No Strings Attached novel (Sharp and Clara’s)

Chapter 63

Clara's slap landed across lan’s cheek with a sting that was more insulting than painful.

lan was the top dog in Northbridge, a tyrant no one dared to cross, and the Hayes family's icy heir. Nobody would dare speak out of turn in his presence, let alone raise a hand to him. The act could spell doom.

Even Chase felt a surge of anxiety for Clara. He grabbed lan, trying to talk sense into him. “lan, she's sloshed. Don't stoop to a drunk’s level. Come on, let's get you home,” Chase said, attempting to lead lan out.

lan shrugged him off, his face stormy as he glared at Clara. Seeing lan like this, Anders. immediately shielded Clara behind him. “Mr. Hayes, Clara's had a bit too much to drink. I apologize if she’s offended you,” Anders implored.

lan had never felt so defeated. He lunged forward, pulling Clara from behind Anders into his chest. Her slight frame nestled against him like a submissive kitten, softening his

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harsh gaze.

His voice was a husky whisper as he said, “Clara, look at me.”

Clara, bleary—eyed, gazed up at him. Her eyes, wet and shimmering, were like those of a seductive siren, making his heart skip. He tilted her chin up, his perfect face inching

closer.

lan’s prominent nose brushed against Clara's face intermittently, his voice seductive and alluring. “Clara, open your mouth.”

Thinking he wanted her to drink more, she obediently parted her lips, but in the next instant, his hand cradled her head, his burning kiss sealing her lips with his.