Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 70

Clara's eyes were still glued to her phone. Suddenly, Simon snatched it away, his chest heaving with anger. "Who are you chatting with so intensely? I'm talking to you here! Are you blind? Someone's trying to pull a fast one on me."

Clara's face darkened as she held out her hand. "Give me back my phone."

Simon felt a pang of frustration. Her icy demeanor made it seem like he was the one clinging on. Hadn't it always been Clara chasing after him? Why did it feel like it this time? Panic flickered in his mind, but then he recalled how Clara had once been ready to jump into a river for him. Love doesn't just vanish overnight. She must've been faking indifference.

He smirked, raising the phone high. "Clara, this little act of yours is really something. Did you get someone to coach you? You've nailed it."

Clara almost rolled her eyes. Why was he so sure of himself? She snatched her phone back.

group of girls watched the exchange, convinced that Clara must have used connections to get in. The girl who had just tried to flirt with Simon pouted. "I don't even know

She's known Mr. Simon since they were kids, so she gets all the perks. Otherwise, she wouldn't stand a chance. Now that Mr. Simon

seen Clara enter and was struck by her beauty. He'd been lingering around ever since. "Jade, who was that lady

drop them after a night. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she replied, "Oh, her. She's new in our department, comes from a poor family, and is open to anything for

excitement, as he pictured Clara's long legs. "Perfect. I'll wait by the restroom in the far

outside for

so Clara couldn't refuse and headed out. The third room required passing by a restroom. As she walked, a pair of hands grabbed her, and a man reeking of alcohol pulled her close. "You actually came! I was getting impatient.

injured and furious. He grabbed Clara's hair, slamming her head

"Let go of me!"

provoke him. He thought she was willing to hook up with others but not him. He grabbed a nearby vase and swung it at her head. If sober, he wouldn't have done this. But with alcohol in his system,