Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 439

After waking up and grabbing a quick bite, Clara felt like she was moving through molasses. Everything tasted bland, and by the time she settled at her desk, she could barely stifle a yawn. She just wasn't herself today.

It wasn't until Cole, adjusting his glasses with a sincere look, suggested, "Ms. Bradford, maybe a turtleneck would be better?"

Clara, still foggy from the morning haze, sipped her coffee. "Why's that?"

Cole just gave her a knowing look.

It wasn't until her lunch break that she saw her reflection and noticed the rosy glow on her face and the unmistakable marks on her neck. Her cheeks turned crimson as she instinctively tried to pull up her collar, only to remember she wasn't wearing a turtleneck today and it offered no help.

Caught off guard by her own appearance, she quickly ordered a scarf online with a plea for speedy delivery.

That afternoon, Clara had a critical meeting with a new executive about a potential government contract. She was determined to nail it.

around her neck and headed to the meeting with Cole.

opened the door to the private room, she froze. Along with

he was tight with Jared, their project could

equally surprised to see Clara. His eyes widened before he cozied up to the person next to him.

his ties with the Warren family. He gently nudged Jeffree aside and nodded at Clara. "Ms. Clara, please, take

sure of the dynamic between them, Clara carefully took a seat. "Mr. Warren, I've heard a lot about

half-smile. "Not sure how much of it is worth

lacking subtlety. A savvy businessperson

top student of your year. Back when I was

blush creeping onto his cheeks as he raised his

her glass, clinking it gently

Jared's arm, frustrated. "Jared, you shouldn't partner with her. Haven't you heard about her? She even got on Mr. Dylan's

got swallowed up. Just last night, Clara had boldly sat on Dylan's lap and kissed