Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 23

Clara was initially set on slipping some dodgy pills into the group's drinks, but Colton's words made her rethink her plan. She calmly took off her hat, her voice steady but laced with curiosity. "Mr. Colton, are you really ready to back up what you just said?"

Colton was taken aback by Clara's unexpected appearance, his face quickly morphing into a mask of anger.

"Clara! How dare you show up here?!"

Clara glanced around the room. "I've already called the cops, Mr. Colton. You just claimed Nate spent all of last night with me, yet I don't remember a thing. That means I must have been drugged and assaulted. Since you said you heard it all, you should be able to testify for me, right?"

Colton stood there, stunned, his face burning red with embarrassment. The room was packed with heirs from prominent families, all under strict watch. Any scandal could lead to serious consequences.

Calling the police would be an absolute disgrace!

"You can't call the police! Clara, are you out of your mind?!"

He was about to lose his cool when a group of police officers walked in, their presence commanding. "Who made the call?"

of being hauled away and having to face their families-which might mean a night

by Nate last night, but I can't remember. I think he

fists clenched

her seem truthful. Then he turned to Colton, finally gesturing, "You two, come with us to the station. Nate, whoever you are, step forward. You're

assaulting someone is no small matter, especially with five officers involved. Plus, this was happening at Moonlight, and the commotion had drawn a curious

were on Colton. He was used to being admired and never treated like some

head around how Clara had blown everything up. Didn't she feel any shame?

was assaulted, I'll call the police and make

"Mr. Colton, the police are here. Go ahead, repeat what you said. I know you and Nate are close, and you probably don't want to ruin that, but if we work together to

Colton raised his hand,

his expression hardening. "Oh, are you trying to assault the victim right in front

had never been humiliated like this. Panic set in,

you? Why won't you tell the truth

dozen or so people seated, each