No Strings Attached

Chapter 26

Clara tried to pull herself away, but her body went limp, and she collapsed into lan’s embrace.

“Clara!”

Spotting Clara’s hand reaching desperately for her purse, lan instantly grasped the situation. He flicked her forehead, irritation lacing his voice, “Clara, are you trying to get yourself killed?”

It was either injuries or hypoglycemia with her. If she didn’t bumped into him, who knows what might have happened.

Without wasting a moment, lan pulled out a piece of candy from the bag and slipped it into Clara’s mouth, eyes filled with concern. “Feeling better now?”

It took Clara a moment to gather her strength, but finally, she managed a weak ‘thank you‘ and tried to slide off the bathroom countertop to leave.

Before she could move, lan scooped her up in his arms. “lan, put me down,” she protested.

But no matter how much Clara struggled, lan carried her straight into the private booth.

The crowd inside froze at the sight. The trust–fund brat who had been pushing drinks on Clara moments earlier shot up from the couch, panic–stricken. “Mr. Hayes, what brings you here?”

down on a chair and his icy gaze swept over everyone present. “Who was

now?”

was too terrified to utter a word. Clara’s beauty, combined with the Bell family’s current misfortunes, had made them eager to

nearby server. “If you want to keep your job, spill

beans.”

of Northbridge. The heir of the affluent

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his head in fear. “Mr. Hayes, Ms. Clara had a total of ten drinks three with Mr.

idea Ms. Clara was one of yours.” They each grabbed a glass and chugged

they could stop, lan’s chilling voice echoed, “Who told you to stop?” Terrified, they continued pouring and drinking until

Clara and glanced at

lightly. “In my own way, I’ve avenged you. Ready to come

his dark pupils shimmered with fractured light. His crimson lips curved into an attractive arc, and his Adam’s apple slid

chin and kissed her softly. “Come

lips. “To go back and continue being

surprise. “You