Chapter 9 - THE MAN FROM THE PASTThe man was named Victor Hale.
He was one of the richest businessmen in the city.
He looked at Margaret.
Then at Clara.
“What is she doing here?”
Margaret stepped backward.
Clara immediately moved closer to her.
Victor looked angry.
“I asked you a question.”
Margaret lowered her eyes.
“I only came to eat.”
Victor laughed.
“You should not be here.”
Clara stared at him.
“Why?”
Victor looked at her.
“This is none of your business.”
Clara replied calmly:
“It became my business when you frightened her.”
Victor's eyes narrowed.
Margaret touched Clara's arm.
“Please.”
Clara looked at her.
Victor smiled.
“You don't know who she is.”
Clara answered:
“I know she was hungry.”
Victor suddenly became silent.
Margaret looked at him.
Victor's expression changed.
He recognized Clara.
She was Daniel Bennett's daughter.
And Daniel's restaurant was one of the most successful businesses in the city.
Victor suddenly smiled.
“Interesting.”
Then he looked at Margaret.
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“You should tell her the truth.”
Margaret became pale.
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