Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 714

Griffin walked in, sharp in a black suit. Before he stepped inside, he'd called Norman, who answered like he had all the time in the world.

"Bro, I might be late. Ran into a bit of trouble," Norman said, sounding way too casual.

Griffin's jaw tightened. "Didn't I tell you not to mess around while you're here?"

Norman just laughed, leaning against his sports car, hair wild from the wind. "I'm not causing trouble. Trouble found me. I'll take care of it and head over soon."

Griffin hung up, his mood a little sour. When he looked up, he spotted Dylan across the busy room. This wasn't their first time running into each other.

Two years ago, when Dylan was recovering overseas, they'd met.

Griffin gave him a small nod and walked straight over. "Mitch giving you a hard time again?"

He sounded like they were old friends.

Dylan nodded back. "Long time no see."

Griffin picked up a glass from a nearby tray and motioned toward a sofa in the corner. "Want to talk for a bit?"

Someone gently nudged Dylan in that direction.

There were others hoping to catch Griffin's attention, but seeing how focused he was, they quickly backed off.

Sitting down, Griffin glanced at Dylan's leg, pausing for just a second before looking away. "You holding up alright?"

"I'm fine."

talk of people who'd known each other

on his lips. "I met with some folks from the Ferguson family overseas. Everyone speaks

"Not sure yet."

years ago. Is there someone here you can't let

moved, most of his

Dylan fell quiet.

a watch on his wrist, folded his hands. "Heard

Dylan's gaze dropped. "Yeah."

saying it out loud was enough. Smart people didn't need to

brought Walter a gift tonight; had it delivered ahead of time. Hope we can work well together

raised his glass, his smile just a faint curve-Griffin never smiled much, but when it came to business, he knew

on the other hand, always looked like he struggled to even

glasses touched. Whatever passed between them, no one else could hear. Just as Griffin was about to say something else, his phone buzzed. He

answered. "Mitch,

Clara had already made it to the village, and Charles felt

with my sis...

the name

place again? Anyway, I probably

Just letting you

your sister isn't either? Don't drag her into

been quiet, froze for a second and looked

talking. "If anything comes

Dylan spoke quietly. "Can you ask

to get

his glass. "Is she

silent for a moment, then asked over the phone, "Is your sister with you? Is