No Strings Attached

Chapter 72

“Clara, hand it over to me.”

“lan, haven’t you hurt me enough already? Why do you insist on ripping open old wounds for all to see?”

The more she protested, the more lan’s curiosity burned. Ignoring Clara’s objections, he wrested the USB drive from her grip and plugged it into the computer.

As Heidi’s image appeared on the screen, Leonora’s voice pierced the air. “Heidi! What’s wrong? lan, Heidi’s passed out, get her to the doctor, quick!”

lan spun around to see Heidi sprawled on the floor, her face deathly pale. He knew that. fainting could mean a serious turn for someone with depression. But if he left now, he feared the truth might slip away forever.

and Just as lan was about to call for medical help, Leonora’s voice rose again, urgent panicked. “lan, hurry! Heidi’s convulsing, she’s frothing at the mouth. If we don’t get her treated now, she could die. Let’s deal with this later. Clara’s not dead. Why should we obsess over Heidi when it could cost a life? No one can afford that.”

dire situation, lan swiftly picked Heidi up. He glanced at

left the room.

turned to Christy, her voice a choked whisper, “Christy, what good is the truth when he

her tone reassuring, “Heidi won’t get away with blaming you this time. We’ll make her apologize and

You risked your own safety

“You’re a top–notch lawyer, Anders. Nothing gets by you. Heidi tried to frame me for pushing her, but I simply turned the tables on her. She’s falsely accused me twice before–once for the push, once for Sasha vandalizing her car. I’ve been holding my breath for a chance to make her pay back double. I

naive. Her little tricks might fool lan, but not me. Drinking soap water can