she stammered.
âUse the child in your belly to frame Marve.â
âWhat?â daraâs face turned pale at Connerâs words.
He wanted her to use the child to frame Maeve?
Conner leaned in close to Claraâs ear, whispering. Claraâs complexion grew increasingly grim, until finally, she collapsed weakly on the floor.