Female Novel
Chapter 31
Chapter 31
Dawson replied immediately, “Ms. Clara has been in your office for about half an hour
now.”
Something heavy seemed to slam against lan’s chest. His voice deepened, “Cancel the rest of myschedule.” With that, he strode toward his office, his long legs taking swift, determined steps.
When he pushed open the door, the first thing he saw was the familiar silhouette in front of thefloor–to–ceiling window.
The girl was dressed simply: a black tee and an olive–green miniskirt. Her hair was loosely tied upin a messy bun, revealing a swan–like, delicate neck. Her legs were long and slender, almostglowing.
lan’s gaze lingered for a mere second, but it was enough to set a fire burning somewhere withinhim. He suppressed the turmoil brewing inside and walked casually up to Clara, his voice low andmagnetic. “Have you figured it out?”
Clara slowly turned around, her gaze indifferent as she looked at lan. Her delicate face seemed tobear traces of dried tears, her eyes still misty. Yet, there was a resolute air about her, as if she weremarching toward her own execution.
Her voice was hoarse, “lan.” She whispered his name, biting down on her trembling lips. “Let mydad go.”
Those few words were heavy with implication. She was well aware of what stepping into this officemeant. She was about to become the kind of person she loathed the most, ready to trade her bodyfor a cause.
She also knew that there was no going back to how things were with lan. The chasm between themwas likely too vast to ever bridge.
A laugh bubbled up from lan’s throat, his well–defined hand gently pressing against Clara’s palelips, his voice tinged with barely restrained desire. “Be good, and I’ll ensure the Bell family remainsuntroubled.”
As he spoke, he began to kiss her, each touch reigniting the intense longing in his body. His roughhand gently caressed her slender waist.
Clara shivered slightly. She took a step back, her expression blank as she held his gaze. “My dad’shealth isn’t good. He can’t stay in jail for long. Make sure he gets out soon.”
lan moved closer, wrapping his arms around her, cradling her face, and murmured in a husky voice,“Okay, he’ll be home in a few days.”
“My dad has put a lot of effort into that project. Don’t force him out.” novelbin
“Agreed.”
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“I won’t be the other woman. I’ll leave before your engagement becomes official.”
“Anything else? Speak now, or forever hold your peace.”
“I want to go back to work, same position as before.”
lan chuckled softly, his warm breath teasing her ear. His voice was rough, like hot sand, “You nameit, I agree. But now, isn’t it my turn?”
Clara fell silent, her eyes downcast, bracing for the storm that was to come. A burning hand tracedup her waistline, stopping abruptly at a crucial spot. lan’s cold voice echoed in her ear, “Clara, yougot rid of our child. Do you really think I’d let you back into my life. so easily?”
Clara’s eyes snapped open in shock, her gaze meeting lan’s, which were devoid of any warmth ordesire.
So, all his passion had been an act, a ruse to make her reveal her hand.
Clara’s lips curled into a cold sneer.
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