Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 154

Clara made her way back up to the top floor and practically collided with Eden. Eden had no idea Clara worked at Ferguson Corporation and her eyes went wide with shock, her voice hitting an octave higher than usual.

"Clara!!!"

She marched over, hand raised as if to slap Clara, but something held her back. Her words dripped with contempt. "What are you doing here? Let me guess, back to mess with my brother? Have you no shame? He's about to get married for crying out loud!"

Eden's voice was loud enough to draw attention from everyone nearby. Clara frowned, ready to defend herself, but then she saw Aiden approaching.

Aiden was all smiles and courteous towards Eden. "Ms. Eden, you may go in now. Mr. Dylan is free."

Eden's face lit up with excitement, and she brushed past Clara like she didn't exist, darting into the CEO's office and shutting the door behind her.

Aiden gave Clara a quick nod before walking away, his demeanor completely different from how he'd treated Eden.

settled at her desk, organized her papers, and then headed to knock on the CEO's

"Come in."

his desk, surrounded by a tempting spread of pastries, probably Eden's doing. Eden was chirping away like a little bird, full

the person who tried to set me up, and they were totally stunned! Remember, you said if I ever needed to, I could act as

pen in hand. "Hmm,

in closer and then noticed Clara, a flicker of irritation crossing

rise to the bait, placing the

you to check these details.

Eden cut her off. "Clara, can't you see I'm talking to Dylan? Can't this wait?" Clara stayed calm, ready to counter, but Dylan pushed the files aside. "Later." His tone was dismissive. Clara hesitated for

then she said she'd call the cops

was almost sweet, if not for Eden's barely

Clara felt a strange tug at her heart. She decided to grab a cup of tea and overheard