No Strings Attached

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

After the crushing weight of her sorrow began to lift, Clara quickly packed her belongings without a backward. glance and walked out the door, leaving her past behind.

Elsewhere, a sleek black Rolls–Royce Cullinan cut through the silent streets like a bolt of lightning.

lan’s mind replayed Clara’s resolute face as she uttered the words “We’re breaking up” over and over. All because he missed her birthday, all because of a little jealousy, she was ready to call it quits. He mused that he might need to get a handle on her fiery temper.

Frustrated, lan yanked off his tie and tossed it aside. His phone rang several times before he finally picked up. “What’s up?”

A rascally, carefree voice came through the speaker. “What took you so long to answer the phone, buddy?.”

“I’m driving!”

Chase let out a mischievous chuckle. “With Ms. Clara? Hope I’m not interrupting anything.”

“Got nothing better to do?”

just checking in. You coming to the Nightshade

lan and grinned impishly. “You look like you’ve

him a frosty look. “Ever heard, ‘a lovers‘ quarrels brings them

Chase emphasized the word with a smirk, his expression a blend of mischief

table,

serious about Clara, you better draw a line with Heidi. Don’t go running

deeply. “I told you she’s not a

y’all have had a marriage pact since you were kids. You think any girl would be cool with her man always running back to his old flame?”

a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag, the shadows

in, arm in arm with Heidi.

apologetic look and chuckled awkwardly.

sister is

pure, belying any ulterior motives. “You’re right

front of him. “lan, last time you stood up your girlfriend to save me. She’s not

replied coolly, “No.”

this lipstick as an apology. If there are any misunderstandings,

the gift as he rejected it. “No

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