No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 213

Clara had been on a winning streak. Her legal acumen turned the courtroom into a stage where she performed with grace and precision.

One of her recent cases, a high-profile celebrity divorce, had catapulted her once more into the legal limelight.

The celeb in question had been with his girlfriend for a decade, but it was a relationship that remained shrouded in secrecy, far from the prying eyes of the public.

The girl, only eighteen when they met, had devoted herself to him, catering to his every need. Even during his darkest days, when his star had faded, she stood by him, unwavering.

As fortune’s wheel turned and he found fame once again, he was ready to discard her like last season’s wardrobe, eyeing an alliance with an heiress from a wealthy dynasty.

Legally, the girl was unprotected; her ten years of youth were trampled underfoot by his callous disregard.

Many lawyers had passed on the case, daunted by the slim chances of victory. Only Clara took it on.

And she didn’t just take it — she won, spectacularly. Not only did she secure the compensation the girl deserved for her years of dedication, but she also tarnished the reputation of the heartless artist, causing a mass exodus of his fan base.

Clara watched as the girl, overwhelmed with gratitude, embraced her, with tears streaming down her face. The victory stirred something deep within Clara’s own heart. Her relationship with Ian had mirrored that girl’s story. Three years of her life, ended by his admission that it was merely a fling, nothing serious.

The one advantage Clara had was that Ian had offered her a settlement without the need to drag their personal drama through the courts.

Exiting the law firm, Clara gazed up at the stars twinkling in the night sky. Her eyes misted over with unshed tears. Right then, her phone rang with an unfamiliar number. Hesitating for just a moment, she answered.