No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 467

Chase snatched the card and chuckled, "Piece of cake, I'll go first. Who's gonna tag in?"

Roger stepped up, declaring, "That's my cue."

Chase carefully balanced the card between his lips, inching it towards Roger's mouth.

Just as they were about to pass the baton, Roger burst into laughter. "Did you brush your teeth this morning, man? Don't pass your stink onto me—my wife won't come near me later."

Chase's mood, which had been building, was ruined by the comment, and he snapped, "Beat it! This is my first kiss, and I sure as hell didn't plan on wasting it on you."

Everyone stared at him incredulously, "Didn't you say you kissed Sasha last time? How are you? Have you yet to have your first kiss? Or were you just talking big?"

At that, Sasha erupted from behind the door, furiously yelling, "Chase, you SOB, just you wait!"

Chase kicked Roger playfully and chuckled at the door. "Hey Sasha, watch the language, we're on camera."

"To hell with your camera, you think I'm scared? Just get on with it."

After several hilarious fails, they finally completed the task.

The moment the door swung open, Ian pounced like a hungry tiger, rushing towards Clara. Seeing her sitting there, resplendent in a wedding gown, complete with a glittering tiara, Ian was struck dumb. His heart skipped a beat—or so it felt.

Teo, equally moved, replied, "It should be fine now. It's almost over."

Then, as the officiant on stage announced, "We'll now proceed with the exchange of rings. May the groom place the ring on his bride's finger, promising to stand by her through thick and thin."

Ian took the delicate ring from its box and slid it onto Clara's finger.

"And now," continued the officiant, "may the bride place the ring on the groom's finger, signifying a bond that will last until their hair turns white with age."

Clara's face glowed with happiness as she reached into the box to get Ian's ring. But in a shocking twist, the waiter holding the ring box suddenly pulled a knife from underneath the tray and lunged straight at Clara.