Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 284

She paused for a moment, then sent a message.

"Z, I think we're just not a good fit. Let's take some time to cool off."

As soon as the message was sent, it showed he was typing a response. Clara thought he'd reply quickly, but the typing status lingered, as if he was writing, deleting, and rewriting. After ten minutes of waiting and still seeing the typing indicator, she got fed up and drove off. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but it was frustrating.

She was on her way to the new villa she'd bought for Ryan. Ryan had mentioned there was no need for such a fancy place, but Clara insisted. After all, how could a CEO live in a regular apartment? The villa had been spruced up for a week and now felt warm and inviting. With Cole staying there to guide Ryan, Clara felt more

at ease.

Johnny, before he passed, had repeatedly urged her to take good care of Ryan. She couldn't fail Johnny again and cause him unrest, even in the afterlife. The thought brought a

Cole and get familiar with the company. If you have any questions, ask him, or you can ask me. I've organized everything you need to know

him. His young face was starting to show signs of

rested properly all week. You should head upstairs and take a break. There's always a room ready for you here,

week off from Ferguson Corporation, busy with the Bradford family matters, she hadn't been to work. The dark circles under her eyes were heavy. She yawned softly at his

a three-hour nap. Wake me up at seven,

"Sure thing."

Cole, sitting nearby, chimed in, "Ms. Clara did an excellent job with these. Many points are explained in great

a bit red, "But she's working

Bradford, you're not a child anymore. If you think Ms. Clara