Chapter 116

He clenched his fists, his eyes blazing red as he stared at Victoria, “Lock her up in the

sylum, and make sure she’s watched closely.” Without another word, he turned and left. Clara woke up early in the morning to a call from Marco, who mentioned that his grandson had just been discharged from the military and was looking for something to do. Marco suggested that he could come over and work as her bodyguard. Considering the recent unrest, Clara readily agreed.

After breakfast, she drove to the airport alone to pick up her new bodyguard. But as she walked downstairs, she spotted a familiar figure.

lan stood there, dressed entirely in black, like a shadow emerging from the darkness, his gaze fixed on her,

Memories of lan’s words from the previous day came flooding back to her. “Let the past go and start anew.” She smiled softly in response. Key in hand, she headed straight for the parking lot.

“Clara.” lan’s voice called from behind her.

She paused and slowly turned to face lan’s brooding visage. Her voice was nonchalant, “Is there something you need, Mr. Hayes?”

serve split pea soup, one of your

“Thanks, Mr. Hayes, but I’ve already

headed? I can give you a ride.’

need, I have

shoulder, his hot breath on her

was aware that lan must have uncovered the truth

did that

for his comfort, he had chosen to coldly abandon her. This pain, sharper than

fill, Mr. Hayes? I’m late to pick someone up from the airport.” She forcefully unwrapped lan’s arms and, without

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