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

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

Nina

finger to take

She walked off, leaving Ryan 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

"I mean, have

cozy she seems with Mr. Stone? She probably already knows

h his attention

nerve. Ryan clenched his

family and sad the looks and charm to match. His mild demeanor made

muttered through gritted teeth, bitterness

replied with a sly smick. "Everyone knows his wife is

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

have your eyes on Ethan, too?"

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