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?"

pretty generous. I'm on duty for these next few days, but I've got plans tonight. Want to take over for

Clara was immediately interested. She got the address

didn't realize it. The place had a facial recognition system, and the bouncers were paid well

of drama here before. Once, Simon got too close to a hostess, and Clara

"Ms. Clara, maybe try to keep things

raised an eyebrow, a bit

in the staff changing room. Megan handed over 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 your share once the paycheck comes through. I've got to run

to certain tastes. Her figure was already striking, but

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

flashing a quick smile. "Thanks,

drinks cart towards the private