Chapter 290 Hating Claire

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She only cared about two people in her life: her grandmother and Adam. Claire had given all her money to pay for her grandmother's medical bills, and knowing her grandmother was doing well, she felt she could disappear to another corner of the world. She still kept in touch with her grandmother, but she made it clear not to share her address or phone number with anyone, especially not Adam Whitmore. He was better off without her. If people saw them together, it would only hurt his career, and she'd never let that happen. People were already gossiping, claiming her child was Daniel's and that she'd been unfaithful during her marriage to Adam. It wasn't true, but she couldn't fight the world. So, she lied to protect him. Adam stood there, frozen in shock, his heart consumed by an unbearable pain he hadn't thought was possible to feel. "Adam," Sammy's voice broke through, shaking him out of his torment. "The media wants to talk to you." Adam blinked, glancing around, only then noticing that his bodyguards had formed a protective barrier around him, shielding him from the eager crowd. "I'm not in the mood," Adam muttered, his tone sharp. "Cancel all my appointments. I'm leaving." Without waiting for a response, he turned and strode toward the exit. The bodyguards moved quickly, surrounding him to ensure his safety as the crowd erupted into a frenzy, fans shouting his name and jostling to get closer. They couldn't believe their idol was leaving without engaging with them. After delivering Adam's message to the organizers, Sammy returned to the car, where Adam was already seated in the back, his face etched with a mix of anguish and frustration. Sammy slid into the passenger seat while one of the bodyguards took the wheel. Another car followed closely behind with the rest of the security team, ensuring Adam's exit was as smooth as possible despite the chaos outside. "Take care of Claire's job and find out why she's working there," Adam instructed sternly. "Find her a better position and make sure she's paid well," he added with authority. But all Sammy could hear was Adam's unspoken care for his ex-wife. Adam couldn't believe it. She had left him for that asshole who clearly couldn't take care of her or their baby. Seeing Claire working in such conditions, especially while pregnant, filled him with a deep sadness. If she were still with him, he would never let her lift a finger, let alone work in such a place. He would have pampered her like a queen, never letting her feet touch the ground. But now, all he could feel was the sharp sting of regret. His chest tightened, and for a moment, it felt like the air had been sucked from his lungs. Gripping the seat, he loosened a few buttons of his shirt, trying to ease the suffocation that threatened to overwhelm him. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Claire, the woman he still loved, the one he couldn't forget. Just then, Sammy's phone rang. He answered quickly, his eyes flicking toward Adam as he spoke. "Adam, there's a problem," Sammy said, his voice tense as he glanced back at Adam, still holding his phone to his ear. "Such a shameless whore she is!" a remark came Claire's way. She took a deep breath, trying to endure it, knowing it was part of the job-being a source of entertainment for whoever came to dine here. "Because of her, Adam had to leave. She's pathetic," another person shouted with hatred. But Claire stayed calm, continuing her work of cleaning the tables. Hannah was also there, trying to make a connection, when she learned the entire cast and crew of the upcoming blockbuster movie were coming to the famous, luxurious hotel for promotions. Seeing Claire there was a shock to her as well, and the sight of Claire's pregnancy sparked jealousy. She was furious when she saw Adam go to talk to Claire himself. Hannah couldn't understand what kind of hold Claire had on Adam, but she was determined to teach her a lesson. "Look at the bastard she's carrying. It's the testament of her infidelity to Adam," Hannah shouted, drawing Claire's attention. Claire recognized her voice instantly. Before she could understand Hannah's intention!! Hannah grabbed a glass of champagne from a nearby table and threw it at Claire, making her gasp in shock. "Let her learn a lesson so she can't betray anyone else in the future," Hannah provoked the already angry crowd, and soon, everyone began closing in on Claire, throwing whatever they could grab in their hands. Hannah seized the moment, shoving Claire hard to the floor. Claire yelped in fear, her hands instinctively protecting her stomach to shield her unborn child from the impact. "That bastard in her belly doesn't deserve to live!" Hannah spat venomously. "It's an insult to our favorite superstar, and we should end his suffering!" Her words ignited the crowd further as a fist came crashing down on Claire, making her cry out in pain. "No, stop!" Claire screamed, but her voice was drowned out by the chaos. No one listened. The hotel security tried to intervene, but they were quickly pushed back by the enraged mob. The crowd, now wild with anger, stepped closer, their faces twisted with a terrifying resolve. Their hostility made Claire shrink back, trembling, her tear-streaked face filled with fear as she desperately cried out for help.

Chapter 290 Hating Claire

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