The car arrived swiftly at One Jewel Road.

Knowing they were going out again soon, Samantha parked the car outside the villa instead of driving in.

"We're here," Samantha announced.

As the group got out of the car, Adrian picked Juno up by the waist to carry her in since it was a short distance. Juno hooked one arm around his neck, enjoying the attention.

As they were entering the villa, a discordant voice suddenly interrupted them. "Well, well, if it isn't Samantha. What a surprise to see you here. Do you even have permission to be at Jewel Road?"

Samantha was momentarily rattled as Clara's voice reached her ears.

The group turned to see Clara strutting out of the yard of a neighboring villa, her arm hooked through the arms of a man.

Samantha instantly recognized the man as Seth De Forrest.

A thunderstruck Samantha leaned over and whispered to Adrian, "Why is Clara with Seth? I thought she was with Simon."

Adrian shook his head in uncertainty.

At that moment, Clara had alrea