Tempting Him to Lose Control

Chapter 92: Chapter 92: They Dated for a Full Seven Years

The third floor of The Sovereign Hotel.

Claire Kendall had received a large order for Moonstone, and the client requested an in-person meeting.

But the meeting location... Standing before the ballroom doors, Claire felt uncertain and sent the client another message.

The reply came quickly: "That’s right."

A nearby attendant pushed open the doors and gestured for Claire to enter.

Inside, the light from a magnificent crystal chandelier refracted across the faces of the men and women gathered. A banner hung across the hall: Warren Group’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.

The guests were all prominent figures dressed in formal attire. She was the only one in a blouse and jeans, looking like a clown.

Confused and curious gazes turned toward her.

In the crowd, she spotted Miles Warren at once. His eyes were deep, and though he was clearly surprised to see her, he quickly regained his composure and started walking toward her.

Standing beside Miles Warren was Jacob Sinclair.

This was the Warren Group’s corporate celebration, not a meeting place for some major client.

Claire Kendall realized she had been tricked.

Not wanting to embarrass Miles Warren in this setting, she offered an apologetic smile. "My apologies, I seem to be in the wrong place."

She turned to leave the battlefield.

But her wrist was suddenly grabbed. It was Yvonne Warren. She practically clamped down on her, forcefully dragging her into the center of the ballroom, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Ms. Kendall, since you’re already here, what’s the rush to leave?"

"Let her go." Miles Warren shot Yvonne Warren a cold glare, and she released her grip.

He came to a stop beside Claire Kendall, his gaze lingering for a few extra seconds on her reddened wrist.

Watching the two stand side by side, a flicker of smug satisfaction crossed Jacob Sinclair’s eyes.

’Deliberately chasing him here, deliberately acting intimate with Miles Warren, all just to piss me off? Claire Kendall, your little tricks are as boring as ever.’

When Louis Warren saw Claire Kendall, he walked over with a smile.

"Claire, you’re here!" He shot Miles Warren a look. "This boy told me you were busy. Honestly."

Claire Kendall forced a smile.

"Yes, I was busy. I was originally here to meet a client..."

She stole a glance at Miles Warren beside her and unconsciously took two steps back, creating some distance between them.

’He never told me about the Warren Group’s anniversary celebration. It’s an event even more significant than a family gathering. He probably wasn’t ready to bring me to something like this.’

Claire Kendall suppressed the bitter feeling in her heart and tried not to overthink it. ’Our relationship isn’t public, so it’s perfectly reasonable that he wouldn’t bring me.’

"Claire, come sit next to me." Louis Warren pointed to the empty seat beside the head of the table.

To his right was Miles Warren. The seat to his left, originally Victor Warren’s, was now being offered directly to Claire Kendall.

Victor Warren’s eyes darkened, but he put on a smile and pulled out the chair. "Ms. Kendall, long time no see. Please, have a seat."

Dressed as she was and having prepared nothing, Claire Kendall felt exceptionally awkward.

Miles Warren leaned in and whispered reassuringly in her ear, "Go ahead and sit. Don’t be nervous. This is the Warrens’ turf."

Before Claire Kendall could sit down, Yvonne Warren suddenly walked up, grabbed her arm, and turned to face all the guests, deliberately raising her voice.

"Ms. Kendall, your Moonstone has been making quite a splash in Aethel lately, but your skill at juggling men is even more first-class."

Claire Kendall’s brow furrowed tightly. She instinctively glanced toward Jacob Sinclair, her heart sinking.

Beside her, Miles Warren noticed the change in Claire Kendall’s expression, and the direction of her gaze...

Miles Warren stepped in, his voice ice-cold. "Yvonne, this is the Warren Group’s celebration. Stop making a scene."

Yvonne Warren completely ignored Miles Warren’s attempt to stop her.

She pulled out her phone and displayed a photo taken at the mountain resort.

"Claire Kendall is dating my uncle, Miles Warren."

She then strolled over to Jacob Sinclair, her voice growing even sharper.

"And this man here is not only my fiancé, but he was also Claire Kendall’s boyfriend for seven years. Seven. Seven whole years."

Yvonne Warren sneered and looked at Miles Warren.

"Uncle, you’ve been kept in the dark this whole time, haven’t you?"

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