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?”

a shadow of

soft, almost taunting. “Meet me in

realized the extent he would go, disregarding the three years they’d spent together. If he had felt even the slightest affection for her, he

so callous.

up, her eyes moistened. She tilted her head up, glaring at the blinding hallway lights, and said coldly, “lan, just wait. I will get justice for my dad. I won’t let you

man!”

dry chuckle. “I’m curious to see how you’ll claim

minutes later, Clara found lan’s car in the underground garage. Dawson greeted her with a wave. “Ms. Clara, Mr. Hayes is waiting for you in the

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