Chapter 15 Unforeseen Betrayal

• The following morning, the Whitmore estate was buzzing with the promise of new challenges. Clara awoke with a sense of trepidation, her thoughts lingering on the intense encounter she had shared with Nolan. She was determined to focus on the task at hand and not let personal feelings cloud her judgment.
• The group gathered for breakfast in the dining hall, their mood light but tinged with the anticipation of the trials that lay ahead. Ethan, ever the optimist, tried to ease the tension. “Today’s going to be another big day. We’ve got a lot to accomplish, but I know we can handle it.”
• Nolan, seated at the far end of the table, watched Clara with an unreadable expression. Clara caught his gaze briefly before looking away, her heart still unsettled by their kiss. She focused on the conversation, trying to push her thoughts aside.