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?”

husky, “There’s a new diner nearby. They serve split pea soup, one of your favorites. Let me treat

crossed Clara’s face. “Thanks, Mr. Hayes, but

are you headed? I can give

have my car.”

a tight embrace from behind. Ian’s chin rested on her shoulder, his hot breath on her neck. His hoarse voice whispered in her ear. “Clara, I’ve had Victoria committed to the asylum. She won’t trouble you

aware that lan must

what good did that

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

impassive. “Have you had your fill, Mr. Hayes? I’m late to pick someone up from the airport.” She forcefully unwrapped lan’s arms and, without looking back, got

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