Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 743

The other execs had come in ready to make Clara's life difficult, maybe score themselves an easier time on some projects. But after watching Aliyah take such a dramatic fall, everyone immediately sat up straight, not daring to say another word.

Aliyah's forehead was slick with sweat as she dropped to her knees, the sound echoing in the room.

Everyone knew how serious it was to plant a mole near the CEO. If Dylan found out, Aliyah would be out on her ear in seconds.

Worse, she'd tried to take advantage of the situation for her own gain-making things even worse for herself.

"Mrs. Ferguson, I—I just wasn't thinking. Please, don't tell the CEO. I swear it won't happen again."

Clara just turned to Aiden. "Is there a replacement lined up for her position? And fire the one from Palm Bay too."

It wasn't about being heartless; it was about the rules. Palm Bay had a strict policy: no leaking anything about Dylan, period. If you're making that much, the least you can do is keep your mouth shut. If Aliyah had gotten away with her scheme, using info from that staffer, Dylan could have lost millions. Clara wasn't about to take that risk.

A mistake was a mistake. If you couldn't handle the job, there were plenty of people who'd step up.

Aliyah looked desperate now, completely thrown by Clara's coldness.

"Clara, I've been with Ferguson Corporation for twenty years! Even if you want me gone, don't you think you should at least check with Mr. Dylan?!"

She pushed herself off the floor, chest heaving.

called you Mrs. Ferguson out of respect for him. Who knows how you landed that title? What if he gets bored of you one day and tosses you out? Have you ever thought about what happens then? Don't be so

help but laugh, actually amused. "Maybe you're right about karma, but Aliyah, it

rushed in and

Clara walk into the office, and less than half an hour later, Aliyah was being dragged

pissed off

authority for that? No way-didn't Aiden try

someone was eavesdropping outside. Apparently, Aliyah tried to embezzle millions while the CEO was out and Clara caught

I always thought she was

company group chat was blowing up-everybody was

silent. After Aliyah got dragged out, the rest of

breathe too loudly, terrified their reports weren't

pleased, grinning like he'd just

couldn't help the smugness. Watching

him for trying to get on Clara's good side-was

figurehead. She had real power. And the

voice. "While I'm covering for Dylan this month, I expect you to treat me just like you'd treat him. Don't even think about slacking. In

nodded like bobbleheads. "Yes, Mrs. Ferguson, whatever you

CEO deserves a break after all

to have you