No Strings Attached

Chapter 73

Hearing those words, lan’s pupils contracted sharply. His dark eyes were like icy pools, chilling and obscure in their depths. “Clara, we can negotiate anything but that,” he said with an unwavering tone.

“But that’s the only thing I want, Mr. Hayes. You can’t back out on your word.”

lan’s usually stoic face suddenly leaned closer, his tall and imposing figure pinning her beneath him. His breath, hot and heavy, cascaded over her face. “So you’re that eager to get rid of me, Clara? That desperate to run into another man’s arms?”

Clara met his gaze calmly. “Think whatever you want.”

His voice turned cold and merciless. “Don’t even think about it. I won’t let you go even a day early from our contract. I’ll make sure the Campbells explain themselves for this.” With that, he stormed out, the door slamming behind him.

Later, no one knew how lan managed to persuade Heidi, but there she was, in her hospital gown, apologizing to Clara. The Campbell family even paid a settlement for emotional distress. However, at the same time, they made it clear that they wouldn’t go easy on Clara at the trial on the third.

Worried about stressing her father, Clara hadn’t told him about her fall into the water.

was discharged from the hospital, she planned to return to her small apartment, but then she received a call from Casey.

construction site and forgot my medication. Can you bring it to me if you’re free?”

father missed his meds, Clara agreed without a second thought. She picked up the prescription from the hospital pharmacy and drove straight to the construction site.

a collaboration with Hayes Corporation, and some of the employees recognized Clara and greeted

was sweltering, and she was sweating profusely after just a few minutes on site. She was about to call her father to ask where he was when a hard hat was suddenly placed on her head. Clara instinctively turned around and found herself face

had bought for him, topped with a blue hard hat, sweat

Clara’s baffled expression, lan chuckled. “Don’t recognize

it securely, his voice dropping an octave. “Didn’t know you had

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