No Strings Attached

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

lan finished scribbling down the word and then let his large hand rest on Clara’s thigh, his touch a teasing caress. His gaze was laden with unspoken threats, as if to say, “If you dare make a sound, you won’t believe what this hand might do.”

Clara wanted to resist, but the fear of Marco discovering her complicated relationship with lan left her feeling trapped. All she could do was lower her head and silently eat her cake, pretending to be absorbed in its sweetness.

lan watched her, a smile tugging at his lips as he felt a strange, tingling sensation envelop him. She was as docile as a kitten, and it sent a shock right through his heart.

His grip on Clara tightened unconsciously. “This student seems pretty sharp,” he mused aloud. “How could she pick the wrong guy?”

Marco sighed heavily. “She gave up a promising career in law for that man, and to think, the bastard doesn’t even appreciate her. He’s been nothing but cruel to her. I’m here to settle the score. I heard he landed her father in jail and is now suing her for assault. I want to see who’s got the nerve to mess with my people.”

“The nerve of that guy–I’m counting on you this time, lan. I’ve heard that bastarx has some serious connections, but we’re going to take him down together.”

venomous Mr. Marco’s words, the darker lan’s expression became.

side, quickly poured a cup of coffee for Marco, chuckling as he tried to sober Marco up. “Marco,

been bullied, and we can’t just let it slide.

free of lan’s grasp. “Marco, my situation

“Resolved? How did you

up,

be lying

now, so just enjoy your stay. Anders and I will take

seemed convinced and nodded with a smile. “Well, that’s great to hear. It seems that bastard has a bit of a conscience after all. Otherwise, I’d have

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