CHAPTER 65

Claire thought her heart would fail when Axel mentioned the cost for breach of contract. She vaguely remembered seeing that in her contract, but at the time she had been convinced that nothing will move her to resign within her first year of stay. Now, she wished she had thought matters through.

On her way back to the office, she bumped into Myla. The woman hugged her kindly and gently held her face in her hands.

"What's wrong, Claire?" She asked. "You look so pale."

Claire sniffed. "I just received the shock of my life. Now, I don't know anymore."

Myla's eyes softened. "Oh, poor baby. It's going to be alright. Just take things easy, and don't give up."

Claire scoffed. "Yeah, right. As if I could give up if I wanted to."

Myla let her go. "I've got a meeting to attend right now. I'll see you around, girlie."

"Bye!" Claire waved.

She turned back towards the direction of the office. She began simmering again, so that by the time she reached the office, her anger was bursting. The poor do