Chapter 230. Echoes of the Past

As Zach drives away from Claire's mansion, his mind races with a whirlwind of thoughts and questions. Could everything Claire said be true? Had Lara really been using him? Was she truly the horrible person Claire made her out to be?

The confusion and doubt gnaw at him, making him feel nauseous. The only person who could give him the answers is Lara. He considers confronting her directly but quickly dismisses the idea.

If Claire is right, Lara will likely deny everything. Zach knows that in his current emotional state, he might believe her, no matter what she says. No, confronting her isn't the best course of action. He needs to find the truth on his own terms.

Devastated, Zach heads home. Once there, he goes straight to his study, a room filled with books and papers, the walls lined with dark wood shelves. He sits at his large oak desk, staring blankly at the scattered documents. He tries to piece together everything Claire has told him.

Then a memo