No Strings Attached - Chapter 170
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Chapter 170
Following Anders‘ car, the two arrived at a local upscale diner known for its prime rib and cheesecake.
With the grace of an old—school gentleman, Anders opened the car door for Clara, his smile warm and charming. “Clara, my
grandparents are eager to meet you. They’ve been waiting here for quite a while.”
Clara didn’t decline. Instead, she offered a light smile, “During my investigation, they were a huge help. | really should pick up a
little something to show my gratitude.”
“No need for gifts. Just join them for dinner,” Anders insisted.
Together, they entered the diner and were immediately greeted by two silver-haired seniors.
Anders‘ grandma immediately took Clara’s hand with a beaming smile, “You must be Clara. Such a beauty! You and our Anders
are a match made in heaven.”
Clara greeted them politely, “Ma’am, sir, thank you for your assistance. Please, allow me to treat you to dinner tonight.”
Anders‘ grandma playfully scolded, “Ma’am? Call us grandma and grandpa, it’s so much cozier,”
Clara glanced at Anders. She hadn’t yet responded to his advances. Wasn’t it a bit presumptuous to address them so intimately?
With a smile, Anders said, “Even as friends, it’s not too much to call them grandma and grandpa.”
Clara chuckled softly, acquiescing with a gentle, “Grandma, grandpa, nice meeting you.”
The two elders were thrilled. Grandma Dolan immediately took off her bracelet and, before Clara could react, she slipped it onto
Clara’s wrist.
“Clara, dear, this is a little something from me to you. Don’t think it’s too much. It’s been passed down through generations.”
Clara tried to refuse, “This is too precious. | can’t accept it.”
Grandma Dolan feigned offense, “If you don’t accept it, you’re spurning this old lady.”novelbin
“Grandma, how could I…” Clara’s protestations were cut short as Anders whispered in her ear, “Just accept it for now. You can
always take it off later, don’t upset them.”
Reluctantly, Clara gave in. It seemed it was time to seriously consider her relationship with Anders.
Watching from a nearby table, lan observed the entire exchange. Seeing Clara with the bracelet Anders’ grandma gave her, he
was fuming.
lan pointed at Clara, reproachfully muttering, “That foolish woman, can’t she see she’s falling right into Anders‘ trap? That
bracelet is clearly a family heirloom. Wearing it is as good as acknowledging a relationship with Anders. | have to remind her.”
Dawson grabbed the lan’s arm, “Mr. Hayes, it might not be wise to intervene. It might only push Attorney Clara further away.”
“What am | supposed to do, then? That silly woman is being conned and she doesn’t even see it.”
“How do you know Attorney Clara is being conned? What if she’s considering a future with Attorney Anders?”
The words hit lan like a knife to the
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