Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 695

The moment he landed in Country Z, Charles didn't waste a second-he grabbed his older brother and headed straight for his estate. There was something there he couldn't wait to check on.

A fleet of cars rolled up to the front gate, which had just been repaired. The two eldest brothers tumbled out and immediately started messing around in the yard, but Charles made a beeline for the top floor. He had to see if the gems had finally been set in place.

As soon as he stepped onto the top floor, the glimmer nearly blinded him. The jewels sparkled everywhere, almost over the top. He couldn't help himself— snapped a photo, and sent it to Clara.

[Hey sis, what do you think? Like it?]

Ever since she'd reconnected with Charles, Clara found herself chatting with him

at every chance. The heaviness she'd been feeling these past few days had finally started to fade.

She called him right away.

"Charles, you're in Country Z?"

He sounded smug. "Yep! The gems on the helicopter are all set, and they're crazy sparkly. You'll love it, I swear. When do you want to try it out? I'll come pick you up. Oh, and I got you a present this time-something super pretty. Can't wait to give it to you."

Clara smiled, suddenly remembering the birthday dinner tomorrow. Last time, Walter had insisted she couldn't bring her husband. If Dylan wouldn't be home tomorrow, maybe she could sneak out with her brother instead.

around, so I can hang out with

do you want to hit this

was so excited he could barely sleep.

living room sofa, phone pressed to his ear, his voice low and

be late this

around with women. But Charles knew better. Mitch wasn't the

call to end before saying, "I'm going

don't get into

and after a flight that lasted half the

bed. If you leave, don't bother waking me up-I'm staying in Country

"Alright."

brother didn't look thrilled after that call, typing away on his laptop, frowning at the

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been sure Dylan

was tomorrow. She waited and waited. The rain started up again outside, but Dylan still didn't

[Go to bed early.]

hurt so much she couldn't fall asleep