Claire was staring at Mack, expecting answers. I didn't want her to know that I went to the strip club and got the job there in order to get a story. This whole mad episode sounded unbelievable, like some poorly written soap opera. It was completely crazy but somehow thrilling-I would get my exclusive after all. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw her at the door a few minutes ago. My head was spinning, and on top of that, Claire saw me being fucked by Tobias. This was the most mortifying moment in my life.
That bastard hadn't told Claire anything. He hadn't said that I found out Adrian's dirty secrets.
"Ellie, please, this isn't the right-"