His Responsibility

Claudia was clearly not scared of Ace at all. In response to his threat, she just rolled her eyes at him. I wondered if she was this way when she was working as his secretary as well. I highly doubted it.

“Fine…” Claudia said with clear annoyance before she turned to face me.

Her eyes narrowed at me while she seemed to think about what to say. I had no idea why Ace brought her here to see me and why she had agreed to it. I also didn’t understand the deal he seemed to have with her. What was it that Claudia so desperately wanted?

I stared back at her as my heart raced wildly in my chest while I waited for her to tell me the truth about the conversation that she had with Ace yesterday. What she says will most likely determine whether or not I have a future with Ace.

“The truth is…Ace is not my baby’s father…” Claudia stated loud and clear.

My mouth dropped opened at her words.

Really?!

“…What?” I whispered in pure disbelief.

“This child in my belly isn’t his,” Claudia repeated wit