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 Bar? Edwin’s treating.”

grinned

a frosty look. “Ever heard, ‘a lovers‘ quarrels brings them closer?”

emphasized the word with a

kicked him lightly under the table, none too gently.

Clara, you better draw a line with Heidi. Don’t go running every time she calls.

deeply. “I told you she’s not a threat, but Clara won’t believe

Heidi’s been your childhood sweetheart, and 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

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

arm with Heidi. “Sorry, guys, Heidi wasn’t feeling great, so

lan an apologetic look

course not. Your sister is like my own. Heidi, come sit by me.”

was gentle and pure, belying any ulterior motives. “You’re right under the AC vent. It’s too cold. I’ll

in front of him. “lan, last time you stood up your girlfriend to save

coolly,

If there

gift as

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