No Strings Attached

Chapter 166

After a month apart, lan appeared significantly thinner. His once captivating eyes now seemed somewhat sunken, with noticeable creases at the comers. She had never seen lan look so downtrodden before.

Clara stood quietly, watching as lan made his way toward her, step by step. His typically somber expression broke into a faint smile the moment his eyes met hers:

His voice was raspy, carrying a note of gratitude, “Clara, thanks for taking on my case.*

Clara lowered her gaze, all business, “I’ve been appointed by the city officials to represent you. Let’s get down to the facts, shall we?”

She took out her voice recorder and placed it on the table, ready to begin. But lan’s broken voice halted her. “Clara, haven’t seen you for a month. Have you been well? On sleepless nights, did you ever think of me? Clara, I’ve thought of you every single day. Missed you terribly.”

His gaze was intense as he looked at her, his handsome face etched with sincerity. Clara’s hand, holding the pen, trembled ever so slightly, and she took a few seconds before she lifted her head.

her professional demeanor, “Mr. Hayes, I only have thirty minutes. I don’t want to let Mr. Trevor

done, his eyes burned with earnestness. “Clara, I honestly don’t know when that woman came in. I didn’t do anything to her. You have to believe me. In

remained stoic as she faced bim. “Rest assured, Mr. Hayes, I will do my utmost to win this case for you. As for

those final words, she left

some food first. You must be hungry after the flight. The seafood here is pretty decent. Have Dawson take you. This case won’t be settled in a day or two. Don’t wear yourself out; it would pain

faint smile touched Clara’s lips, “Don’t worry, Mr. Hayes. I’ll take good care of myself until I get you out. I’ll be going now.”

back to him, resolute and unwavering. Ian watched

he knew. The Clara he remembered would have teared up seeing him hurt, but now, there wasn’t a trace of sorrow

But

Dawson to take her to meet the