Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 491

Chasing after him for five years, only to learn it was all just a charade-he couldn't wrap his head around it. Sure, he resented Clara, but deep down, he couldn't

ignore the feelings swirling inside him. Somewhere along the way, he realized he loved her more than anyone else.

Eden was babbling on next to him, but Simon was lost in thought, absently rubbing his wrist. All he could think about was that if Clara ever found herself alone-career in shambles, friends vanished, brother gone, and that so-called mysterious boyfriend turning out to be a dud-would she finally turn to him for support? Maybe if everything she relied on crumbled, she'd finally see him as her rock.

When Eden walked into the old Ferguson family mansion, he came in ready for whatever was to come. Walter was seated on the couch in the living room, the butler standing at his side, the air thick with tension.

"Eden, do you understand why I asked you here today?" Walter asked.

doing. She's been trying to seduce Dylan. I see her all the time in Palm Beach, bringing him roses and gifts, then acting all aloof. And did you hear? Jeffree's dead,

keeping up with the latest news and had no clue Dylan sorted out the

who the Bradford Group's been

to make sure Clara wouldn't bounce back. Eden's eyes gleamed with a mischievous smile. "Grandfather, I've told Clara over and over to steer clear of Dylan, but she never listens. If I take action against her, will you back

make a fuss, he'd probably go easy for grandfather's sake. Besides, Dylan

but his eyes were stormy. "Do what you

his smile

of New Year's Eve, Clara got a text

could we chat at the

him, eager to ask what he was talking about-what family history? But Ryan didn't pick up.