Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 25

She wasn't about to let any trouble stick to her. "If you're going to put Colton on the spot like this, what if he decides to pin it all on me later? Officers, you're my witnesses. If anything happens to me, Colton should be the first one you should look into."

Colton was already fuming, and her words were the final push. He was so angry he actually coughed up blood.

Richard glanced at Clara, his eyes dark and mysterious. He said to the officers, "Thanks for your time tonight. We'll take care of this privately and make sure Ms. Clara gets a satisfactory explanation. Colton's foolish remarks won't leave this room."

His promise was a silent warning to everyone there. Gossiping about this would mean going against the Warren family.

Clara lightly held her hat, her tone breezy. "Seems like a big misunderstanding. But since we're all here, let me clear things up. My private life is not what Colton claimed to be. Colton is young and speaks without thinking. I won't hold it against him."

Colton rolled his eyes in frustration and fainted right there.

Richard had a quick word with one of the officers, who nodded and led his team away. The crowd scattered, taking Colton with them. No one dared mess with Richard any further, and they found excuses to leave in a hurry.

Richard and Clara were

he spoke up. "Ms. Clara, you've

knew each other from

satisfactory explanation, you're not planning

closer, his presence just as

voice coming from the doorway. "Enough of this drama.

turned to see

his wheelchair. He was pushed by a young man, and another friend was standing beside him. Their vibe was different from Simon's crew-like they

pulled out a card and tapped it on Clara's cheek. "Two

out, everyone would keep their mouths shut about tonight. Besides, she'd already embarrassed

her fingers, her expression a mix of calm and a hint

idea what