Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 434

The two people who had everyone buzzing at the gala had already made their

exit, and the room slowly started to settle. Someone rubbed their eyes and turned to their colleague, asking, "Did I just dream that?"

"Nope, everyone saw it."

The room was filled with high-profile guests, most of them eager to make connections. No one expected Dylan to show up, especially not in such a jaw- dropping way.

After all, it was Dylan.

Even after he moved overseas two years ago, he kept Ferguson Corporation on the map, making headlines in top financial papers around the world. Many tried to get close to him, but very few had the chance. And now, there was a woman sitting on his lap in front of everyone.

People exchanged glances, whispering amongst themselves.

Eden, hidden in the crowd, gripped her glass so hard it shattered, shards piercing her palm. Blood slowly dripped down her skin.

Jeffree stood nearby, nervously trying to help. "Eden, let me take you to the hospital to get that bandaged."

Earlier, Jeffree had spiked Clara's drink under Eden's orders. Eden had even lined up her brother, Simon, for a scandalous encounter with Clara. If Clara had been caught with her brother in front of everyone, she'd forever be seen as desperate.

saw Dylan's entrance

to Eden's face, leaving

worried, reached out to steady her, but she

even handle this

Jeffree swallowed his pride, too scared

almost tripping

brother standing by a pillar,

had outplayed

no one thought Dylan had orchestrated this. In everyone's mind, he never made the first move, unless it was

tried not to dwell on it; the more she did, the more jealousy consumed her,

***

got into the car. The dim light and comforting warmth

a kiss, but Dylan

lifted his chin with one hand, "Why are you

silent, his hand resting on her

a slow, dull ache, and Clara couldn't take it. She leaned

his finger pressed against