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

activity, Clara was radiant, her smile genuine and

not seen before, she

never had her eyes shone so bright.

the executive secretary at Hayes Corporation when she clearly thrived

He was unaware of her

reasons she stayed by his side

feeling a pang of something akin

Quick as 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 big shot in Northbridge. If you ever need

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

a cool glance, his voice distant and frosty “If you expect my patronage, Attorney Clara, I’ll need to

shoulder. “You rascal, asking you for a favor is a compliment What more sincerify

icy gaze lifted slightly his tone casual yet pointed. “Business is business, old man. Hayes Corporation’s legal bills are in the tens of millions annually. I can’t just hand that out without

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

Chapter 107

the pain as he touched the broken skin with a devil–may–care smirk playing at

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

her 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

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

love of Pete, you’re too cocksure! Who gave

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

Clara around with unbridled pride. “Meet my star pupil,” he’d announce

Clara, dozens flocked to her, sparking conversations and adding their contacts to