Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 650

Chapter 650

"Huh?"

Clara shot Dylan a look like he'd just spoken in another language. Was that really him talking? How many more times was this man going to catch her off guard?

"So what if I'm jealous?" she shot back. "Who even knows if your money's clean?" Her words came out sharper than she meant, but she didn't bother to take them back.

He just looked at her, cool as ever. "Dirty or not, you spent it. If you're so bothered, maybe go puke up everything you've eaten lately. That champagne last night? Ten grand a bottle."

Dylan, seriously?

Clara stopped walking. From where she stood, she could see his face still that icy, untouchable look.

She took a breath, trying to steady herself. "Are you possessed or something?"

How did a guy who looked like that say stuff like this? And wasn't it him who'd basically forced her to stay at Palm Bay, anyway? It wasn't like she'd begged to stick around.

Did he forget the way he'd handled things?

Thinking about it, her mood soured.

Why? Why did she keep forgetting the bad parts of Dylan so easily?

She remembered how intimidating he'd been in the car that day, the way the air had practically crackled with tension. Yet now, standing here, she still struggled to believe he could be so cold.

then just shook her head and

pool shimmering and reflecting the crowd of beautiful people. It all looked like something out of a glossy

arrived. Clara didn't want to, either -especially when she spotted

the main attraction. Everyone was peppering her with questions about her time abroad. Tara answered smoothly, but kept glancing Dylan's way. When she saw Clara, her smile slipped for half a second, but she

too. Their faces weren't

in decline for years, and even though

in the same league

Someone like Clara showing up—someone with no real background—just

Didn't she stop chasing Simon a

herself a boy toy now-some male

too. There's talk Simon's actually chasing

you and Dylan supposed to get married? Both families already met,

weather, and I've been busy with work. Our families are handling

at her, all envy

wouldn't be jealous of

connections with

heavyweights, a shelf full of awards, and

were so popular

waiting

international

her-something almost unheard of

for someone her age.

socialites,