No Strings Attached novel (Sharp and Clara’s)

Chapter 168

Their gazes met in the air, and in each other's eyes, there was something that couldn't be expressed. Clara's fingers, cold as ice, curled slightly before she gave lan a faint nod

The trial commenced, and the opposing counsel laid out all the evidence against lan. To the onlookers, the case seemed ironclad

Just when hope seemed dim, Clara began her defense for lan. She was like a lioness awakened from a deep slumber, her lips moving with a rhythm that echoed confidence and clarity throughout the courtroom.

Clara questioned Helena again, probing for inconsistencies about her recollection of lan’s body. And sure enough, Helena fell into the trap, mentioning a wolf tattoo on lan’s lower abdomen that didn't exist.

That one slip-up cost Helena everything. Because lan bore no tattoos.

Clara then presented medical records proving lan suffered from erectile dysfunction when intoxicated, further discrediting Helena's claims

Helena was livid, having been outplayed by Clara. She hadn't anticipated Clara's discovery of the vial containing lan's sperm at the hotel, a vial stolen from the hospital's fertility clinic.

Helena faced not only the charge of defamation but also the theft of sensitive personal materials. Clara's counterattacks grew fiercer, dismantling the opposing lawyer's accusations one by one. She stood at the bar with poised grace, her gaze sharp, her tone even, her words incisive.

lan watched from the defendant's seat as Clara defended him. This was the first time he had seen Clara appear in court as a lawyer. Her sharp intellect, formidable reasoning skills, cutting words, and innate powerful presence all left lan feeling awestruck.

Only now did he fully appreciate Mr. Marco's words-that one day Clara would become the unrivaled Queen of the legal world.

So this was the real Clara.

She had once set aside her most privileged advantage to serve as his secretary for three

How much must she have liked him to make such a decision...

lan's eyes stung, and his heart ached with a raw soreness.

years.

As the judge read the closing statement, lan's eyes remained fixed on Clara. Observing her radiating confidence and gaunt face, he wanted to rush forward and embrace her.

The trial ended. lan was acquitted and released on the spot.

Clar standing at the bar, had a shimmer in her beautiful eyes. She looked at lan, clear-eyed, as he approached her step by step. Before she could react, she was enveloped in a strong, broad embrace.

lan’s voice was hoarse with a tremble of post-adrenaline rush. “Clara,” he murmured into her ear, his heart aching with each repetition.

He longed to thank her for saving him, to ask if she had suffered these past days, but all his words were reduced to her name.

He couldn't articulate his feelings at that moment. He missed her so much, it kept him awake at night. He just wanted to hold her tight, never to part again.

Clara tried to push away, but then lan’s broken voice reached her ear. “Clara, please don't ignore me, okay?”