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XV. Boss Talk

MIAMI: May 2023

FP1 & 2: Clara was preparing for another work day as usual when all of a sudden Christian arrives and pulls her to the side. She gulped, not liking the feeling that the conversation would go.

"What can I do for you Christian?" she asked carefully. She was trying to assess the situation, she didn't want to overthink it but still, the way Christian was looking at her, it made her feel uneasy.

"Have you checked the emails that I sent you?" He simply asked, calmly if she may say. But it still unnerved her. Christian Horner does not simply pull you to the side to ask about emails.

And now that he mentioned it, she was reminded of what was written in those emails. It was the concerns about the photos that Daniel posted on his photography account. And she knew exactly what he was pointing at, it was those two photos of a faceless girl. And if you knew Clara, you would know that it was her. And she just knew that Christian knew it was her.

Clara gulped and licked her lips, "Yes. I understand the concerns of the social media post and have talked to Daniel-" "Clara." the team principal cut her off. She felt her heart hammer. 

"I know it was you." Christian simply said as he crossed his arms. "I don't know how you expect me to react to that Christian." she said with a simple shrug. He raised an eyebrow at her and pursed his lips. He studied her before sighing, "I expect you to remember the contract."

"Me and Daniel have formed a friendship. The same with how I am with Max." Clara explained as calmly as she could. But from the way he was looking at her, he didn't believe it.

"I know you're friendship with Max. You two have known each other since children. But there is a different light between you and Daniel. And I don't want to lose a great PR Manager, so if you would please. Just focus on your work Clara."