No Strings Attached

Chapter 229

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."

confrontation with Clara, and he was

were a powerhouse in Northbridge, and crushing the Bells could be done in a heartbeat. Yet, this girl

I'll give you fifty million. Take the money, go abroad, and never come back. If not, I'll

like a delicate flower, and Paolo's heart

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

for Clara. This realization unsettled Paolo's usually stoic heart. If he didn't take

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

you threaten me! Do you think you, a

I'm overestimating myself or not, Paolo, you'll just have to wait and see." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

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