Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 376

A string of makeshift cranberry beads, strung together with a bit of DIY effort- wearing this outside would definitely turn heads, and not in a good way, right?

Dylan kept silent, but out of the corner of his eye, he spotted Clara crouched by the window, carefully picking through the little red berries. She had already picked out her own string and slipped it onto her wrist. As she stood, a twinge of numbness shot through her legs from staying in that position too long. Her fair skin was flawless, and the crimson beads on her wrist only made it look even more like porcelain.

She'd planned to meet Dylan at seven, and as time crept closer, she waited patiently. An hour later, Dylan and Jackson finally appeared at the entrance. Jackson's eyebrows knitted together when he saw her, but Clara instinctively took her place behind Dylan. "Mr. Dylan, are we heading to Moonlight now?" she

asked.

lounging in the backseat. After a moment of hesitation, Clara decided to offer her gift. "Mr. Dylan, this is for you. A formal apology

beside Dylan, let out a mocking laugh. "Word is, the Bradford family's been tight on cash lately. You're really pulling out all the

but didn't immediately take it. Instead, his eyes drifted to her wrist, where the cranberry bracelet glimmered like fiery little gems. Clara's hand hovered in the air, awkwardly waiting. Just as she was about to say something to break the tension, Dylan took the box, placing it aside with a

you didn't end up with that cheap

remained silent, Jackson continued, "Is it for your secret boyfriend? Let me tell you, men are no different from women; they love expensive gifts.

biggest regret was the arranged marriage three years ago, which forced him to marry a woman he had never met. If not for that, his life would have been perfect. Now, to be told by someone mocked in social

the business partner you're meeting tonight is me, and I considered this project for you because of Dylan. If your answer