Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 53

Clara gave Addison a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "First things first, send out that apology letter and make sure it's heartfelt. I just had a taste of one of those apples, and they're definitely sweeter and crisper than the ones from North Ashford."

Addison quickly wiped her eyes and perked up. "Got it!"

Clara then turned to the young guys nearby. "How much are you selling them for per pound?"

"It's always been sixty cents."

"Addison, be sure to mention in the apology letter that as a gesture of goodwill, we're throwing in an extra pound."

Originally, it was 9.9 dollars for ten pounds, so even with the extra pound, they're still getting a deal.

"Okay."

Once the apology letter was sent, everyone anxiously kept an eye on the backend system. Before long, cancellation messages started pouring in like a winter storm.

Addison was in a panic, holding her head. "Oh no, what if all twenty thousand orders get canceled? It's all Quinn's fault for saying we deceived our customers. Now, with this letter, people might actually think we're guilty."

Clara gave her shoulder a comforting pat, urging her to keep monitoring the system. She then stood up and addressed the young men.

"There'll still be a few thousand orders left. Gather some folks, and let's start packing apples through the night."

The young men had been tirelessly working in the tent for days with barely any sales. Now they saw a sudden surge in orders. Even the local farmers pitched in to help with packing.

Some people were puzzled. "Did we really sell a few thousand orders that fast?"

any confusion, so she explained the situation. As long as the customers

their hips, "Grab the megaphone and let everyone know from one end of the village to the other. Tell them

beat, a young man snatched up the megaphone and started going door

nearly everyone over fifteen showed up to help, and

hard work, a few thousand orders were finally

There are more than just a few thousand orders left! I checked, and only

still over ten thousand confirmed orders to ship. She thought having a few thousand left would be

excitement. "I asked around, and a lot of people said

a great show in front of the camera. She was calm, composed, and patient, clearly someone

to celebrate with some good

haven't replied, but we'll get clearer numbers by tomorrow.

lifted off her shoulders. She saw all the eager faces

everyone. Looks like we're in

out a cheer and got

Dylan leaned his head on one hand, flipping through the documents in front of him. Aiden stood by his side and couldn't resist

sharing a room with Quinn tonight. Should

fan of Clara, Simon was still engaged to her, and if word got out about him rooming

the social ladder, which was a blemish on the Ferguson family's reputation. In such high circles, mistresses rarely succeeded, and ever since Ada's rise, wealthy wives have looked down on

Ada's son was engaged but sharing a room with his

Dylan was running the show, anything involving the Ferguson

responsibility. Any scandal would be

calmly reviewed the document in his hands.

but let a bit of sarcasm slip. "Like mother,