Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 482

Jeffree's lips quivered, her eyes glistening with tears she wouldn't let fall, and her voice shook with emotion. "You got my boyfriend exiled because of Richard; you ruined his life. I never thought the number belonged to you. This was your plan all along! Clara, I can't stand you!"

Her gaze was fierce and full of hatred, but the knife in Clara's hand made her back away, fear overtaking her anger. Clara knelt down, meeting her eyes. "Have you really not contacted Eden?"

Jeffree's expression changed. Of course, she had been in touch with Eden. Clara wanted to question her further, but out of the corner of her eye, she noticed someone emerging from the small cottage. It was Z.

Quickly, Clara stood, tossing the knife back into the car, and told Eli, "Keep an eye on her. I need to talk to Z." Eli had spotted the man too, standing a few yards away, and felt a chill run through him as he clenched his fists.

Clara made her way to Z, but he went inside the house first. She followed him in, asking, "Did I scare you?"

Could he have seen her threatening Jeffree with the knife? His voice was calm, with a hint of worry. "Clara, I didn't see anything. I'm just a bit on edge."

"Why?"

"Feels like someone's been coming around my place lately."

nowhere, it seemed unlikely anyone would bother him. The place looked so rundown, not even a thief would waste their

"I keep feeling like

a wave of unease washing over her. Was his condition getting worse? "Z, have

"My condition's not serious; it's almost better.

resting quietly

red bracelet on his wrist, her heart softening. "Z, why

own. After a few minutes, he finally spoke, his voice rough "If you care

the car, yet Z knew. Even Clara, who tended

get suspicious. "Are you spying

How did Z know? "When I called, I heard someone

explained it.

alone must've

sounds. Just

rang out from outside. Clara! Come