The Grand Scheme

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CHAPTER 37

~Ivan's POV~

Aaron nodded, clearly impressed. "And Clarissa? Is she still on board with the plan?"

I scoffed, leaning back in my chair. "Clarissa's eager to see Zara fall. She tried to ruin Zara's image with that hotel scandal, but it only backfired. But don't worry. I'll deal with her when the time comes. She knows I need Zara."

Just then, Clarissa walked up, her heels clicking against the floor as she approached us with a sly smile. "Hey, boys?"

I smiled, motioning for her to sit down. "Just discussing our little plan."

Clarissa's eyes gleamed with excitement as she took a seat. "If it's about Zara and what you did there, good. Because I have a few ideas of my own."

Aaron and I exchanged a glance, a bit intrigued by her cunny nature.