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.

no one saw

a slap to Eden's face, leaving her pale and

reached out to steady her, but

even handle this simple task.

his

almost

standing by a pillar, smoking. His calm face was betrayed by his tense, veiny

had outplayed

never made the first move, unless it was to take over a business and leave

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

***

as she got into the car. The dim light and comforting

in for a kiss,

one

his hand resting on

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

him again, but his finger pressed