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?

to the sofa in the office. From

ten minutes later and looked a little surprised to see

Dylan, I think I've figured out a

as if the project was

not sure what to say next. Her hesitation was broken by the sudden burst of the office door. Simon stormed

He rushed over and pulled her into a

kneed him where it hurt. Having learned from

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

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

similar face surfacing in her mind, though she couldn't quite place

face. "Did you remember something? Clara, you used to look at