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?

in the office. From there, she couldn't hear his voice

ten minutes later and looked a little surprised

a way to

replied, casually flipping through papers as if

was broken by the sudden burst of

her, he was stunned. He rushed over and pulled her into

it hurt. Having learned from past encounters, Simon quickly dodged

You scared me to death! Why didn't you call if you were okay? Why didn't you let the Bradfords know? Quinn's

coming from deep within. In Clara's recent memories, she'd never seen Simon

of another similar face surfacing in her mind, though

eyes brightened, and he gently held her face. "Did you remember something? Clara, you used to look