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 in

a soft spot for Katherine. He was officially

his

second thought, lan pulled out his phone and shot Dawson a

done on

passed without

lan dialed

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

line. "Clara,

replied, "The wound's healing well. The doctor says she can be discharged in a couple of

up. You and my dad have been gone for ages

clock. "Ages? It's been

feels longer without you here. Time drags on. Clara, I find I'm more and more dependent

typically domineering lan now sounded like a lonely, forlorn puppy

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