Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 429

After running into Eden again, Clara completely lost her appetite. She quickly showered and hit the bed.

The next morning, she was up early for a meeting with her company's top brass. Her eyes caught on a new government project. It promised a decent profit of ten million dollars-small change for the big players, so they likely wouldn't bother.

She tapped the project file, turning to Pierce. "Who's handling the bidding on the government's end?"

"It's someone newly promoted. He's attending a charity gala tonight, hosted by the Warren family."

The Warrens were known for their strict ways, with a lot of them in politics. Walter Warren and his brother were once big shots before stepping down, paving the way for the younger crowd.

Richard Warren, the new heir, ran companies closely tied to the government, sticking to official standards. On the other hand, Dylan Ferguson, the Ferguson family heir, hardly ever used Walter's connections. The Ferguson family had been busy expanding their business empire but hadn't delved into politics.

This guy was backed by the Warrens, but his role wasn't major-probably just linked to someone in the family.

Clara leaned back, thinking how landing this project would really help the Bradford family. She hadn't been to any social events lately, and tonight seemed like the perfect chance.

She glanced at Pierce. "Do we have an invite to the charity gala?”

bit awkward. "Ms. Bradford, after our company's issues, many partners have distanced themselves. We're stuck with

Alright then.

out her phone and called Scarlette to see if she could

been small projects for me too. I

been unusually silent lately. His silence usually spelled trouble, so

or

mind. Clara gave her a call and, to her

want to attend any events and handed over the invite

the charity gala starting at seven, Clara had time to get

she got a message from

snowing out

a moment

getting all dolled up.

and the stylist was working

and sent

"What do you think?"

go for