No Strings Attached

Chapter 107

fan didn’t get angry at the bite, en fact, he seemed to relish the pain as he touched the broken skin with a devil may care park playing at the comers of his mouth

Jut them, a low chuckle tickled his ears Roger sauntered over from a short distance away his face sporting an meaningful grin.

se go if you’re so reluctant, huh? Roger teased. “Didn’t you know Anders has had a thing for her for years? What if he just snatches her away. Are you really okay with that?”

tan fished a cigarette from his pocket and lit it with a casual flick of his lighter. The flickering flame accentuated his sharp features. He took a few deep drags, his half smile carrying a note of challenge. “Who says she can be taken that easily!”

Roger threw a playful jab in his direction. “For the love of Pete, you’re too cocksure! Who gave you that confidence? With that, Roger shook his head and walked away

Clara and Anders, through sheer talent and drive, landed two big clients that very night. They also managed to invite a host of high society figures to their law firm’s grand opening. Though the evening was saturated with champagne toasts and spirited conversations, the real bounty was in the connections made.

When the grand opening arrived, Clara was the belle of the ball. Mr. Marco had summoned many legal luminaries, parading Clara around with unbridled pride “Meet my star pupil,” he’d announce to the attendees. “She’s joining the legal fray, so watch out!”

guests were many of Mr. Marco’s protégés. Upon seeing Clara, dozens flocked to her, sparking conversations and adding their contacts to Clara’s phone. Soon, Clara was a member of several legal group

chats

the hub of activity, Clara was radiant, her

of her lan had not

had her eyes shone so bright.

she choose to be the executive secretary at Hayes Corporation when she

He was unaware of her deep–sea phobia, the

she

radiant smile, feeling

a flash, he ushered Clara toward lan. “My dear, have you met this gentleman before? Marco said, his voice light with jest “He’s a

be invited. Though surprised, she maintained her composure and gave lan a slight nod of acknowledgment “Welcome, Mr. Hayes. I look forward to your esteemed company in

her a cool glance, his voice distant and frosty “If you expect my patronage, Attorney Clara, I’ll need to see some sincerity on your part.”

asking you for a favor is a compliment What more

casual yet pointed. “Business is business, old man. Hayes Corporation’s legal bills are in the tens of millions annually. I

prospect of such a lucrative arrangement. “Alright, name your

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in fact, he seemed to relish the pain as he touched the broken skin with a devil–may–care smirk

chuckle tickled his ears, Roger sauntered over from a short distance away, his face sporting an

know Anders has had a thing for her for years? What if he just snatches

cigarette from his pocket and lit it with a casual flick of his lighter. The flickering flame accentuated his sharp features. He took a few deep drags, his half–smile carrying a note of challenge.

of Pete, you’re too cocksure! Who gave you that confidence? With that, Roger shook his head and walked

talent and drive, landed two big clients that very night. They also managed to invite a host of high–society figures to their law firm’s grand opening. Though the evening was saturated with champagne toasts and

of the ball. Mr. Marco had summoned many legal luminaries, parading Clara around with unbridled pride. “Meet my star pupil,” he’d announce to the attendees. “She’s joining the legal fray, so watch out!”

of Mr. Marco’s protégés. Upon seeing Clara, dozens flocked to her, sparking conversations and adding their