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"No!" Stella pulled Clarence into a muck for the second time in a short period of time. She chose not to let him suffer the repercussions on her account because she felt so bad.

After realizing all of that, she approached Mr. Greg without pausing for thought. “It's not Mr. Clarence's fault, Mr. Greg. The person to blame is me."

"I beg your pardon?" Mr. Greg gave her a squint. His tone was so menacing that she recoiled a little. "What do you have to do with this?"

"It was me..."

Clarence cut the other person off. "I prevented her from talking to Flynn." We were not going to work with the Andrew’s . We'll see what the board of directors decides if you have any questions." Clarence sounded more distant than before.

Standing there in shock, she cast a doubtful glance back at Clarence . She was curious as to his thoughts. Why would he prevent her from being honest with Mr. Greg? He would cover for her, but why?

"Mr. Clarence?" Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Greg was still th