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.”

an indifferent tone, he said, “Since I was

knew lan was

with a forced smile. “Can’t drink alcohol. I have a

here is nursing.

next to Christy. Even the most oblivious could tell

been rude, I’ll drink in her place. Leave Attorney Clara out of this,

gaze darkened,/”‘What did

on my invitation and has business to discuss later. Show some decency; don’t hassle

cold stare was fixed on Clara, whose face remained composed. He had thought that by blocking her job prospects, she’d be left bruised from rejection, remember his kindness, and crawl back to him. But he hadn’t expected Clara to abandon her secretarial career

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