Chapter 89

Clara froze, tilting her head up to look at lan. “What did you just say?”

lan, pinching her glowing cheek, teased, “Where else would your stuff be delivered if not to your office?”

His words immediately brought tears to Heidi’s eyes. “lan, can’t I at least try it on?” she implored.

lan arched an eyebrow at her, his tone nonchalant. “That piece isn’t for you. Look for something else, on my tab.”

Without waiting for Heidi to react, he wrapped an arm around Clara and headed downstairs.

As they left, arm in arm, Heidi’s eyes welled up with tears. “Leonora, do you think lan wants Ms. Clara to be his plus–one? What about me?”

Leonora wiped her tears, comforting her, “Don’t worry, honey. The title of lan’s wife is yours and yours alone. Shine at the banquet and lan will see your worth.”

into the car. She had expected lan to favor Heidi unconditionally as always, but his sudden change of heart caught her off guard. She

eyes, she stared out the car window until lan grabbed her chin. “Is the view outside more captivating

whimpered in pain, “lan, you’re such a brute.”

weren’t looking

fervor. All he could think about was Clara in that dress – beguiling, sultry, with an innocent allure.

he was dazzled. He couldn’t bear the thought of another man enjoying her beauty.

was assertive, full of desire. His breath warmed her

voice was husky as he said, “Be

words stunned her. “Do you want me to be the talk of the town?” she asked incredulously.

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