No Strings Attached

Chapter 167

Helena paused for effect, then beckoned Claim closer, her voice a calculated whisper. “Unless he publicly declares me his hancée, and Til just tell the judge we had a invere tiff if not, I’ll make sure his reputation is in Tallers” With a smug smile, Helena lit up a simm cigarette, the ember glowing to this thin light.

Clara observed her impassively, her tone low but filled with an unmistakable power. I’m afraid you’re in for a disappointment. As long as I’m here, nobody can hurt him”

Helena exhaled a perfect smoke ring before fixing Clara with a mocking gaze. “The police have evidence, I was assaulted, and they found traces of lan in me. What do you think you can do to win this case?”

Claras lashes fluttered downward as she stirred her coffee absently with a spoon. “Since you’ve been intimate, is there anything memorable about lan’s body?”

With a confident till of her lips, Helena replied, “He has a birthmark on his left chest, a two–inch scar on his right arm, and a bluish birthmark on his buttock. During our lovemaking, I could see his eight pack abs. Am I right, Attorney Clara?”

softly, “Did you not find

a laugh, crushing her cigarette. “The room

for three years, I had no

just one day, and the market

watch the Hayes empire crumble or accept my terms and get engaged to me. I’m sure you,

grabbed her

Dawson approached with concern. “Attorney