Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 111

In the past few days, she had been steering clear of Dylan, avoiding his office unless absolutely necessary. She was doing her best to fly under the radar and even contemplated switching back to her old department.

Lost in her thoughts, Simon suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand. "Come on, let's step outside. I need to talk to you," he said.

Clara instantly pulled her hand away.

Simon frowned slightly but soon flashed a smile. "Ryan told me everything. He said you've been a bit off-kilter because of my wedding and asked me to keep an eye on you. Clara, you're a grown woman. Can't you handle this better?"

Clara took a deep breath. She couldn't shake the feeling that Dylan's gaze was locked on her-intense and unwavering, yet lacking warmth.

"Are you finished? You really think you're that important, huh? Do you honestly believe I'd lose my mind over your wedding?"

Simon was so convinced her recent erratic behavior was due to being overly upset. He wrapped an arm around her waist. "Alright, let's go see a therapist after work."

Clara had had enough. She kneed him where it hurt the most.

Simon doubled over in pain, his face turning a sickly shade. "Clara!"

of satisfaction but froze when she met Dylan's gaze. She had actually hurt Simon in front of another Ferguson.

didn't

intimidating person she'd ever met. Under his scrutiny,

lashes lowering. "Go clean

punishment. But surprisingly, it was just

his office,

remained. Simon straightened up with difficulty, still trying to cover for Clara Dylan, I'll take her to

was calm

and a ridiculous thought crossed his mind. He blurted out without thinking. "Clara and I have

office atmosphere went dead silent like someone

weight of the sudden tension His pride as a man held

trembling. "Dylan,

a reminder not to forget

reasons he couldn't grasp. Dylan was the most prestigious man in the city; surely, he wouldn't be interested in Clara if she

to belittle

room stayed silent a long time before Dylan finally. spoke. "Someone

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