No Strings Attached

Chapter 231

lan's eyes, which had just been smiling, instantly chilled as he reached for Clara's phone, intending to hang up. But then he heard her soft reply. "Sure, I'm free tomorrow. What kind of food does your mom fancy? I could help her pick a restaurant."

Brodie's smile was gentle. "Aren't you worried my mom will actually take a shine to you?"

"That's what you want, isn't it? For her to like me so you can dodge the arranged marriage back home? Don't worry, I'll make a good impression," Clara said, stirring the spaghetti in the pot.

Brodie pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling helpless. Clara didn't remember him at all. She was no longer the little girl who used to run after him, calling out 'brother.' She had become a self-assured and independent woman.

He gave a half-smile. "Fine, you choose the restaurant, and I'll pick you up from your place."

"No need, Mr. Brodie. I can drive myself there."

Brodie chuckled lowly. "Clara, that formality kind of gives away that you're a rental."

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Clara asked, "So, should I just call you Brodie?"

"Sure. Everyone at home does. It sounds more familiar," he suggested.

worry. I'll help you out with this mission."

surprised to find lan standing at the doorway, his eyes full of silent sorrow. "Clara, you can't call

He's a pretend boyfriend, and you're not

his family background, schools, workplaces - everything's a blank. Don't you

couldn't uncover Brodie's details, only that he was

her

Clara was merciless. "No."

me with you. I promise I won't interfere

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cracked the eggs into a bowl and added, "Oh, and you're not even an ex. At best, a former

returned with interest. Each time she retorted, it was a fresh wound in his heart. "Clara, I nearly died saving you. Can't you treat me

"Trying to play the victim

a pair of cutlery.

grabbed her wrist firmly, his expression stern. "What do you mean by

got hurt saving me, trying to use that to

this, lan sat down thoughtfully and took out his phone to call Dawson. "Check the backgrounds of the people who went after me three years ago. See if there's any link to the Campbell

possibility. And get Heidi's medical reports

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