No Strings Attached

Aside from the Palmers and the Millers, the Yorks and the Fletchers were also among the elite clans of Riddleton. When these families gathered, the crowd swelled to over two hundred, young and old, mingling together.

Despite the throng, Clara's eyes immediately found a familiar figure as she stepped out of her car. Heidi strolled over with her uncle James on her arm, her smile like the first day of spring.

Sasha clenched her jaw. "Why is that bitch everywhere? Just seeing her makes me want to hurl."

Clara offered a thin smile. "Looks like trouble's come to town. Best we stay sharp."

No sooner had Clara spoken than Heidi's delicate laughter tinkled through the air. "Uncle, this is Attorney Clara, the one I mentioned. She's quite the name in Northbridge's legal circles. Should you have any legal matters, you can rely on her expertise. It'd also be a nice way to look out for lan, giving his ex's business a little boost." Her words deftly severed any lingering ties between lan and Clara while elevating her own standing. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

but my docket's full. I'm afraid I can't take on the York family's

"Attorney Clara, the Yorks are the crème de la crème of Riddleton. Their legal affairs are abundant. Are you sure

I won't work with people I don't gel with. Remember when you were in that bind? I turned down your father for that very reason. Have you forgotten, Ms. Heidi?" Clara's words were a barbed reminder of Heidi's past scandal. It drained the color

Clara excused herself. "Sorry, Mr. James, no offense meant towards you. It's just her. Sorry for causing you any trouble. My apologies." Then, she whisked Sasha away. James watched their departure, his expression

back her frustration. Did Clara really inherit all of May's traits?

pouted. "Uncle, why do you take her side? She insulted me, and you didn't

"It doesn't sit quite right with me, stepping into the

has an edge with words. I just never seem

said, "Then go ahead and sway her with your skills, not