Clara didn't even flinch. Instead, she let out a light chuckle, "Paolo, is there some legal matter you want me to represent you in? If so, we can talk at the office tomorrow."

"Clara, cut the act. Are you going to sit there and tell me you weren't behind the fiasco at Heidi's party today? Your little stunt didn't just tarnish her reputation. It also dragged her mother's good name through the mud. If you don't step up and publicly apologize, don't expect me to play nice."

A mocking laugh echoed silently in Clara's mind. Paolo sure had a soft spot for his daughter. He didn't even bother with an investigation and just assumed Heidi was an innocent victim. What a doting father he

was.

Clara wasn't intimidated by his bluster. Her response was calm, even nonchalant. "Paolo, let's not throw around baseless accusations, or I might have to sue you for defamation."

was engaging in a head-on confrontation with Clara, and he was taken aback

could be done

keep your apologies. Just leave lan. I'll give you fifty million. Take the money, go abroad, and never come back. If not, I'll make life

was sobbing on the sofa like a

as a threat. Heidi outshone her in every conceivable way - in talent and family background. He

willing to risk his life for Clara. This realization unsettled Paolo's usually stoic heart. If he didn't

lightly, "Paolo, you might want to save that money for your daughter's legal fees. Who knows? She might end up behind bars one day. As for who you choose to target, that's your prerogative. But just a heads-up, I'm not a

you threaten me! Do you think you, a mere lawyer, can take down the Campbells?

or not, Paolo, you'll just have to wait and see." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website

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