Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 87

The moment those words left Ada's lips, Quinn burst out laughing, quickly

grabbing her wine glass. "Wow, congrats, Clara! Does this mean you're getting even closer to Ada? When you have a baby, you can count on me for a huge gift!" Her eyes twinkled with amusement. Honestly, who would've thought Nate, that good-for-nothing, would set his sights on Clara?

Everyone knew Nate dropped out of school way back in middle school and had a nasty habit of gambling. If it weren't for Ada bailing him out all the time, he'd be in deep trouble by now. The only reason he could hang around someone like Simon was because of Ada's connections. Without her, a guy like him wouldn't even get a foot in the door.

Quinn was over the moon. Clara just deserved someone like Nate! Everyone around the table seemed pleased, except for Clara.

Without a word, she picked up a glass and splashed its contents all over Ada. Nobody saw that coming. Ada herself was stunned, and it took her a few seconds to register the cold liquid trickling down her face.

you think of me? Your brother isn't even worthy to shine my shoes. You want me to marry him? You've got to be kidding. And as for Simon,

turned to leave, but Ada slammed her hand on the table.

please. But she'd been in a position of

"Stop her!" she barked.

marrying my brother would be doing you a favor. The Bradfords don't even like you. Do

stepped in front of Clara, blocking her way. She frowned, turning to Ada. "Are

had washed away any pretense of kindness Ada might have had left for Clara. She ignored her and spoke straight to her brother. "Nate, I'll have them

backing, a grin spreading across his face. "Don't