Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 169

"Did you sleep well, Mr. Dylan? I'm really sorry about yesterday. I freaked out after hearing what our partners said and didn't pay attention to how strong the drinks were."

Her face was full of regret. "To make it up to you, I'd love to be part of the amusement park project. I'll do everything I can to convince Mr. Calix to move. Please, give me this chance."

Dylan sipped his coffee, his voice cool and calm. "Don't let it happen again."

Clara suddenly recalled last night. He seemed to turn his head and murmur, "Don't do that." Oh no! She felt like a total mess!

"I'm really sorry. I'll head over to that old hospital right away to try and sort things out for you, Mr. Dylan. Also, I noticed you have dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep well last night? I can help you have a good night's rest again tonight."

Dylan hesitated, as if he was considering it, but then held back.

Clara quickly made a promise. "I have no intentions towards you, Mr. Dylan. If I did, then may the heavens..."

off, "Stop." It felt like someone squeezed her throat, so she quickly shut up. "Shall I head to the site

him was enough to give Clara a headache. This guy was about to marry Quinn. Shouldn't he be busy with wedding prep? Why was he popping up

to shake him off, but Simon firmly held her shoulders. "Clara, listen to me. Stay away

him. Simon had just reached the top floor and heard

a solid slap on the cheek. Clara put her all into it, and her palm turned red from the impact. She was shaking with anger, her breathing

was written all over his face, and he clearly didn't want to touch her. Now Simon was

seemed to regain his composure. "You hit

deep breath, her smile more of a grimace. "Shouldn't you be planning your

glanced at Dylan, who was calmly focused on

had bragged about the unloved being the true intruder. 'What a joke!' He was so mad he wanted to curse,

spoke in a raspy voice, "I have something really important to tell you, Clara. This time, it's