Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 272

I jumped, quickly snatching my phone to check who was calling. As my eyes narrowed, I glanced at

them in the room and said, "It's Clara."

Gevena's brow furrowed immediately, "Why is she calling you?"

I slid my finger to accept the call, putting it on speaker. Clara's voice, tinged with an urgency, echoed in

the room, "Ms. Aaliyah, I need to see you."

Everyone present was taken aback by Clara's words. After all, we all knew that Clara stood on a blurry

line between friend and foe.

After surviving a life-threatening ordeal, her sudden call and urgent request to meet were suspicious. It

was even more puzzling considering at the last cocktail party, Clara was clearly on the opposing side.

I had suspected that Jerome was the one who had called Clara away during the party. However,

Hannah had witnessed a different scenario Renata was the one who had stealthily handed Clara two

pills, instructing her to wait for further commands.

It was because of that exchange that I was able to dodge a bullet that night, otherwise, I would've been

the one embarrassed at the party.

I took a moment before responding, my tone icy, "Can't you just tell me what's up over the phone?"

Clara was firm in her reply, "Ms. Aaliyah, I can't explain it over the phone."

"Why do you have to tell me?" I feigned disinterest.

"Because it's something you'd want to know. I'm not even sure if I should tell you, and I might be

overstepping my bounds." Clara sounded a bit resentful, but quickly regained her resolve, "But I only

trust you."

"Fine. Let's meet then." I agreed without hesitation, curious to hear what she had to say.

And I wanted to use this opportunity to gauge her intentions. What was she up to?

Clara immediately asked, "Are you home? I can come to you." She sounded rather impatient.

"I'm not home. You set the time and place, I'll find you."

I didn’t bother to explain anything more to her. Since I had agreed to meet, what did it matter where?

Besides, news of my kidnapping was suppressed. It was hardly surprising that Clara was in the dark.

The celebration wasn't just Medsafe Liyah Inc.'s party, it was also an important event with considerable

implications. For the hostess to be abducted while the guests were still around was a major All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

embarrassment.

If news had leaked, the reputation of Goldenvale Town would have been severely damaged.

Moreover, the scandal with Renata was already a blow to our pride, but my kidnapping was far more

serious.

I could pin the blame on Renata for her behavior, but my abduction was beyond personal mishaps.

After all, I was the hostess.

So, the news of my kidnapping was sealed, with no trouble caused. Otherwise, how could I be chatting

calmly in the hospital room?

I agreed to let Clara set the meeting, intending to use this chance to probe her. This was the perfect

opportunity.

Once I agreed, Clara immediately said, "I'll send you the location soon."

After she hung up, Catherine voiced her concern, "What could she possibly want, that she can't discuss

over the phone? Allie, you need to be careful."

Gevena had a different opinion, "It may not be dangerous, and we have Hannah with us. But her

urgency is intriguing. Aaliyah, what do you think it could be?"

After a moment of contemplation, I looked at Gevena and said uncertainly, "Could it be related to

Evan? It's like a gift that falls into the lap, and even if she hadn't called me, I would've met her. For me

now, this matter is urgent, I can't wait any longer."

"But can you handle it with your current health condition?" Hannah looked at me with concern.

Catherine agreed, "Exactly, your wounds haven't healed, and you've just recovered from a fever. Do

you have the strength to go out? Can you handle it?"

"No problem at all," I reassured them, tossing off the covers and getting out of bed, "Hannah, start my

discharge process immediately. After meeting Clara, we'll head straight home."

Hannah was flabbergasted at my assertiveness.