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.

as she finished speaking, Simon burst in without even a knock. Seeing him was enough to give Clara a headache. This guy was about to marry Quinn. Shouldn't he be busy with wedding prep?

held her shoulders. "Clara, listen to me. Stay away from Dylan. Your lips weren't swollen from an allergy last night; it's

her brain. Once she processed his words, she slapped him. Simon had just reached the top floor and heard Clara was in the CEO's office. His reasoning flew out

on the cheek. Clara put her all into it, and her palm turned red from

already humiliating enough in front of Dylan. His reluctance was written all over his face, and he clearly didn't want to touch her. Now Simon was spouting nonsense here, making her even

cheek and seemed to regain

of a grimace. "Shouldn't you

reddening, but he knew he'd been impulsive. He glanced at Dylan, who was

true intruder. 'What a joke!' He was so

and he suddenly spoke in a raspy voice, "I have something really important to