Chapter 156

After finishing a piece of cake, Dylan slid the revised document over to Clara. He had already marked that point, so it was all set. As Clara reached out to grab it, her fingers accidentally brushed against his, causing the document to slip and fall onto the desk with a loud "thud."

She was a bit startled, but Dylan was already focused on his work, scribbling away with his pen.

Assuming he was busy, Clara picked up the document. "Mr. Dylan, I'll head out now," she said.

"Mm," he replied without looking up.

Just as she was about to leave the office, Dylan spoke up, "There's a dinner at seven."

Clara caught on quickly, "Alright, I'll join you."

calm end to her day. But just as she was about to clock out, Simon showed up. He looked worn out, standing

made her way to the elevator, with Simon following behind. When they got downstairs, she saw Ryan. He was holding a cigarette but quickly put

head. "Aren't you too

come with me to the café next

one to hold grudges against her brother, so she followed

pushed it toward Clara.

wherever he wanted. She just had dessert in Dylan's office and was mindful of her strict fitness goals, so she didn't touch it

Finding it amusing, she sipped her iced coffee, the bitterness spreading across her tongue.

he couldn't just ignore it.

laughable. "And that's

treating her well. Mom cries every day. Clara, the family will make it up

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