Chapter 129

Dawson shook his head, a hint of amusement playing at the corner of his mouth. “No, she opted for the local community clinic instead.”

lan bit down on his jaw, fury simmering beneath the surface. Could Clara actually be so heartless? Was she really not afraid that some half–baked doctor at the clinic might botch his treatment? He never thought Clara would cut him off so completely to the point of not giving him a chance to make amends.

Dawson, watching lan’s eyes blaze with anger, couldn’t help but feel a twisted sense of satisfaction. He’d warned lan, after all, time and time again, but lan never took him seriously. Now, Clara had flown the coop.

Dawson was, in fact, rather looking forward to the drama that would ensue as his boss embarked on a quest to win back his girl.

With feigned sympathy, Dawson said, “Mr. Hayes, Attorney Clara must be swamped. She and Mr. Anders were over at Hicks Enterprises today for the official signing. They were all spruced up and even made it on TV. The internet’s buzzing about them, saying they’re the hottest legal duo around. Let me find that clip for you.”

Oblivious to the icy glare from lan, Dawson cheerfully scrolled through his phone.

him was gripped tight in his grasp. In a

up to meet. lan’s frosty gaze. A shiver ran down his spine. “Right

investigation? What’s come

Then she conspired with her sister, a nurse at the hospital, to tamper with Clara’s medication. By the time they realized the door had been locked from the outside, the

where are they

now?”

sir. I suspect

in the car–who

the 4th Street garage. He’s disappeared, too.”

gaze turned sharp, a dangerous edge lurking in his eyes. “Keep

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