No Strings Attached

Chapter 392

lan's voice was the epitome of cool as he laid out his plan, "Drop the bait, and wait for the big fish to bite."

He was actually curious to see who had the audacity to rally the Four families and take on the Hayes Corporation. After hanging up, lan noticed that Clara was about to head out the door.

He called out to her, "Where are you off to?"

Clara turned. Her smile was a gentle curve. "I'm going to check on Katherine. You hash things out with Teo."

lan's gaze followed her. There was a touch of vulnerability in his voice. "Mrs. Hayes, your husband can't even move at all. He needs you. Are you sure you want to leave me here to meet another man?"

A playful arch danced in Clara's brows. "You're discussing business with Teo; I wouldn't want to interrupt. I'll be back soon."

Without waiting for a response, she left.

Teo stood up, blunt as ever. "You don't need looking after. I'll go with Clara to see Katherine."

departure,

his father had a soft spot for Katherine. He was officially here to visit him, yet Teo spent more time

shake the feeling that his father had a

second thought, lan pulled out his

test done on Brodie

minutes passed

lan dialed

lounging on the couch, indulging in a strawberry shortcake Brodie had whipped up for her. At the sight of lan's name flashing on her phone,

the line. "Clara,

replied, "The wound's healing well. The doctor says she

hummed meaningfully, "I thought something was up. You and my dad have been gone for ages

at the clock. "Ages? It's been less than

so? It just feels longer without you here. Time drags on. Clara, I find I'm more and more dependent on you. What am I

typically domineering lan now sounded like a lonely, forlorn puppy yearning for

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