Chapter 225. Claire’s Fury

More than anything, the feeling of betrayal gnaws at Claire, a peppery sensation lodged deep in her spine. Zach has blindsided her in the most public way possible, and now she has to pick up the pieces. She stands up, pacing the room, her thoughts a chaotic mess. The weight of the situation presses down on her, making it hard to breathe. Her phone buzzes on the table, and she reaches for it, seeing a flood of messages and missed calls from her PR team and board members. She knows she must act fast to spin this in her favor, but the betrayal still stings.

With a determined sigh, she picks up her phone and dials her PR team's number. "We need to release a statement," she says as soon as they pick up. "Something that will calm everyone down and reassure our investors. We can't let this destroy everything we've built."

"Of course, Miss Kremlin," the voice on the other end replies. "We'll draft something immediately. Do y