Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 453

Just as things were getting tense, there was a knock on the door, and in walked Richard with his bodyguard. Clara immediately regretted leaving the door slightly open.

Richard strolled in, placing Jeffree's phone next to her. "Ms. Clara, this number traces back to the assistant your father left behind. Care to explain?"

Most people would have thrown Cole under the bus right then. But Clara wasn't most people. She felt cornered, with Dylan still upset and now Richard on her

case.

After a brief pause, she managed a calm smile. "Cole ditched that number ages ago. If you're trying to pin something on me with this, Richard, you're really reaching."

Richard settled into the chair across from her, looking relaxed yet confident. "You had a run-in with Jeffree at the gala, and now you're conveniently working on a project with that illegitimate kid. Using me to take him out is pretty crafty."

tossed the phone in his hand as he spoke. Clara kept her cool because Richard was just guessing. He didn't have any real

lots of people in this city have had beef with me. How do you know someone else

Even now, she could still stand her ground. He glanced at

front of Dylan, making it clear that if Dylan let it go, so would Richard.

his sleeve. Dylan's gaze followed her hand, landing on her fingers. He didn't say anything,

She kept her face calm, but under the table,

on a brave face, while

Clara, and his voice was deeper. "Ms.

was still pulling on Dylan's sleeve when Richard's words caught her off guard, making her little finger brush against

to clean it up, whispering, "Mr. Dylan, say

for me, and I'll send some roses to