No Strings Attached

Chapter 96

Chapter 96

Clara had finally broken free. She was no longer his caged songbird and was herself once

more.

But oh, how her heart ached.

Clara spent a quiet evening alone, her thoughts her only company.

The next morning, as Anders arrived, she was hunched over her laptop, deeply engrossed in whatever task was at hand.

“Clara,” Anders called out with a hint of concern.

She lifted her head, greeting him with a faint smile. “Anders, just give me a second to send off this resignation letter, and I’ll be all yours.”

anguish on her face, replaced with a rare ease and contentment, didn’t fool him. He knew this was Clara in disguise; the more she hurt, the more she pretended to

booked a tee time with Marco; he’s been itching to challenge you

fun. I could use the exercise,” she replied cheerfully, her fingers still dancing

father’s number, she quickly answered. “Clara, what’s going on with you

“Dad, I broke up with him.”

responded calmly, “If it’s not right, don’t force yourself to be with him.

the project get

the Hayes family have all been halted. They paid a decent sum in damages, so we didn’t lose out. It’s probably for the best. Otherwise, I’d always fear I’d traded my daughter’s happiness for business

her father’s voice, Clara quickly reassured

you to that. Come over for dinner

moved by her father’s words, her eyes welling up

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