Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 198

Clara let out a little chuckle, "Don't you think it's all a bit too coincidental? The Bradfords just found Quinn, and right after, your husband gets arrested. Because of that, the Bradford family immediately cut ties with you. If Quinn set this up, it makes perfect sense. I mean, Hugh was in a coma because of her. Even if she joined the Bradfords, she'd still take responsibility, which would make her the talk of the town among the socialites. So why not go big and have the Bradfords cut ties themselves? That way, she can rest easy and step into her role as the wealthy heiress without a hitch."

June's face went pale, and she slowly shook her head. "No way. Quinn isn’t like that, Clara. You're her sister. How can you accuse her of such things? Quinn once told me that after she got back to the Bradfords, you were cold and bullied her. I've seen the bruises on her."

"Funny, isn't it? When the Bradfords took her back, they saw the bruises too and figured she was mistreated at your place. Add in that oddball relative who always threatened suicide, and who wouldn't feel sorry for her?"

"That can’t be right..."

June kept shaking her head. After all the years living with Quinn, she knew Quinn was just a sweet, naïve girl. Clara didn’t push her any further. She knew it was about letting June see the truth unfold. It was just Quinn was a master at keeping her act together, rarely slipping up. Still, Clara had a plan: find the person constantly badgering the Bradfords for money.

She stood up and squeezed June's hand reassuringly. "June, you and your husband are good folks. It's tough to imagine how twisted some people can be. Some are just born with a bad streak, experts at lying and using people. You don’t have to believe me yet. I'll get the proof soon."

Quinn's spirits soared when she saw Dylan passing by the meeting room. Even in a wheelchair, he was the center of attention, as dazzling as ever.

Her face beamed with pride. Clara was out of the picture, while Quinn had already left a stellar impression on Dylan. Clara could never measure up, especially since Dylan had said about her, "Not as impressive in person as her reputation suggests."

Thinking about that, Quinn couldn't hold back her laughter.