Chapter 40
It seemed Heldi had underestimated Clara.
An hour later, the meeting was over, and the contract was signed on schedule.
As everyone was dispersing, Leonora deliberately said in front of everyone, “lan, Heidi has reserved our old haunt at the Willow Bistro, the private booth where you two used to have your little rendezvous. She’ll be waiting for you there.”
The implication couldn’t have been clearer. And how could Clara fail to grasp it?
Clara’s expression unchanging, she lowered her head to tidy up the documents, a practiced smile playing at the corners of her mouth. As Clara stood up, she nodded. politely at lan. “Mr. Hayes, enjoy your meal.”
With that, she gathered her notebook and papers, ready to leave, but lan’s grip on her wrist halted her departure. After a forceful pull, Clara found herself in his arms.
Her expression changed instantly, her eyes icy. “Mr. Hayes, this is a boardroom. I’d appreciate a bit of decorum.”
grazed Clara’s delicate cheek as
“Jealous?”
we are merely in a contractual relationship. There’s no need for chivalry on your part. Whether you
concern, or do you
But it didn’t come. Instead, Clara’s throat emitted a soft chuckle. “Mr. Hayes, talk like that might lead me to believe you’re fond of me,
in Clara’s eyes, piercing lan’s composure. He pushed her away, his voice. cold
nodded politely.
won’t.”
turned and left the conference room.
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