Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 199

When Clara got out of the car, Quinn had already driven off. She stepped into the elevator Quinn had just used, catching a strong whiff of lingering perfume. Clearly, Quinn had gone all out with her appearance today. Was she planning to see Simon?

A quick check on the office chat showed Simon hadn't been around for days. Their wedding was just ten days away, but neither seemed in a hurry to tie the knot.

Instead of heading to her desk, Clara made a beeline for Dylan's office to give him an update. But the office was empty-where had Dylan disappeared to? She quietly moved to the nearby lounge and was about to knock when she overheard his voice.

"I've got this under control. Don't do anything rash. She doesn't hate me as much as she used to, so let's not mess it up.

"I'm at a loss, always have been with her."

Clara paused, her hand hovering in mid-air, as she listened to Dylan's tired but tender tone. Who was he talking to, and who was this "she"? The only person he seemed to care for like that was Eden. Was he finally ready to let go of Shelly, his old flame, and choose Eden?

sofa in the office. From there, she

came out about ten minutes later and

up, "Mr. Dylan, I think I've figured out a way to get Calix to move out, but I'll need

as if the project

felt uneasy, not sure what to say next. Her hesitation was broken by the sudden burst of the

he was stunned. He rushed over and pulled

Having learned from past encounters, Simon

okay? Why didn't

Clara's recent memories,

similar face surfacing in her mind,

he gently held her face. "Did you remember something? Clara, you used to look at me just