No Strings Attached

Chapter 105

Chapter 105

It was the first time she had seen lan since their breakup. She thought she’d be cool as a cucumber, but when she caught sight of him, her heart still ached like a dull throb of heartburn.

Christy was by her side, her voice tinged with irritation, “Roger, that darn fool tricked me. He said lan never shows up to these things. That’s why I told you to come.”

Clara offered a faint smile. “It’s no big deal. We all run in the same circles in Northbridge. It was bound to happen sooner or later.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll try to keep you two from mingling.”

No sooner had she spoken than she was tugging Clara to leave. But lan’s chilly voice came from behind them, “Mrs. Hicks, were you planning to leave just as I arrived? Am I that unwelcome?”

Christy clenched her teeth in secret annoyance. She turned around, forcing a smile that was polite but strained. “Mr. Hayes, what an honor. Forgive us for not greeting you properly.”

both, his eyes betraying no emotion. In an indifferent tone, he said, “Since I

lan was being deliberate.

picked up a glass of juice, saying with a forced smile. “Can’t drink alcohol. I have a baby

low, stopped her. “Not everyone here is nursing. You could ask someone

to Christy. Even the most oblivious could

to smooth things over. “If my wife has been rude, I’ll drink in her place. Leave Attorney Clara out of this, will

that, lan’s gaze darkened,/”‘What did you

Clara is now a contracted attorney at Anders Law Firm. She’s here on my invitation and has business to discuss later. Show some decency; don’t hassle the young lady.”

in lan’s eyes suddenly frosted over. Ian’s cold stare was fixed on Clara, whose face remained composed. He had thought that by blocking her job prospects, she’d be left

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