Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 179

Scarlette was caught off guard and had no choice but to tilt her head back. After a moment, she seemed to grasp what had happened and turned away. Nicholas' kiss landed on her cheek, and he stubbornly continued downwards, leaving a trail of deliberate marks.

"Nicholas, that's enough."

"It's not enough. I was already holding back in the private booth. You can't just leave after sleeping with me."

He gripped her chin, pulling her in for another forceful kiss. Clara staggered back a few steps, her face a canvas of shock. Once she gathered herself, she thoughtfully closed the booth door. After a while, she returned to Dylan’s booth.

Dylan and Morgan sat across from each other, silent but not uncomfortable. When Clara sat down, Dylan asked, "Did you find them?"

Clara darted a glance at Morgan and shook her head. "No, the place is huge. I couldn't tell where they went."

Dylan chuckled lightly, keeping his thoughts to himself. Clara was anxious about Morgan asking more questions, so she quickly buried her face in her soup. But Morgan remained unruffled, turning the conversation to Dylan about a well-known international novel.

Ten minutes later, Nicholas came back. He wiped the corner of his mouth, which still bore a lipstick stain, and sat beside Morgan with a provoking look. "Did my sister ever tell you about her ex-boyfriend?"

Morgan took a sip of his coffee and grinned. "She mentioned he was too young and a bit of a handful."

Nicholas' face darkened as he casually wiped away the lipstick with a napkin. "Oh really? Some women say they don't like younger guys, but actions speak louder. Once a guy hits thirty, his body starts slowing down."

"Know what?"

Clara hesitated, unsure if he knew about this high-society secret. If the media got wind, Greenard Corporation would be swamped. Scarlette was adopted by the Greenard family and had practically grown up with Nicholas. What happened between them? Judging by Nicholas' behavior, he didn't seem one to let go easily.

Dylan noticed her curiosity and served her more soup. "Are you talking about Nicholas having a thing for Scarlette?"

Clara's eyes lit up with the thrill of gossip. This was more than a crush—it was an obsession!

She sipped her soup as he went on, "It was a secret crush at first. Scarlette was popular at school. She dated plenty of guys but saw Nicholas as just a brother. Considering all the people who came and went, it's impressive Nicholas held out this long."