Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 305

Clara strolled through the mall, picking out a simple gift she hoped Z would like. Just as she was about to head out, two bodyguards stepped in her path.

"Ms. Clara, our young master would like to have a coffee with you," one of them said.

She frowned, glancing over at the café where she spotted a man she didn't initially recognize. But it clicked soon enough-he looked a lot like Lincoln. This was Aaron, Lincoln's brother, recently back from abroad and rumored to be looking into Lincoln's disappearance.

Clara was about to say she was busy, but the bodyguard spoke up again. "Our young master prefers not to use force."

She sighed, her mood darkening, and walked over to Aaron. Unlike Lincoln's broody vibe, Aaron was all warmth and sunshine. The Fergusons were all blessed with good looks, but Aaron wore his effortlessly.

As Clara sat down, Aaron flashed a smile. "Clara, it's been a while. Simon mentioned you lost your memory and have been hanging out with Dylan a lot lately."

a glass of juice her way, his voice calm and easy. "It's late. Let's skip the coffee and go

might be tampered with. "So,

thought I'd catch up with old friends. You might not remember, but we

wasn't buying it and was about to fire back when her phone buzzed. It was another message from Z, showing a fresh cut on his palm, a silent threat

she quickly dialed his number. He didn't answer, letting the phone ring

"Sorry, Mr. Simon, I really have to go. Let's catch up another

away when Aaron chimed in. "Was it Dylan messaging you? Makes sense. You used to hate him, and now that you're finally warming up to him,

loved? Everyone knew she'd chased after Simon for

him. "Clara, I know why you hated Dylan before. Trust me, if you get too

are you so sure it was Dylan who texted