Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 289

Three hours later, Dylan's car finally pulled up.

Aiden dialed Clara, but she played it cool, pretending she didn't notice. After all, it was Eden who'd be there to welcome him.

And sure enough, Eden was right on the mark. The moment she spotted Dylan, her face lit up. "Dylan!" she exclaimed, running to him and wrapping her arms around his. “I had to pull some strings with Grandpa to join you on this trip. You better not mind having me around!"

Dylan's gaze drifted past her, searching for Clara. But she was nowhere in sight.

Aiden, standing nearby, quickly pulled out his phone and gave Clara another ring. "Ms. Clara, the CEO's here. Are you coming?"

Feigning a yawn, Clara replied, "Sorry, overslept. You all must be settled in by now. I'll skip the meetup today. Let's catch up tomorrow when we head to the site."

Aiden wanted to protest, but the line went dead.

Hearing Clara's name turned Eden's smile upside down. Why was Clara always tagging along with Dylan? Was Quinn onto something? Did Dylan have feelings for Clara?

yesterday, she'd visited Quinn in the psychiatric ward, where Quinn, despite her erratic state, claimed

hard to believe. Dylan was too sophisticated for secret crushes. But she wasn't about to leave

with malice, but as she looked up at Dylan, her expression morphed back into a picture of

expected, the receptionist mentioned only one room was available. With a knowing smile, Aiden slid his business card across the counter.

confronting the receptionist. Eden was livid. She had already spoken to the front desk, so how did Aiden manage

Eden slapped her hard. "Are you trying to get fired?

receptionist clutched her cheek, tears brimming in

a deep breath, Eden tossed a few hundred dollars on the counter, muttering, "Use this for the bruise. Don't breathe a word about

she turned and hurried after

They were

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Clara's room as he wheeled Dylan past. "Sir,

been silent the whole ride, his thoughts a mystery. Now, he

He was about