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.

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

"Come in."

of pastries, probably Eden's doing. Eden was chirping away like a little bird, full of stories about

and they were totally stunned! Remember,

pen in hand. "Hmm,

a flicker of irritation

didn't rise to the bait, placing the documents on Dylan's desk and

you to check these details. They're

this wait?" Clara stayed calm, ready to counter, but Dylan pushed the files aside. "Later." His tone was dismissive. Clara hesitated for

said she'd call the cops

almost sweet, if not for Eden's barely

a strange tug at her heart.