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."

his father's hasty departure, gritting his teeth

Katherine. He was officially here to visit him, yet Teo spent

that his father had a past with

lan pulled out his phone and shot Dawson

test done on Brodie

minutes passed

dialed

a strawberry shortcake Brodie had whipped up

husky and low, filled the line. "Clara, how's Katherine doing? Is

well. The

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

at the clock. "Ages? It's

Clara, I find I'm more and more dependent on you.

like a

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