Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 440

Clara had Jared pegged he was seriously lacking in backbone, getting swayed by Jeffree's words so easily. It was obvious someone was pulling strings for him to be in his current position.

She smirked a little, leaning back in her chair. "If you don't believe me, why not just call Mr. Dylan and ask him yourself?"

Jeffree's face went beet-red with anger, and she clung tighter to Jared's arm. "Jared, let's get out of here. You shouldn't be dealing with her. You know how much you hate being talked about."

Jared, who had been trying to keep it together, suddenly looked really uncomfortable and jumped to his feet. "Ms. Clara, we'll have to discuss this another time."

Before Clara could say a word, Jared snatched up his suit jacket and bolted out.

Jeffree stayed behind just long enough to stick her tongue out at Clara. "Serves you right, Clara. I'll make sure you don't close a single deal. Just wait and see!"

Clara frowned, and once it was just her and Cole in the room, she asked, "What's up with Jared? Why's he so wishy-washy? What's his deal with the Warren family?"

adjusted his glasses. "Ms. Bradford, you know the Warren family is all about keeping up appearances. They're big in politics, so no scandals, especially not about an illegitimate child. Jared's probably someone's secret kid, hidden away because of the family's strict

in the closet are pretty common among the elite. Jared's low rank might just be a bone thrown his way by his

all timid and bringing someone like Jeffree

a deep breath, looking at Cole. "You

lips, signaling caution. Talking about

influence in the Warren family; if he wanted someone gone, they'd be out

wonder Jared was so timid, living under Richard's shadow. Richard was like a sharp blade-you could feel his intensity even from

"Do you think Richard

had heard whispers but never let on, always staying out of

afford to mess with

had been sent to a rough border area

Mexico isn't exactly a

taken