Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 212

Clara was kind of surprised, not entirely sure if she was imagining it, but the way Quinn was looking at Dylan didn't exactly scream 'business partner.'

When Quinn saw Clara walk in, her face fell. Clara worked here and got to see Dylan every day, while she had to come up with all sorts of excuses like delivering projects and discussing contracts just to get a glimpse of him. That really got under her skin.

Then she remembered that nasty little plan of hers. Ryan was still recovering in the hospital. Maybe she should make sure he never wakes up. That way, Clara could never return to the Bradford family.

The idea sent a shiver of excitement through her.

Clara caught the brief, malicious glint in Quinn's eyes and instinctively went on guard.

Quinn just gave a sweet smile. "Clara, working at Ferguson Corporation seems amazing. I'm kinda jealous."

Clara moved closer to Dylan, picking up the coffee from the table without giving Quinn the time of day. "Your perfume's way too strong. Mr. Dylan's not a fan of overpowering scents."

as she said it, Dylan gave a cooperative little cough, like

had come with the intent to charm Dylan, so naturally she felt the rejection

lean in a bit. "Mr. Dylan, let me get

eyes lit up when she noticed the marks on Clara's

loose enough that a

over? I'm sure Dad would be thrilled.

collar, feeling

just a fling? Clara, Clara, I thought you were so prim and proper, but turns

that thought, she felt more

always by your side, you're free to enjoy a love

unlike you and Simon,

felt a wave of rage,