No Strings Attached

Chapter 34

Although only the two of them could hear his words, Clara’s ears turned crimson in an instant. She cast a chill glance at lan. “You still believe Heidi’s story?”

“What else should I believe? Bring me the evidence to prove your friend didn’t do it,” he retorted.

Clara let out a cold, mocking laugh. What a jerk, she thought. Just like before, he slung mud at the innocent without a second thought. Heidi’s words were gospel truth to him.

Clara’s lips curled into a slight smirk. “Then let’s follow official procedures. Ten million is not pocket change, and I won’t let Sasha take the fall for nothing.”

Heidi immediately responded with a smile, “Ms. Clara, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said I won’t pursue Ms. Sasha any further; let’s consider the matter closed.”

“The price of not pursuing is pinning the blame on my friend. You’re offering to drop the charges to make her guilt seem undeniable. Am I right, Ms. Heidi?”

pitiful gaze, Heidi said, “lan, that’s not what I meant. Ms. Sasha is a public figure, and it’s not good for her to be involved in these situations. I just wanted to drop the lawsuit and let it go. Why does Clara

He then swiftly pulled Clara into his arms, placing her between them. He leaned in and whispered in her ear, “Trust me on this one, let’s put an end to it. I’ll cover the

severe depression. If this scene escalated,

of a car.

cool eyes showed a stubborn defiance. “No, I can’t

leaned in, his forehead against hers, and

here.”

threat silenced Clara. Ian was a

choice but to watch quietly as lan pulled out a check, scribbled a figure, signed his name, and handed it to Heidi with

speak. She stared at the check, tears swirling in her eyes.