Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 38

After a moment that felt like forever, he finally said, "Come here." His voice was raspy, barely more than a whisper.

Clara didn't dare challenge him and slowly made her way over.

He radiated heat, and his neck glistened with sweat. The towel was useless now; he got up slowly and splashed cold water on his face, droplets soaking into his robe.

"Mr. Dylan, you're still battling that cold."

Dylan leaned over, splashing his face a few more times, but his voice remained gritty. "So, what do you think we should do?"

Clara was stumped. The medicine Scarlette had given her wasn't ordinary; it even had a strong-willed guy like Dylan struggling. A regular person would've probably caved by now, and who knew how long the effects would last?

Dylan was already sick and in physical therapy, so any extra trouble from this ordeal would be on her conscience.

Clara stood by the sink for a few seconds before blurting out, "Should I find a girl for you?"

Dylan's breathing hitched at her suggestion. The tension in the room vanished, replaced by a cold, cutting intensity.

"Get out."

A shiver ran down Clara's spine as she felt his anger for the first time. She didn't dare say another word, slowly opened the bathroom door, and left.

her bedroom, she was

bathroom. He was back in his wheelchair and didn't even glance at

cold, but his icy demeanor kept her silent. The next morning, she got up early and bumped into Aiden on her way out. Aiden was leaving Dylan's room, and his gaze turned frosty when he saw her. "Ms. Clara, here's the plan for the farm support project. We've got a female employee to help you. Everything's on the schedule, and she's waiting in the

glanced at Dylan's door and asked,

to talk about tourism development, which is

words, don't bother

to see him anyway. She hurried to meet the female employee

Addison, greeted her politely but

hand, and partners were waiting outside.

they're piling up unsold. We've got ten days before they spoil,

she got in

orchard. The roads are remote, and if it pours, we might not

a storm tonight would cut their shelf life

us a live-streaming setup. Ferguson Corporation has a company in live streaming. See if they can feature us on the homepage; we'll have

lip, concerned. "Are we starting the

lights ready, and coordinate with the partners to have everything set. Once we're there, we'll talk to the streaming company and start selling

they might

a solution so quickly.

made the calls