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?"

Warren family is all about keeping up appearances. They're big in politics, so no scandals, especially not about an

elite. Jared's low rank might just be a bone thrown

he's been living under some serious pressure-acting all timid

breath, looking at Cole. "You think he's connected

a finger to his lips, signaling caution. Talking about this was

if he wanted someone gone, they'd be out in a

shadow. Richard was like a sharp blade-you could feel his intensity even from

softly, "Do you think

heard whispers but never let on,

can't afford to mess with him. Mr. Dylan might be

was strict, word was Richard had been sent to a rough border area when

and Mexico isn't exactly a picnic. It's tough

their reputation had taken a hit. Teaming up with the government was their