So her mother hadn't vented enough that morning and had sicced the entire family on her- each of them calling in turn . Even Lydia's loyal mutt Quade had chimed in . Word of her sending Lydia to the ER had spread quickly . She didn't need to hear the recordings to know exactly what was said . If Sterling had been her employee , she would have chalked it up as workplace injury . But since he was her capitalistic benefactor- " So , did you curse them out back for me ? " " No , " he said simply . " Then how is that any repayment ? If I don't get payback , what am I compensating you for ? " Claudia spread her hands in mock exasperation . Sterling's eyes glinted with amusement . " So if I curse them back , you'll repay me ? " " Mm - hm . " She answered without thinking . Clint hung up the phone with the expression of an old man stunned by technology . All his years as an assistant , he had never received such a childish order . Yes - childish . What kind of boss got angry and retaliated by hiring people to call and curse his enemies out ? Normally , anyone who crossed Mr. Romero didn't escape without broken bones at the very least - often bankruptcy or ruin . Clint simply couldn't comprehend it . This gentle indulgence was bizarre , like humoring a child . But orders were orders . He found a few smooth talkers and had them call through the list Mr. Romero had given him , hurling insults at each . 2/3 9:40 Tue , Oct 7 At the same moment , in different places - Lydia in her hospital bed , Zane and Jasper at her side , Clarence in Altrix City handling the burned house , the Lancaster couple at a dinner party , Quade drinking in a bar - each of their phones began ringing ... Claudia hadn't expected Sterling's cooking to actually be good . He looked like the sort who never touched mundane chores , a prince of cold detachment . The brief glimpses of his ruthless side had made her think he handled killing more deftly than chopping vegetables . But the dishes on the table - one of them even a grilled chicken suited to her taste - won her over completely . People succeeded for a reason . Not only did his body heal unnaturally fast , he was better at household chores than she was . Sharing a meal at home with someone like this - it had been a long time . The atmosphere carried an unexpected warmth . After eating , Claudia dutifully cleaned up the kitchen . When she returned , drying her hands , she found Sterling lounging on the sofa , curling a finger at her like one might beckon a dog . She dragged her feet over . " What ? " " Come see the proof . I don't want you wriggling out of paying me back ." Clint had worked quickly . In the time it took to finish dinner , he had already sorted through a few of the choicest recordings . Sitting side by side , Sterling tapped play . Wilson's voice blasted from the phone , roaring with outrage after being cursed out like never before . Claudia gaped . Wilson - pampered for years in high places , accustomed to deference - had never in his life been directly cursed at . Send Gifts 。 10 መ 3/3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!