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

to Eden's face,

to steady her, but she shoved him

can't even handle this simple task.

swallowed his

stormed out, almost

brother standing by a pillar, smoking.

had

one thought Dylan had orchestrated this. In everyone's mind, he never made the first move, unless it was

more she did, the more jealousy consumed her, making her feel like she was

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car. The dim light and comforting warmth next to her started

a kiss, but Dylan

chin with one hand, "Why

hand resting

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

but his finger pressed