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

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

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

on the sofa like a delicate

seen Clara as a threat. Heidi outshone her in every conceivable way - in talent and family background. He always believed his daughter would emerge victorious in the love triangle involving Heidi, Clara, and

were not as simple as he thought. Ian was willing to risk his life for Clara. This realization unsettled Paolo's usually stoic

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

think you, a mere lawyer, can take down the Campbells? Don't

to wait and see." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

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