Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 287

Clara often found herself trying to decipher his cryptic thoughts, leaving her with no choice but to repeat herself.

"I can't go to Azure Shores, sorry about that."

"You have to."

She furrowed her brows, considering quitting altogether, when he added, "Aaron is back."

"Who's Aaron?"

"Lincoln's brother. He's not as easygoing as Lincoln. He's digging into Lincoln's business, and I'm getting you out of here because his interrogation tactics are brutal."

Clara squinted, "What's that got to do with me?"

"Clara, he's going to find you because the meds Lincoln gave you were from Aaron."

Seeing his serious expression, Clara couldn't help but ponder deeply.

With her current situation, she definitely couldn't afford to mess with anyone from the Ferguson family.

Aaron was a tough nut to crack, sticking close to

But why Azure Shores?

Shores was a long way off, and with Dylan being under scrutiny, who knew

about sharing a ride with this guy either; lately, she'd sensed something odd about

I'll go, but Mr. Dylan, I'll take the train. Your high status won't permit that, so let Aiden drive

to walk out of the office, "Aiden said it'd be a week-long trip, so I'll head home to pack a few changes of clothes. I've already bought my train ticket, so let's meet at

handle, half her body already out, she heard

closing

spelled out. You've been acting odd lately, so naturally, I want to avoid any misunderstandings. I don't want the higher-ups thinking I'm climbing the ladder through you, nor do I want Cedric to think I have ulterior motives. Most

with calm clarity, her gaze steady and

I know I'm not

her hand found the door handle

really don't like you, and you surely don't like me either. This way, we both avoid any

distance

opened the door, and headed

on the train, Dylan's laughter lingered in her mind, as if

was reading too much