Chapter 1557:

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His expression turned cautious. “Clayton, before you arrived, they hadn’t touched me. You don’t mind, do you? I hope you don’t think badly of me because of this.”

Her voice was humble and appealing as she uttered these words. Unbeknownst to Caitlin, a look of disdain was slowly forming in Clayton’s eyes as he watched her.

Caitlin was unaware that by belittling herself and giving up her self-esteem in front of a man, she was unwittingly laying the groundwork for him to exploit her vulnerability later on. She didn’t realize that her actions were causing Clayton to secretly lose respect for her.

Caitlin’s only goal was to secure Clayton’s support to ensure her survival. She aspired to one day prove her detractors wrong and make them regret the day they underestimated her.

Clayton accompanied Caitlin to her car to leave the area.

Although she was safe for the moment, Caitlin was still tense. Although those men hadn’t physically harmed her, they had managed to take some compromising photographs.

Before, Caitlin would have demanded that Clayton find those men and force them to delete the photos. But now everything had changed.

Caitlin was more cautious in her manner with Clayton. Hesitantly, she asked, “Clayton, those men got away before you arrived. What do you plan to do about them?”

Caitlin struggled not to show the anger and bitterness she felt inside, forcing herself to appear friendly. She had always hated having to pretend to be someone she wasn’t. However, if that meant winning Clayton’s affection, she was willing to do whatever it took.

Clayton looked at Caitlin thoughtfully and replied, “They crossed a line by laying a hand on you. I won’t let them get away with it.”

Relieved by Clayton’s words, Caitlin exhaled a sigh of relief and hugged him gratefully.

“Thank you, Clayton.”

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Seizing the moment, she added, “This may not be Beth’s doing. Before I arrived, I learned that it could have been someone acting on their own. So, Caitlin, don’t jump to conclusions.”

Caitlin almost lost her composure when she heard this. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She had unequivocally identified Beth on the video call from the cabin. That made Beth undoubtedly responsible. She couldn’t think of anyone else with the means and motive to hatch such a plot.

Caitlin wanted to tell Clayton about the video call with Beth, but she thought better of it. She was worried that Clayton wouldn’t believe her.

Unaware of Caitlin’s mixed feelings, Clayton interpreted her silence as anger. He adopted a stern expression and said, “Caitlin, my intervention on your behalf has already put me in Beth’s bad books.

If she turns this situation against me, I’ll be at a disadvantage. Are you sure your anger isn’t making things harder for me?“

In response to his words, Caitlin replied hastily, ”No, no, that’s not my intention. I just…”

She paused and bit her lip, struggling to find the right words.

Clayton gently stroked Caitlin’s cheek. “I know you didn’t mean to complicate things. But I have limitations on what I can do. Please try to understand my position.”

Faced with Clayton’s explanation, Caitlin felt compelled to suppress her own feelings and agree. “I understand. I’ll act as if nothing happened today. But I’m still afraid.”

Seeing Caitlin’s docility, Clayton smiled with satisfaction and pulled her toward him. “That’s the spirit, my girl.”

Clayton’s words left a deep impression on Caitlin’s mind.

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