No Strings Attached - Chapter 169
Chapter 169
His voice carried the weight of endless grievances and a deep beat. His large hand gently stroked Clara’s hair, with a tender yet
possessive touch.
lan’s vulnerability left Clara feeling helpless. She preferred the domineering and assertive man he used to be at least then, she
could push him away without a second thought. Now, lan seemed like a delicate porcelain doll, so fragile that even a little
pressure might
shatter him
Clara forced a scale, though her voice remained cool and detached. “Mr. Hayes, you needn’t thank me with such grandeur. With
the hefty retainer veuve paid, winning this lawsuit was simply my duty” She avoided mentioning his plea entirely.
Casually, she patted his back and flashed a professional smile.
This version of Clara made lan uncomfortable. Their relationship seemed stripped down to mere business, devoid of any
personal
connection.
Pain flickered through lan’s deep-set eyes. He gazed at Clara’s complexion, searching for a glimmer of love in her eyes. To his
dismay, Clara’s gaze was calm and her smile, unperturbed.
Apang of discomfort struck lan’s throat as he rasped, “Clara, do you really not want me anymore?”
Clara’s eyelashes fluttered, her lips curving slightly, “Mr. Hayes, the severance has been settled. Any further entanglements
wouldn’t be
proper.
She nodded towards Dawson, “Dawson has brought you a change of clothes. Freshen up. You have a press conference to
attend.”novelbin
lan had never felt so powerless. The person he loved was right before his eyes, yet he was utterly helpless. Clenching his fists,
he said firmly, “Wait for me. You’re attending the press conference.”
Half an hour later, lan faced the reporters. He deflected all credit onto Clara. Due to this case, Clara once again stunned the legal
world.
As the interview drew to a close, a reporter asked, “Mr. Hayes, you previously admitted to pursuing a girl. Is that girl Attorney
Clara?”
lan’s gaze openly shifted to Clara. His
usually inscrutable eyes now
betrayed his deepalfegior TY mM
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His words carefully skirted around Clara, yet his eyes were laden with emotion. Even a fool could identify the woman he
referenced.
Throughout the interview, Clara maintained a professional smile, offering no clarification to lan’s responses. To explain would be
to acknowledge.
As the event concluded, lan grabbed
Clara’s wrist, his voice thick wit
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weve wWencthe case. Surely you
wouldn’t mind joining me for a
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His lofty invitation seemed
bulletproof, anticipating no refusal:
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Then, she walked towards a sleek black sedan. An elegant man stepped out of the vehicle, none other than Anders.
lan clenched his jaw in frustration and turned to Dawson, “Why is he here?”