Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 10

Aiden couldn't be bothered with the theatrics and simply turned around, and headed back to the car. Clara stood there, gripping the handlebar of the e-scooter, watching as the car drove away.

Inside the car, Dylan was buried in his documents. His attention was split as Aiden vented. "I dug up everything. She's jealous again because of Simon and Quinn. Looks like Simon's about to call off the engagement. Serves her right."

Dylan paused, fingers tightening on the papers. The last time Simon threatened to call it off with Clara, she was against it. Simon jokingly said he'd carry on with the engagement if she jumped off a bridge. Seconds later, Clara actually did jump into the river, landing her in the hospital for a month, but she managed to keep the engagement going. Now Simon wanted to end it again... Who knows what she'll do this time?

Clara wobbled her way back to the e-scooter station. This little outing had cost her a hundred grand in debt, leaving her uneasy. Nothing was going her way lately.

Just then, Megan called. "Clara, need some cash? How about hitting up Moonlight tonight?"

Moonlight was the hottest bar in the city, a notorious money pit for the rich kids. One night there could earn you thousands in tips.

"Can you really make that kind of money there?"

generous. I'm on duty for these next few

grand? Clara was immediately interested. She got

was a familiar sight at Moonlight, though she didn't realize it. The place had a facial recognition system, and the bouncers were paid well to remember all the regulars and staff,

Clara showed up, the bouncers shot her disdainful looks. She had caused quite a bit of drama here before. Once, Simon got too close to a hostess, and Clara hit him a few times. When

"Ms. Clara,

eyebrow, a

her work clothes, making sure to give some pointers. "Push the drinks cart in and offer the pricy stuff. The more expensive, the better your cut. I'll transfer

was designed to appeal to certain tastes. Her

masking her feelings. "Alright, head on in. It's the room at the end

flashing a

the drinks cart towards the private