Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 173

Simon was practically on fire with frustration, itching to reveal Dylan's true colors. But his resolve fizzled out when his family called, reminding him about Quinn's wedding dress fitting. The gown had been rushed in from overseas. It was flown in overnight, and everything else was set. The whole city knew he was marrying Quinn.

As Clara's car disappeared into the distance, a brief scowl crossed Simon's face. From a young age, Dylan had always been the one he feared and despised most. The idea of Clara ending up with his worst enemy was unbearable.

Clara had changed; she was dazzling now. Simon regretted spending years belittling her and missing her brilliance. Now, the fear of losing her was suffocating.

Clara and Dylan couldn't be together. If Dylan wanted to pursue her, he'd better stay in the shadows because Clara hadn't caught on to his intentions yet.

On her way home, Clara got a message from Dylan.

Dylan: [Any progress?]

meeting the director, Calix, but ended up too intimidated to speak. Her main task now was to figure out who Hugh was and what he had to do with her-it

digging, Johnny called. "Are you not coming home

with the Bradfords, but he added, "Today's

unexpectedly tugged at her heartstrings. She suddenly had a hard time choosing her

least come home for my birthday. We've got a

of guilt sweeping over her as she replied with a quiet

even reached the door when she heard Quinn's voice. "Isn't she

was all concern, as if

wave of nausea; if Quinn ever took up acting, she'd win an Oscar for sure. At the entrance, Clara changed her shoes, her voice flat. "I'm back." She placed the gift