No Strings Attached

Chapter 171

Chapter 171

Chapter 171

After dinner, Anders walked Clara back to her hotel. Standing at the door of her room, he finally mustered the courage to ask, “Clara, about what I mentioned last time, have you given it any thought?”

Clara hesitated. As she was about to speak, a deep, resonant voice called from behind. “Attorney Clara, do you have a moment? There’s a follow–up issue with my case Id like to discuss with you*

lan approached them, clad in black, his expression stic. His eyes betrayed no emotion, and his demeanor was polite yet distant. Anders clenched his jaw in frustration. He knew lan was doing this on purpose, trying to prevent Clara from agreeing to be with him. He shot lan a cold look and scoffed, “Mr. Hayes, aren’t you aware that Clara hasn’t had a decent night’s rest for days because of your case? Even capitalists should know better than to grind their workers into the ground.”

lan had never been this much of a gentleman before. He nodded politely at Anders. “My apologies, the matter is urgent and relates to my privacy. I must ask Attorney Anders to excuse us.”

Fuming, Anders clenched his fists. He knew that if the issue truly was about lan’s private case, which had been held in closed court, he shouldn’t be present.

Clara, ever composed, glanced at Anders and said, “Anders, I’ll give you an answer about that when I get back. I do need to discuss some things with him.”

Anders nodded and said, “Don’t stay up too late. I’ll pick you up for the airport tomorrow.”

dropped the pretense. He eyed the bracelet on Clara’s wrist and remarked.

diamond bracelet. The stones glistened under the light, making Clara’s wrist look even more delicate

describe, as if admiring a piece of art. “Clara, don’t get involved with Anders. He’s been deceiving you all along. He claims to have liked you for seven years, but who knows, he might have

then please leave. My personal life is none of your concern. I’ve already accepted

that, she unclasped the bracelet, stuffed it into lan’s pocket, and opened the door with a gesture for him

a seat on the sofa. Moments ago, he had

does Helena know so much? Don’t you find that odd, Attomey Clara?”

accusing

could you betray me when you love me so much?”

love me so much was deliberately provocative, causing Clara to frown slightly, a hint

saying in a normal tone, “Is the air conditioning off? Your ears have

inwardly cursed and quickly regained her composure.

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everyone in the

eyes, which had been gazing at Clara with deep affection, suddenly darkened, a crimson hue seeping into his gaze. His voice came out ice-cold, “Then

group at the hospital today, and

Clara. He could see the shift in her the

boring into

life is at stake here. Go handle it. The overseas case has already cost Hayes Corporation dearly, and you can’t afford any more scandals right now. You

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