Chapter 23
Clara was initially set on slipping some dodgy pills into the group’s drinks, but Colton’s words made her rethink her plan. She calmly took off her hat, her voice steady but laced with curiosity “Mr. Colton, are you really ready to back up what you just said?”
Colton was taken aback by Clara’s unexpected appearance, his face quickly morphing into a mask of anger!
“Clara How dare you show up here?
Clara glanced around the room. Tve already called the cops, Mr. Colton You just claimed Nate spent all of last night with me, yet I don’t remember thing That means I must have been drugged and assaulted. Since you said you heard it all, you should be able to testify for me night’s
Colton stood there, stunned, his face burning red with embarrassment. The room was packed with heirs from prominent families, all under strict watch Any scandal could lead to serious consequences.
Calling the police would be an absolute disgrace!!!
“You can’t call the police! Clara, are you out of your mind?!”
He was about to lose his cool when a group of police officers walked in, their presence commanding “Who made the call?”
The guys shrank in their seats, hoping not to be noticed. They were terrified of being hauled away and having to face their families–which might mean a night of kneeling as punishment.
Clara’s eyes filled with tears as she raised her hand, “I did, Officer. Someone said I was drugged and assaulted by Nate last night, but | can’t remember, I think he used something on me. Mr. Colton said he heard it, so he can testify, right, Mr. Colton?
Colton’s face turned crimson with fury. His fists clenched tightly, and he was struggling for breath.
The officer looked at Clara, whose downcast demeanor made her seem truthful. Then he turned to Colton, finally gesturing. “You two. come with us to the station. Nate, whoever you are, step forward. You’re coming too.”
Drugging and assaulting someone is no small matter, especially with five officers involved. Plus, this was happening at Moonlight, and the commotion had drawn a curious crowd outside the VIP room.
All eyes were on Colton. He was used to being admired and never treated like some kind of criminal
His lips quivered as he tried to wrap his head around how Clara had blown everything up. Didn’t she feel any shame? Wasn’t a girl supposed to just quietly endure something like this?
Clara wasn’t playing by the rules. Since you claim I was assaulted, I’ll call the police and make you testify!‘ she had boldly stated.? And Clara wasn’t done stirring the pot. “Mr. Colton, the police are here. Go ahead, repeat what you said. I know you and Nate are close. and you probably don’t want to ruin that, but if we work together to put him behind bars, he won’t trouble you again “8
“Clara!” Colton raised his hand, ready to strike her!
The officer immediately stepped in, shielding Clara, his expression hardening. “Oh, are you trying to assault the victim right in front of us? That’s another charge!“?
A pair of handcuffs swiftly clicked onto Colton’s wrists. The young Warren heir had never been humiliated like this. Panic set in, and he instinctively tried to defend himself. “I wasn’t, 1.7
Clara held her face, tears streaming. “Mr. Colton, doesn’t my reputation matter to you? Why won’t you tell the truth now? Everyone in the room heard you! Officers, if you don’t believe me, ask them.“||
The officers turned their attention to the dozen or so people seated, each looking away awkwardly
‘Colton did that.”
“Yeah, we all heard it.“1
They needed to distance themselves. Clara’s accusations hung in the air and if she implicated them, the police would alert their families, and they’d all be in deep trouble. It was better to clear their names while they could.”
Clara looked gratefully at those who spoke up. “Thank you, you’re truly brave for standing up against the Warren family’s power. I’m so moved.
Were they really standing up to the Warren family?
That was a direct shot at Colton. If Colton hoped to keep hanging out with these so–called friends, he’d always remember today’s backstabbing. Those friendships were as good as over!
s gaze.
unwilling to meet his eyes.
Colton’s face was ashen, glaring at those who spoke up. They avoided his The officer, uninterested in dealing with the others, grabbed Colton. “You’re coming with us. Explain everything at the station.
I’m not going! Let go. Do you know who I am?!”
