No Strings Attached

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

“Ms. Heidi, the lounge next door has got some snacks and refreshments. I’ve asked Nicole to keep you company,” Dawson offered with a welcoming smile.

With a gleam of sincerity in her eyes, Heidi looked at Dawson earnestly. “I’ve heard such good things about Ms Clara. I was hoping she could join me.”

“Sorry, Ms. Clara is the President’s Chief Secretary. She’s needed in the meeting,” Dawson replied. He wasn’t born yesterday. The boss had been at odds with Ms. Clara these past few days. If he let her stir the pot, would the two ever patch things up?

Heidi’s smile didn’t waver. “Is that so? I’ve heard she makes an excellent cup of coffee. Could you ask her to brew one for me?”

lan’s handsome face clouded over with a hint of frost, his dark eyes growing stormy Clara was his, not someone to be summoned at whim. Yet, the thought of Clara wanting to leave had him seething. It seemed he had been indulging her too much.

With a cold tone, he instructed, “Do as she asks.”

before heaving a resigned sigh internally. ‘Mr. Hayes, you’re having your

reluctantly led

was at her desk organizing documents for the meeting when Dawson tapped on her workspace. “Ms. Clara, Mr. Hayes wants you to bring Ms. Heidi a cup of coffee in lounge

up, her response cool and collected. “Sure, in a moment.”

cabinet and began grinding them in the coffee machine. As she prepared to brew, a petite figure sidled up

it strike you as odd to see me

on her work. Her voice was even. “There’s no shortage of women throwing themselves at Mr. Hayes every day. I see nothing strange here.”

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