No Strings Attached

Chapter 115

“No, it’s her mother, Victoria. Word on the street is she was desperate to sell and needed cash fast. Rumor has it she’s drowning in gambling debts. There’s got to be more to the story. I bet Attorney Clara was coerced, the informant muttered.

lan’s expression chilled further at the revelation. Suddenly, he remembered. On the anniversary celebration, Clara was wearing that very necklace. She detested Victoria. There was no way she’d gift her something so valuable.

Unless she was forced.

With that thought, lan shot to his feet. “Get the hotel surveillance footage.”

Half an hour later, lan was hunkered down in the hotel’s security room. He scanned the monitors but saw no sign of Victoria.

Just as he was about to throw in the towel, Clara burst into view, racing towards the staircase, the necklace clearly around her neck. When she next appeared on the screen, she was in Anders‘ arms.

technician to zoom in.

lan pieced it together. His eyes darkened as he watched,

family in

Big D’s goons, and she’s holed up at their base. Word is

wouldn’t lay a finger on anyone unless pushed to the brink.

to

mercy. “Mr. Hayes, Clara’s been with you for

was icy as he

she didn’t pay up. I had scoop – ‘Hayes Corporation’s unjust dismissal leads to suicide. Just one post and

But I could tell she loves you deeply and cherishes

all over. Please, for the love she has for you, forgive

throat.