Chapter 250. The Last Stand

News of the fire and the arrests reaches Claire quickly. A wave of rage so intense it nearly takes her breath away. They have tried to destroy everything she’s built, everything she’s worked so hard for, and she knows exactly who is behind it.

“Ethan!” Claire’s voice is sharp as she calls for her assistant, who was reinstated after uncovering Lara’s true identity. “Find Lara. I want her found now!”

Meanwhile, Lara makes her way to the airport, her heart heavy with the decision to return to Grosthe. Before leaving, she reminds her sons, Zayn and Dwayne, of the importance of behaving in school, emphasizing that they need to stay out of trouble while she’s away.

Carter, ever the fixer, goes to the school earlier that day. He meets with the headmaster, offering to cover the repair costs for the damage the boys caused and even donate a significant sum to the school’s fund. The headmaster, eager to receive the large sum, agrees to let the boys stay.

With her childr