Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 156

Chapter 156

After finishing a piece of cake, Dylan slid the revised document over to Clara. He had already marked that point, so it was all set. As Clara reached out to grab it, her fingers accidentally brushed against his, causing the document to slip and fall onto the desk with a loud "thud."

She was a bit startled, but Dylan was already focused on his work, scribbling away with his pen.

Assuming he was busy, Clara picked up the document. "Mr. Dylan, I'll head out now," she said.

"Mm," he replied without looking up.

Just as she was about to leave the office, Dylan spoke up, "There's a dinner at seven."

Clara caught on quickly, "Alright, I'll join you."

returned to her desk, hoping for a calm end to her day. But just as she was about to clock out, Simon showed up. He looked worn out, standing silently by her desk before saying, "Ryan's waiting for you downstairs; he's

the elevator, with Simon following behind. When they got downstairs,

playfully swatted his head. "Aren't you

Ryan admitted. "Can you come with me to the

to hold grudges against her brother, so she followed him.

the café, Ryan ordered a dessert and pushed it toward Clara. Simon, sitting beside her, shamelessly ordered something for himself

could sit wherever he wanted. She just had dessert in Dylan's office and was mindful of her strict fitness goals, so she didn't touch it and got straight to the

he might be there about Quinn. Finding it amusing, she sipped her iced coffee, the bitterness spreading across her tongue. "Are you here

but knowing Quinn's struggles, he

laughable. "And

voice shook. "It's because of you. Her foster parents weren't treating her well. Mom cries every

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