No Strings Attached

Chapter 183

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was shocked.

lan’s

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 let her jump.

Dawson, wiping sweat from his brow, spoke with urgency, “Mr. Hayes, the situation is quite complicated. There’s a press group at the hospital today, and Ms. Heidi’s episode has gone viral. You’re in the eye of the storm now.”

lan’s forehead throbbed with tense veins, his fists clenched tight as if holding back a storm. His eyes locked onto Clara. He could see the shift in her the moment Grandma Rose posed her question. Hope flickered in Clara’s eyes, a subtle but telling sign.

lan strode over to Clara and bent down, his intense gaze boring into hers. “Clara, regarding Grandma Rose’s question, I’d like to hear your answer.”

Clara lowered her lashes, veiling all the tumultuous emotions swirling in her eyes. A faint smile played at the corner of her lips as she spoke softly, “lan, 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 need to think of the bigger picture.”

he understood her

muttered, “Heidi is not like her mother May at all, always

After all, we

“Clara, no matter what happens, I am on your

crowd had already gathered. Many

more pitiful. “Ian, I know you don’t care for me, but I just want to be by your side. Please don’t ignore me.

once. If it weren’t for that, she wouldn’t have lost the chance to become a mother. If she could have had

reporters, were stirred by Paolo’s words, and the pubis judgment

can’t have children because of you, how