No Strings Attached

Chapter 106

Her gaze quickly dropped, and she muttered an apology, “I’m sorry.”

As she turned to leave, her wrist was suddenly grasped in a firm grip. With a forceful pull, she stumbled into a set of broad, muscular arms. A deep, hoarse voice resonated from above her head.

“You’re willing to get tipsy for him–how much do you like him, Clara?”

lan’s arms were like vices, trapping Clara against his chest, leaving her no room to move. His dark eyes blazed with anger as they fixed on her.

She’d never been encouraged to drink much when she was with him. Yet just moments ago, she had downed three shots in a row to help Anders land his first deal. How deep must her affection for Anders be that she’d go to such lengths?

lan’s heated gaze bore into Clara as though it could ignite a flame and consume her.

Lifting her head, Clara met his eyes with a blank stare. “Didn’t you claim I could hold my liquor? If I hadn’t drunk, wouldn’t that have been an insult to you?”

almond–shaped

closed, prompting an involuntary swallow from lan. He chuckled lowly. “Isn’t this what you brought upon yourself? You should have known I wouldn’t let you off easily

me.”

I’ve been ‘tainted. So why, Mr. Hayes, do

explanation for that night?” lan tightened his embrace.

I told you nothing happened, would you believe me? lan, if you had trusted me just once, I wouldn’t despise you so.”

pain sharper than a needle prick in his heart. His

were both drenched and wearing the hotel’s robes–how could nothing have happened?

over Clara’s delicate neck. His voice was thick with barely contained