Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 430

At seven in the evening, Clara arrived right on time at the charity gala, clutching her invitation. As she stepped out of the car, she immediately noticed Eden, who looked stunning as always. Eden seemed genuinely surprised to see Clara; she hadn't expected her to score an invite.

Clara didn't bother with a hello. She handed her invitation to the staff and strolled inside with elegance. Her outfit was understated yet striking a black sequined mermaid skirt with a silk blouse that highlighted her waist, making her look like a mermaid fresh from the sea.

Eden lingered outside for a moment, fighting the urge to make a scene. Instead, she called Simon. "Hey, aren't you coming? Clara's here," she said.

Simon hesitated, then laughed, "I'm on my way. Eden, don't cause her any trouble."

Eden was irked. It felt like every guy was head over heels for Clara, something she just couldn't stand. Faking a smile, she replied, "Sure, whatever."

After hanging up, she glared in the direction Clara had gone and then dialed her bodyguard. Tonight, she was set on ruining Clara's reputation.

with expensive perfumes. It was a world Clara wasn't quite familiar with; she didn't frequent such events often. Several people who knew her glanced

aware of Clara's history with Simon-years of unrequited love, only for her to leave him for some unknown waiter when things

her way.

she moved to approach, a girl with a tray of drinks and

"Clara?" the girl sneered.

not

clearly trying to provoke her, said, "Oh, so you

They had a longstanding grudge against her over something that happened to Shelly, so

quickly dodged.

commotion instantly drew everyone's

was shocked. "Eden, are