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."

styled in large waves and was recently dyed a

she assessed Clara and asked, "Did you really put together that online

"Hmm?"

the Bradford family's response, and a frown creased her

stepped closer, clearly intrigued

This afternoon, the Bradford family

she had blocked everyone else

keys in front of

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

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

exchanged a few more words with Dylan earlier, and the usually aloof man

"Sure, let's go."

despite barely knowing each other, their energies surprisingly

of them headed downstairs, and Clara checked out the car parked at a distance,

and yawned, "Yeah, it's him and two thugs. But I've hired those thugs

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

chuckled, "When dealing with particularly troublesome clients, a little roughing up makes them more agreeable. Then

said it with shameless pride as if it were

a

could bribe

"Technically, yes."

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