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?"

be noticed. They were terrified of being hauled away

was drugged and assaulted by Nate last night, but I can't remember.

His fists clenched tightly, and he was

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

was happening at Moonlight, and the commotion had drawn

were on Colton. He was used to being admired and

how Clara had blown everything up. Didn't she feel any shame? Wasn't a girl supposed

by the rules. 'Since you claim I was assaulted, I'll call the police and make you testify!' she had boldly

you said. I know you and Nate are close, and you probably don't want to ruin that, but if we work together to put

his hand, ready to

"Oh, are you trying to assault the victim right in front

onto Colton's wrists. The young Warren heir had never been humiliated

tell the truth

attention to the dozen or so people seated, each