Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 631

Even the fire department couldn't find anything-someone must have warned them ahead of time.

Clara slid all the way down in the bathtub, letting the water swallow her, hoping it might clear her head.

Suddenly, she shot upright, dragging her wet hair out of the water, gasping for air.

She didn't dare let her thoughts drift to Dylan. She was scared-scared it really was him.

Did her leaving make Dylan feel threatened? Did he think his pride or power was under attack? Is that why Z ended up dead-to teach her a lesson?

But the Dylan she knew wasn't petty, and he definitely wasn't the type to throw his weight around like that.

Still, another voice in her mind wouldn't let it go: Z was so quiet, who could she possibly have crossed? All this trouble had only started after Clara showed up. And the only person she'd upset lately was Dylan.

in his eyes when she walked out-barely restrained, with something wild

the mountains, that look haunted her. With eyes

with hot water and stepped out of the

was a knock at

worried about you," the landlady called. "So I had someone make you some herbal soup and a few nice dishes. I've left them at your door. Try to

Her hair

steam on Clara's face, eyes widening for a second. No wonder everyone fussed over this girl-she

"There's no kitchen in here, but there's a microwave, brand new. Dry your hair, okay? Don't catch a cold. Oh, and that hairdryer I bought you what's it called? Anyway, I'll never understand how a hairdryer can cost thousands. I've lived my whole life and never seen the like! But your guy gave me so much, I just bought the fanciest one. Use it, alright?

worth dying here. I'd feel terrible. Every time I come to check on you, I'm scared you won't answer. My friend's hotel lost a girl once she fought with

tried to smile, but the muscles

taken the money, but she really did care. Clara couldn't help but

a little embarrassed, coughed, and

Z even have that much? Her chest tightened, a dull ache creeping in. She didn't say another word. Seeing Clara go quiet, the landlady just sighed