Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 214

Clara listened to the accusations on the phone, apologizing over and over, and then she was shocked to hear that Johnny was bedridden. No wonder Quinn had shown up today instead.

Quinn held the partnership contract between their two companies in her hand. If she had it right, this was the project Johnny had poured two years of effort into. But now, Ferguson Corporation was reaping all the rewards, thanks to Quinn. This move could destroy the Bradford family's hard-earned chance to climb the corporate ladder, and she wondered if Johnny even knew.

Clara couldn't sit still any longer. She immediately asked Dylan for some time off and drove straight back to the Bradford family home. The atmosphere there was grim, and everyone looked at her as if they'd seen a ghost when she walked in.

Clara went straight to Johnny's room and headed upstairs. The room was filled with the smell of medicine. She gently pushed the door open and could hear Johnny coughing. In such a short time, his health had taken a turn for the worse.

When Johnny saw her, he was initially taken aback, then managed a weak, bitter smile. Was he also on the brink of leaving them?

out the contract. "Johnny, I remember the company had a big project in the works for two years. Is this it? Today Quinn went to

realized Johnny was

rushed to steady him, not expecting the sudden slap that came next. Her head whipped to

own. But this time, your brother's been in a coma for ages, and you've been pretending to be dead. Clara, do you have no feelings for this family at

She just thought no one in the Bradford family truly cared for her,

still trembling with anger. Clara stayed silent for several minutes

Simon. When your grandfather passed away, you knelt outside my study for a week. I thought maybe you weren't beyond hope, but you still

Clara, he felt powerless. Part of him blamed her for Walter's death, but the family

As Johnny spoke, she