Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Clara frowned as she looked at Ryan blocking her path at Nina glaring daggers at her as if she'd done something unforgivable,

She thought her earlier dismissal had made her stance clear, but apparently, they hadn't gotten the hint.

"Thank you, but no," Clara sald cutly, sidestepping to leave.

Ryan wasn't ready to give up. He followed her, speaking quickly. "If you're heading home, let me drive you. It's freezing out, and I don't want you to catch-" "Mr. Chase, there's no need!" Clara's tone tumed sharp, cutting him off.

Byan troze, stunned by het sudden firmness. He had never seen Clara speak so bluntly. His expression darkened, a flicker of anger flashing across his face.

nyan had grown up pampered and used to prople catering to his every whim. No one had ever dared speak to him like that, let alone reject him so directly. He had gone out of his way to please her, and this was how the repaid him. Did she even low who he was? On the other hand, Nina was thrilled to see Clara shut Ryan down. Watching his face darken, she couldn't help but silently gloat. She thought what Clara did wasn't smart enough. She clearly didn't know how to play the game

kind of man who tolerated disrespect. Clara's defiance would only push him over

and Nina

a finger to

glare after her, His eyes burned with frustration, his usually composed mask slipping. Gone was the kind, easy-going demeanor he'd been so careful to maintain Nina slid closer, looping her arm through his "See? she clearly thinks she's too good for you. People like her from big cities always act like

"I mean, have

already knows who he is. Wouldn't

h his attention

a nerve. Ryan

in his early 30s, Erlen came from a prominent family and sad the looks and charm to match.

he's married," Ryan muttered through

a sly smick. "Everyone knows his wife is seriously ill, Who knows how long she has

be real - Clara's young, beautiful, and has the kind of charm that could sway anyone. It she actually tried to seduce Mr. Stone, he might just tall for it A dupce to murry into a family like his? Who wouldn't jump at that?" Ryan's expression turned even darker. He grabbed Nina's face roughly, forcing her to meet

your eyes on Ethan, too?" he

Nina's eyes, and the immediately denied it. "Of course not! You know I've only ever cared about you.