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."

these years, I've held onto some resentment because of his passing. It's really hard to completely let it go.

had quite the wild night at the hotel, and even though she tried her best to cover it

must be a great guy. That's good. At least you're not stuck on Simon anymore. He's just not right for you. That kid's too immature. Even if he marries Quinn, he

older generation sure had a knack for spotting character.

pleased, a spark lighting up his eyes. "When you have the chance, bring him over to meet

like, so she switched topics. "There'll be a chance. We just started seeing each other, and we're still figuring things out. It's

as he's reliable. I'm not pushing for you to marry into a big family. Just living

Johnny's feelings recently. She'd forgotten how complex family could be-it can bring you pain, but also comfort and

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 of that. Going after

was puzzled. Was Dylan really