Female Novel
Chapter 46
Chapter 46
Clara chuckled softly, “I used to be so naive about love, thinking it was the most precious. thing inmy life. I was willing to pay any price for it. But I never imagined that what I treasured so dearlywould be nothing more than a bargaining chip In his eyes. If that’s the case, there’s no point instanding on ceremony. Trading once or trading a hundred. times–it makes no difference. All thatmatters is getting my father out of trouble.”
Despite her calm demeanor, Anders could hear the pain laced within her words. He gazed at herintently, his voice tinged with frustration. “I feel so powerless. If I had the clout he does, you wouldn’thave to endure all this.” novelbin
Clara offered a faint smile. “You live and you learn, right? I wouldn’t call it suffering. In three months,I’ll be free.”
“What are your plans? Have you thought about getting back into the legal field?”
“I’ve never even practiced as a lawyer. Who would take a chance on me?”
Anders replied without hesitation, “I’m in the process of setting up a new law firm. I’m bringing insome people from abroad and looking for fresh talent. If you’re interested, the offer stands.”
Clara nodded, her eyes reflecting gratitude. Thanks, Anders. I’ll think about it.”
After dinner, Clara and Anders dropped Marco off at his hotel and then she drove back to herapartment alone. Just as she unlocked the door, a white blur lunged at her. She let out a startledyelp and was about to flee when a familiar grunting sound stopped her in her tracks.
Flipping on the lights, Clara looked down to see a white Samoyed dog excitedly circling her. Shecrouched down and swept it into her arms, stroking its soft fur. “Snow Mommy missed you so
much.”
Snow nestled into Clara’s embrace, licking and whining with eyes brimming with excitement. In themidst of their affectionate reunion, the bathroom door swung open. lan emerged with only a towelwrapped around his waist, casually drying his hair with another. Clara’s eyes locked onto his baretorso, and for a moment, she was silent.
lan chuckled lazily, a playful note in his voice. “Had your fill of the view? Or should I drop the towelas well?” He strolled over to Clara and draped the large towel over her head, pulling her into atumble of limbs and fabric. The towel shrouded them both, and their eyes met in the intimateenclosure, the air thick with unspoken desire.
lan’s cool fingertips gently lifted Clara’s chin, his thumb grazing her lips with a husky voice. “Youlittle heartbreaker, plotting to take me down. How should I punish you, hm?”
Clara tried to break free, but lan’s arms were like a vice, holding her captive. She glared at him.“lan, you better not let Marco find out about us.”
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tan pressed a quick kiss to her lips. “What’s your offer?”
“Don’t push it!”
“If I don’t see some sincerity from you right now, I’ll call the Marco myself. Tell him the man he’strying to off is me, and his darling protégée is right here in my arms. What do you think his reactionwould be?”
Clara was seething. If Marco found out that lan was the man she’d been pining over for sevenyears, he would definitely spill the beans. She didn’t want lan to know. She wanted to keep somedignity for herself.
lan felt an odd pang in his chest. In a vengeful move, he bit her lip and murmured low, “Come homewith me, and I’ll keep your secret.”