Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 222

Keeping things on the down-low seemed like a pretty good idea; at least it spared her from the hassle back home. What really thrilled her was that someone had managed to get her some time off right in front of Dylan. She received a brief message from him that simply said:

[Leave approved.]

Since she'd slept in until noon, heading to the office was out of the question. So, she decided to take it easy and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the hotel.

Still, the thought of having to tweak that contract started gnawing at her again. With no other choice, she made her way to the Bradford Corporation later that day, intending to switch up the project plan. Instead of constructing a shopping mall, she aimed to develop residential properties, much like the Dawson family.

gains would stay within the Bradford family, instead of lining the pockets

brass to take a look at the contract. The moment

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The Dawsons are already building nearby. Once they open, where does

had climbed the ladder with Johnny, but now they were

of them stood up, full of self-importance. "Clara, no matter what you say, we're not on board. We still stand by Miss Quinn! This is your first time at the company, and you're already trying to call the shots with such a major decision. Nobody's going

staff, and she tossed down a dossier. "This company carries the Bradford name, and I'm part of the Bradford family. These documents show your performance over the past few years. Every project you've been in charge of is currently losing money. My father has been patient out of loyalty, but

tone was far from polite. Unlike Quinn, who always sweet-talked these men, Clara had no plans