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."

head-on confrontation with Clara,

a powerhouse in Northbridge, and crushing the Bells could be done

Just leave lan. I'll give you fifty million. Take the money, go abroad, and

like a

her in every conceivable way - in talent and family background. He always

things were not as simple as he thought. Ian was willing to risk his life for Clara. This realization unsettled Paolo's usually stoic heart. If he didn't take action, his daughter would

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 pushover, and the Campbell family has its share of skeletons. If you're not afraid of what I might dig up, by all means, make

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

see." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

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