Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 359

After leaving the hospital, Clara glanced up at the gloomy sky, feeling like a heavy weight had settled on her heart. She drove over to the Bradford Group, where a few top execs who had always supported her quickly gathered around.

"Ms. Clara, did you find the CEO?" one of them asked.

Clara sank into the CEO's chair, rubbing her temples tiredly. Just then, Cole walked in unexpectedly. "Weren't you supposed to be with your family?" she asked, surprised.

"After your call, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Is everything okay?" he replied.

for the others to leave, keeping Cole behind. He'd been with Johnny

trending topic that was heating up online. It was clear someone was stirring up trouble, and once the topic hit number one, Ryan's story would break wide open. When that happened, it wouldn't just

had one choice. She caught Cole's eye, and he

who can step in as CEO and put these rumors to rest," he

always viewed her with suspicion, convinced she was after the Bradford family's wealth. Naomi hadn't been kind to Clara, but she was fiercely loyal to Johnny and their son, Ryan. The empire Johnny built was as much

But with Quinn out of commission, she really had no other choice now. Taking a deep breath, she firmed up her resolve. "Let's go ahead with it. Issue a public statement, admit