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?"

seats, hoping not to be noticed. They were terrified of being hauled away and having to face their families-which might mean a night of kneeling

Nate last night, but I can't remember. I think he used something on me. Mr. Colton said he heard it, so he can testify,

turned crimson with fury. His fists clenched

demeanor made her seem truthful. Then he turned to Colton, finally gesturing, "You two, come with us to

Plus, this was happening at Moonlight, and the commotion had drawn a curious

being admired and never treated like some kind

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

claim I was assaulted, I'll call the police and make you testify!'

what you said. I know you and Nate are

Colton raised his hand, ready to

immediately stepped in, shielding Clara, his expression hardening. "Oh, are you

young Warren heir had never been humiliated

you tell the truth

dozen or so people seated, each looking away