Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 149

"It's nothing. I just wanted to give you a compliment."

She finished her sentence, scratching her cheek in embarrassment, and only then did she notice that the car was heading in the direction of her place.

Once they stopped, she got out and bent down to tap on the car window with a touch of seriousness.

"Alright, I'm heading in now. Thanks for giving me a ride back."

"Mm."

She turned around and walked into her apartment complex, but couldn't resist a quick glance back. Dylan's car was still parked there.

As she reached her floor, she bumped into her neighbor, Scarlette.

Scarlette was one of those captivating women with a powerful presence; she must have just arrived home too.

Though Clara lived on the same floor, they weren't particularly close.

Scarlette took the initiative, "When I came back, I noticed a suspicious car circling outside. It seemed like it was parked below your window."

Clara immediately thought of Colton; it seemed like he couldn't sit still any longer. "Thanks for letting me know."

large waves and was recently dyed a deep wine-red,

Clara and asked, "Did you really put together

"Hmm?"

hadn't yet caught wind of the Bradford family's response, and

stepped closer, clearly

caused quite a stir earlier today. This afternoon, the Bradford family said that you'll soon step forward

Ryan, she had blocked

keys in front of

outside is here for you. I'm in a good mood tonight. Any ideas? I

laid-back and wild vibe, the kind that younger guys couldn't resist in older women. Her presence was so compelling

usually aloof man had even joked with her, leaving her in a good

"Sure, let's go."

was odd; despite barely knowing each other, their

a distance, then asked the person next to her, "Do you recognize

two thugs. But I've hired

her a peculiar look. What did she need thugs for, and why was she talking

with particularly troublesome clients, a little roughing up makes them more agreeable. Then I soothe them, and they're so touched they sign the

as if it were a

a real connection with

Scarlette, you're saying we could bribe those

"Technically, yes."