Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 431

Going up with Eden knowing she had something up her sleeve was like walking straight into a trap.

Eden just shrugged, "Whatever, do what you want. I'm going to change."

And with that, she turned and walked away.

This wasn't like Eden at all. She usually couldn't stand Clara and would never let things slide so easily. Clara felt a bit uneasy, especially when she heard Jeffree's mocking voice.

"I don't know what makes you think you belong at an event like this."

Eden might have let it go, but Jeffree wasn't about to. She stormed over, hand raised, ready to slap Clara.

But Clara caught her wrist mid-air, stopping the slap cold.

did she realize how strong Clara really was.

Or I'll

back until she landed on the floor with a thud. Her dress, with its

and awkwardly got to her feet, glaring daggers at Clara. The whispers around them grew louder,

eyes searched the crowd, tears threatening to spill. "Brother,

over to see

in his light lavender suit, stood out like a peacock, with Richard beside him. Jackson was ready to scold Clara, but Richard stopped him with a tug on

"Why meddle in

knew how to avoid drama. Taking the hint, he frowned and told Jeffree, "Deal

Jackson's real sister, just a distant relative of the Dawson family. Calling him "brother" was just a way to get

Jackson wouldn't lend a

the scene unfold with a satisfied smirk. She hadn't even gone to change her dress yet, but seeing Jeffree's frustration was enough for