No Strings Attached

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

She gripped Heidi’s wrist tightly. In an instant, Heidi felt a sharp pain engulf her whole body. “Clara, my hand’s still healing, if you mess with me, you’re in for a world of hurt.”

A cold chuckle emerged from Clara’s throat. “Heidi, I’ve got nothing to lose. You’ve been setting me up time and again, and if I don’t settle this score with you, am I really doing you justice? Didn’t you accuse me of injuring your hand, claiming you couldn’t compete in the piano contest anymore? Well then, I’ll grant your wish and show you what real injury is.”

With that, Clara exerted force, and a crisp ‘snap‘ echoed in the air.

Heidi let out a piercing scream. “Ah, Clara, my hand! You actually broke my hand. Do you have any idea how much my hands are worth? You couldn’t afford it even if you sold everything you own.”

“Well, that works out since I never planned on compensating you.” After speaking, Clara exerted force again, and another finger of Heidi’s snapped with a crisp sound.

Heidi was unaccustomed to such torment, sweating from the pain, tears involuntarily streaming down her face: “Clara, you just wait. I won’t let this slide.”

her, a sinister smile playing in her eyes. “I’m warning you too, don’t mess with me again, or I can’t predict

away and coldly

was in too much pain to speak, glared fiercely at Clara for a few seconds, then turned and left. Watching Heidi retreat in disarray, Clara felt the tightness in her chest ease.

lan. And to

Clara didn’t care

so even if Heidi wanted to press charges, there would be no evidence. She wanted Heidi to

wave of dizziness hit her. Stars burst in her vision. Only then did she remember, amidst today’s mayhem, she hadn’t eaten a thing. Undoubtedly her blood sugar was

leaned on the washbasin, reaching slowly for her purse. Just one piece of candy would alleviate her symptoms instantly.

herself. Her hand barely brushed her

backward.

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