No Strings Attached novel (Sharp and Clara’s)

Chapter 7

lan's kisses had always been assertive and domineering, leaving Clara no chance to escape his grasp. He pinned her against the office desk, one hand firmly cupping her chin while the other held her waist in a vice-like grip.

The soft, sweet sensation of her skin electrified every nerve in his body. The beast within him, trapped for so long, was relentlessly battering against its cage, aching for release.

When he was with Clara, their lovemaking was beautifully in sync. No matter how much he demanded, she went along with his desires. Even on the days she was exhausted to the point of fainting, she never complained.

But now, Clara was beneath him, fiercely defiant, relentlessly struggling for freedom. Hot tears streamed from the corners of her eyes.

lan's brow furrowed, his voice devoid of warmth. “Just leave it there.”

Heidi's face lit up with joy as she scurried over and placed the pink lunchbox on his desk, her voice sugary sweet. “lan, I remember how much you love tuna and ham sandwiches. Please try it and tell me if it's good.”

lan looked at the neatly presented sandwich in the pink lunchbox and felt no appetite. He pushed the box aside and said in a deep voice, “I have a meeting to go to. I'll eat later.”

Disappointed yet obedient, Heidi nodded. “Okay, you go ahead. I'll wait here for you. I won't disturb you.”

“There's a lounge next door. Wait there.” He then pressed the intercom for Dawson. “Take Ms. Heidi to the lounge and find someone to accompany her.”

Dawson was swift to act, and in less than a minute, he appeared at the door, gesturing politely for Heidi to follow