Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 224

"Clara, you really did owe him back then, especially with what happened to his leg..."

Clara cut in quickly, "I know, I know. But in business, you can't let yourself get bogged down by personal stuff. Dad, you're too soft-hearted, keeping those few leeches in upper management."

Her words were sharp, and she regretted them the instant they left her mouth.

Johnny paused for a moment, then let out a light chuckle. "That's why your grandpa always said I'd never amount to much. If I don't make it through this time, when I meet him in the afterlife, he'll definitely give me an earful."

"Dad, don't talk like that. You're going to be just fine."

All these years,

wild night at the hotel, and even though

boyfriend now? He must be a great guy. That's good. At least you're not stuck on Simon anymore.

had a knack for spotting character. Simon

lighting up his eyes. "When you have the chance, bring him over

"There'll be a

"That's fine, as long as he's reliable. I'm not pushing for you to marry into a big family. Just living a peaceful

definitely been neglecting Johnny's feelings recently. She'd forgotten how complex family could be-it can bring you pain, but

settled, make sure you apologize to Dylan properly. I used to worry that with your romantic heart, you'd fall for him at the Ferguson Corporation. I lost sleep over the thought

Was