Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 314

Clara even offered Sarah ten thousand dollars just to show up in front of a man— nothing more, nothing less. Sarah was a bit puzzled, but Clara seemed genuine enough, so she went along with it.

Once Clara had everything set, she asked Aiden about Dylan's schedule, confirming he'd be free that evening. She arranged to meet Dylan at a hotel. But Aiden couldn't shake off the uneasy feeling in his gut.

"Ms. Clara, are you sure this gift will make the CEO happy?" he asked, concerned.

Clara had been MIA for two days and had already quit Bradford Enterprises, so she was out of the loop on how things had shifted at the top. There's a saying though—the higher the expectations, the bigger the letdown. Aiden had already warned her, hoping she was serious about her plan.

Clara flashed a confident smile at the young woman with her. "Aiden, isn't there a spot open at the top now that I'm gone?"

if he really liked her, he might even consider marrying her. It wouldn't solve all his problems, but it'd be better than

a dead end and figured she might as well give it a

took a deep breath. "So, are you coming back?"

keeping me tied up, and I doubt it'll be peaceful. Could you set up

relieved. Maybe she was finally thinking things

was 2 PM, and he had another meeting lined up. Still, everyone could tell that the usually focused CEO was distracted, glancing at the clock

once.

going on but continuing their reports nonetheless. The meeting dragged on until 5 PM. Normally, Dylan would be all over the reports, pointing out issues, but