Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 230

The two of them were in the thick of a heated exchange when Dylan cut in, "If there's nothing pressing, I'm heading out."

Jackson took a deep breath, pointing an accusing finger right at him. "Just look at him, would you? We mention girls, and he's ready to bolt. You think he's waiting on someone? It's a wonder he's not hitched to his computer already. I bet he'll spend his days hugging his piles of cash."

Dylan turned away, not even bothering to respond. Clara found the whole situation amusing as the door to the private room clicked shut behind them.

Dylan caught her soft laughter and felt a bit miffed. "Is it that funny?" he asked, the words almost grinding out through gritted teeth.

Clara's laughter came to an abrupt halt. "I just think Jackson made a good point. But there's nothing wrong with the way you are. It's rare to find someone like you these days."

willing to wait patiently

lowered his eyelashes, staying silent. Clara wheeled him out, and they passed by several people who nodded and greeted Dylan with respect. He

hit the

had to come up with a solution. But all the fancy restaurants needed reservations, and she

was about to suggest something, he asked, "Can't

a moment before she declined. "Well, it wasn't a big deal before, but now I have a boyfriend. Being alone with another guy might raise eyebrows, and my boyfriend is the jealous type. He even asked me tonight who's better, you or

Dylan over, but now she had to navigate these waters carefully. And to be honest, if her boyfriend invited another woman to his place, she'd definitely feel uneasy too. She worried Dylan might be upset, especially since

a boyfriend means you've gotta be mindful of these things. Make sure to turn down other guys

"That's why I've always thought you're a good man. You're considerate and understanding. Though we can't head to my place, I can take you to this diner. As long as

gazed out the window. Though his emotions were hard to read, Clara sensed he was in a good mood. He leaned