Then Claire Asked the Question Everyone Had Avoided

There was still one thing she didn’t understand.

Her mother could lie to Hannah.

But the venue contract was in Claire’s name.

How had they changed anything without her approval?

Claire left the bridal room and found the venue manager.

The manager looked uncomfortable the moment Claire introduced herself.

Claire asked:

“Who authorized this wedding?”

The manager pulled up the account.

Then she stopped.

“According to our system, you did.”

Claire stared at her.

“I absolutely did not.”

The manager turned the monitor slightly.

There was an email.

It came from Claire’s account.

It approved transferring the date and deposits.

Claire felt cold.

Only two people knew the password to that email account.

Claire.

And Marcus.