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?"

They're big in politics, so no scandals, especially not about an illegitimate child.

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

timid and bringing someone

at Cole. "You think

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

Warren family; if he wanted someone gone,

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

glass, speaking softly, "Do you

for years, had heard

afford to mess with

the Warren family was strict, word was Richard had been sent to

isn't exactly a

reputation had taken a hit. Teaming up with the government was their best shot at regaining some standing and smoothing out the