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."

that's genuine in love, willing

people who nodded and greeted Dylan with respect. He barely acknowledged them, lost in his

Clara was about to hit the road when he mentioned,

up with a solution. But all the fancy restaurants needed reservations, and she doubted

suggest something, he asked, "Can't we go to your

moment before she declined. "Well, it wasn't a big deal before, but now I have a boyfriend. Being alone with

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 the contract issue had just been settled a few hours ago, and she was still in a sort of redemption phase. Rejecting his simple dinner

gotta be mindful of these things. Make sure to turn down other guys this

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 you don't mind.

was in a