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."

Out here in the middle of nowhere, it seemed unlikely anyone would bother him. The place looked so rundown, not even a thief would waste their time. Was someone targeting

a hug, sounding exhausted. "I keep feeling like there's someone in

unease washing over her. Was his condition getting worse? "Z, have you

serious; it's

off and then collapsed, his head resting quietly in her lap.

the ring on his finger and the red bracelet on his wrist, her heart softening. "Z, why don't you come stay with

her fingertip with his own. After a few minutes, he finally spoke, his voice rough "If you care about me, stay away from other guys, including the one in your

the car, yet Z knew.

get suspicious. "Are you spying on

surprise. How did Z know? "When

it.

alone must've made

to little sounds.

about to reassure him, Eli's voice rang out from outside. Clara! Come