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..."

her off, "Stop." It felt like someone squeezed her

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?

her aside. Clara took a deep breath, ready to shake him off, but Simon firmly held her shoulders.

felt like a lightning bolt had hit 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.

put her all into it, and her palm turned

was already humiliating enough in front of Dylan. His reluctance was written all over his face, and he clearly

rubbed his cheek and seemed to regain his composure. "You hit

a grimace. "Shouldn't you be planning

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

intruder. 'What

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