Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 361

The meeting dragged on until ten at night, leaving everyone completely drained. Even Clara admitted that what Bradford Group desperately needed were

profitable projects. Without them, the company would just keep limping along until it finally went under.

After all, there were thousands of employees depending on them, with huge monthly expenses. Once the money dried up, bankruptcy was inevitable.

When Clara finally got home, her eyes felt gritty, and she was beyond exhausted. All she wanted was to collapse into bed and sleep.

What Clara didn't realize was that someone had already set out in the dead of night to find Naomi.

After Johnny's funeral, Naomi had retreated to a secluded convent. It was a four- hour drive from the city, and someone had driven through the night, twisting the truth with every mile.

"Your beloved son was led astray by her," the visitor claimed. "All those loyal executives who stood by Johnny were fired. Don't you want to fight for justice? Don't you want to see your son, who's been through so much?"

Naomi clutched her prayer beads, eyes closed, reciting her prayers. The visitor's tone remained calm and deliberate.

you tell everyone that Clara did all this out of greed for the Bradford fortune, then Ryan could be saved.

her prayers, hands clasped, undisturbed

ages, and you haven't even opened your eyes.

Johnny was alive, he spoiled her with designer clothes and fine dining. They had risen from poverty together, and

that he was gone, life felt pointless. And after seeing Quinn's true colors, she couldn't

bowed

up for neglecting Quinn. But Quinn's words were all lies.

was calm, as if she'd truly seen

you care about your son? Ryan

did was wrong. He should face the consequences. I know my son; if he felt wronged, he

words, grew angry and knocked the sticks onto

you lose your son too, you'll regret it. Clara is ambitious

remained unshaken, continuing her prayers, beads slipping faster through her

late-night visitor was Megan. Overcome with anger, she stormed out,

leave the hall, Naomi's