No Strings Attached

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Clara’s grip on her cellphone tightened and relaxed in an anxious rhythm. She was aware of the project. It was Hayes Corporation’s new venture, a field ripe with potential. The profits could skyrocket if it all went according

to plan.

Her father, a man of his word, couldn’t possibly be involved in anything shady–unless someone was deliberately making things difficult for him. As this thought settled in, Clara’s expression turned icy.

She whipped out her phone and dialed lan’s number repeatedly. Each call was met with a ruthless disconnect It wasn’t until the fifth attempt that an indifferent voice finally answered.

“Got any regrets?”

Clara bit her lip, struggling to maintain composure. Her voice came out slightly hoarse, betraying her weariness. “lan, my father isn’t the kind of man to break promises. If you’re out for revenge, target me–but don’t tarnish a lifetime of integrity. He just came out of surgery. Do you understand that your actions could kill

him?”

the other end, then a shadow of amusement flickered in lan’s eyes.

soft, almost taunting. “Meet me

Clara like a ton of bricks. She hadn’t realized the extent he would go, disregarding the three years they’d spent together. If he

be so callous.

at the blinding hallway lights, and said coldly, “lan,

man!”

a dry chuckle. “I’m curious

with a wave. “Ms. Clara, Mr. Hayes is waiting for

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