Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 154

Chapter 154

Clara made her way back up to the top floor and practically collided with Eden. Eden had no idea Clara worked at

Ferguson Corporation and her eyes went wide with shock, her voice hitting an octave higher than usual.

"Clara!!!"

She marched over, hand raised as if to slap Clara, but something held her back. Her words dripped with

contempt. "What are you doing here? Letguess, back to mess with my brother? Have you no shame? He's

about to get married for crying out loud!"

Eden's voice was loud enough to draw attention from everyone nearby. Clara frowned, ready to defend herself,

but then she saw Aiden approaching.

Aiden was all smiles and courteous towards Eden. "Ms. Eden, you may go in now. Mr. Dylan is free."

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Eden's face lit up with excitement, and she brushed past Clara like she didn't exist, darting into the CEO's office

and shutting the door behind her.

Aiden gave Clara a quick nod before walking away, his demeanor completely different from how he'd treated

Eden.

Clara shrugged it off. She settled at her desk, organized her papers, and then headed to knock on the CEO's

office door.

"Cin."

Dylan was seated at his desk, surrounded by a tempting spread of pastries, probably Eden's doing. Eden was

chirping away like a little bird, full of stories about her latest adventures.

"Dylan, you won't believe it! | slapped the person who tried to setup, and they were totally stunned!

Remember, you said if | ever needed to, | could act as | want, and you'd sort out the rest."

Dylan paused, pen in hand. "Hmm, quite impressive."

Eden moved in closer and then noticed Clara, a flicker of irritation crossing her face. "You again?!"

Clara didn't rise to the bait, placing the documents on Dylan's desk and tapping them lightly.

"Mr. Dylan, | need you to check these details. They're hoping for..."

But Eden cut her off. "Clara, can't you see I'm talking to Dylan? Can't this wait?" Clara stayed calm, ready to

counter, but Dylan pushed the files aside. "Later." His tone was dismissive. Clara hesitated for a moment, then

collected the documents, maintaining her composure. "Got it."

As she left, she heard Eden's excited chatter behind her. "Dylan, then she said she'd call the cops on me, but you

know how it ended-I rang up Aiden, and they apologized."

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The scene was almost sweet, if not for Eden's barely concealed admiration.

Back at her desk, Clara felt a strange tug at her heart. She decided to grab a cup of tea and overheard some

chatter.

"Don't you think Ms. Eden and the CEO are super close?"

"Last tshe was here, she slapped someone who admitted to having a crush on him and called them

delusional."

"And he really dotes on her. | heard she even has personal bodyguards at school."

"They're all part of the Ferguson clan, right? It's probably just family looking out for each other..."

"Nope, | got the scoop at a club from Ms. Eden herself. She's adopted-they have no blood ties."

Clara took a sip of her tea, knocking on a door nearby. The people inside jumped but relaxed when they saw her,

even pulling her in to join their gossip.