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.

knelt beside him. "Grandfather, it's all Clara's 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, and it happened while

up with the latest news and had no

who the Bradford Group's been cozying

I've told Clara over

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

his cane, looking calm outwardly, but his eyes

sparkled, his smile turning

Year's Eve, Clara got a text from

history, could we chat at

talking about-what family history? But Ryan didn't pick up. He had gone home, told his chef to