Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 15

Clara knew Dylan was talking about Simon. In all of the Capital, everyone seemed to think everything she did was for Simon. She couldn't defend herself against

such rumors.

"Mr. Dylan, I'm really strapped for cash right now and just need a job. The salary at Ferguson Corporation is decent, and I'm willing to work hard," she explained, hoping to clear the air.

Clara knew that if you were willing to work hard, you'd find no shortage of challenges. This truth wasn't lost on her, but she was determined to join Ferguson Corporation. She wanted answers about Dylan's accident and their shared history.

Dylan, seated in the car, suddenly let out a sardonic smirk. Clara felt a chill-a sign she had unknowingly hit a nerve again. He closed his eyes, his expression a mask of cold indifference. "If you want to come, then start working tomorrow," he said.

Clara's eyes brightened, and she quickly nodded. "Thank you, I'll come in tomorrow to finalize the employment paperwork!" she replied eagerly.

Dylan said nothing as the car window slowly rolled up. Once the car passed through the large iron gates, he addressed Aiden in the front seat. "Don't do this again."

aren't pure. Eventually, she'll stir up trouble with Simon, and it'll fall on you to sort

silence over words. Aiden knew better than to push the subject; his dislike

had just wrapped up a date with Quinn and accompanied her on a spree to buy several designer handbags. He was surprised-usually, when

but tonight had been strangely peaceful. He had armed himself with a slew of sarcastic

to the moment. Simon gently lifted her chin, noticing the mark on her cheek.

damsel in distress. "Maybe it'll be gone by tomorrow. Clara's been in a

of control! Don't

they try, she threatens to leave. This time, she actually did leave for two days, and my mom's worried

Clara was truly cursed. "Quinn, it's a good

smile. "I own ten percent of the company shares, and with how much of my family's money I spend,

the Bradford family's wealth for years without lifting a finger. You've only been back for five years and you're already managing the projects so well. It's amazing how