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."

for her to sit beside him. "Clara, you're exactly the person your grandpa hoped you'd become. All these years, I've held onto some resentment because

to her neck. Clara had had quite the wild night at the hotel, and even though she tried her best to cover it up today, a hint

At least you're not stuck on Simon anymore. He's just not right for you. That kid's

a knack for spotting character.

up his eyes. "When you have the chance, bring him over to meet me. Your marriage is the most important

awkward, since she didn't even know what her supposed boyfriend looked like, so she switched topics. "There'll be a chance. We just started seeing each

happier, visibly more at ease. "That's fine, as long as he's reliable. I'm not pushing for you to marry

She'd forgotten how complex family could be-it can bring

you apologize to Dylan properly. I used to worry that with your romantic heart, you'd fall for him at

Was