Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 391

Clara really had no reason to say no. Even though she'd lost her memories, she and Simon had been childhood buddies.

She swung by the office first to chat with some top execs, making sure they kept a close eye on the Dawson family deal. With the ink barely dry on the contract, the project was about to kick off, and she wanted to be ready for anything else that might pop up. Plus, she had to drop by Kaitlyn's studio to check out some up-and- coming artists they might sign, hoping to snag a little extra cash for the Bradford Group.

When she got back downstairs, she was surprised to see Simon still hanging around.

She opened the car door, eyebrows raised. "Why are you still here?"

"Your car got scratched by some kid, remember? It's still in the shop. I can give you a lift. I've got nothing urgent going on."

Clara didn't fuss about it and hopped in without a second thought.

As they drove past their old high school, Simon broke the silence.

"Clara, not remembering your past could be tough. Do you want me to fill you in on the good old days?"

a small smile, but before he

over Simon's face. He had no

seemed so into him whenever they met, acting like she

knew it was all just

of their meetings, he really didn't know what Clara got up to, and neither did the Bradford family.

them all

on the steering wheel tightened, his expression darkening. "Of course, you were amazing. You always had your own opinions, were a great cook, and super helpful. Otherwise, you wouldn't be

answers, like how she earned those tough certifications. What else had she been up to besides trailing

eyes, then suddenly asked, "Did I ever talk about anyone named

"Who's 'Senior'?"

reaction seemed genuine; he clearly had no

only Z. She fell silent and didn't say another word until they arrived at her apartment complex, where

up and broke into a big smile when she saw Clara. "I'm off work for a few days and thought I'd

eyes flicked

gave her a brief look and said to Clara, "I'll get