Rise of The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 93

Maya gazed down into her wine glass, swirling the ruby liquid pensively. Clara's proposal to join forces against Ethan had caught her off guard, but also awakened troubling doubts she could no longer ignore.

She raised her eyes to meet Clara's intense, searching look. "Your offer is enticing for many reasons. But earning Ethan's trust was no easy feat. If he ever suspects me of betraying him..."

"He needn't ever know of this conversation," Clara said earnestly. "We would be the utmost discretion." She extended her hand across the table in appeal. "Ethan has brought much pain to both our families. Together, perhaps we can protect ourselves and those we love from further harm."

Maya grasped Clara's hand lightly. The woman seemed sincere in her desire for reconciliation. And was it not wisdom to keep one's enemies close?

Steeling her nerves, Maya said, "Tell me your thoughts on swaying Ethan. But this must remain between us alone."

Relief washed over Clara's features. She squeezed Maya'