No Strings Attached

Chapter 168

Their gazes met in the air, and in each other’s eyes, there was something that couldn’t be expressed. Clara’s fingers, cold as ice, curled slightly before she gave lan a faint nod.

The trial commenced, and the opposing counsel laid out all the evidence against lan. To the onlookers, the case seemed ironclad.

Just when hope seemed dim, Clara began her defense for lan. She was like a lioness awakened from a deep slumber, her lips moving with a rhythm that echoed confidence and clarity throughout the courtroom.

Clara questioned Helena again, probing for inconsistencies about her recollection of lan’s body. And sure enough, Helena fell into the trap, mentioning a wolf tattoo on lan’s lower abdomen that didn’t exist.

That one slip–up cost Helena everything. Because lan bore no tattoos.

Clara then presented medical records proving lan suffered from erectile dysfunction when intoxicated, further discrediting Helena’s claims.

Clara. She hadn’t anticipated Clara’s discovery of the vial containing lan’s sperm at the hotel, a vial stolen from the hospital’s

not only the charge of defamation but also the theft of sensitive personal

opposing lawyer’s accusations one by one. She stood at the bar with poised grace, her gaze sharp, her tone even, her words incisive.

seat as Clara defended him. This was the first time he had seen Clara appear in court

he fully appreciate Mr. Marco’s words–that one day Clara would

the

most privileged advantage to serve as his

liked him to

eyes stung, and his heart ached with a