Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 284

She paused for a moment, then sent a message.

"Z, I think we're just not a good fit. Let's take some time to cool off."

As soon as the message was sent, it showed he was typing a response. Clara thought he'd reply quickly, but the typing status lingered, as if he was writing, deleting, and rewriting. After ten minutes of waiting and still seeing the typing indicator, she got fed up and drove off. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but it was frustrating.

She was on her way to the new villa she’d bought for Ryan. Ryan had mentioned there was no need for such a fancy place, but Clara insisted. After all, how could a CEO live in a regular apartment? The villa had been spruced up for a week and now felt warm and inviting. With Cole staying there to guide Ryan, Clara felt more at ease.

Her biggest concern was Ryan; without much life experience, he could easily lose his way without proper guidance. Johnny, before he passed, had repeatedly urged her to take good care of Ryan. She couldn’t fail Johnny again and cause him unrest, even in the afterlife. The thought brought a sting to her heart. She reached over and tousled Ryan’s hair.

“For now, stick with Cole and get familiar with the company. If you have any questions, ask him, or you can ask me. I’ve organized everything you need to know about the company. Even a newbie can get it. Anna, try not to be as stubborn as before.”

Ryan was dressed in a suit. Over the past week, Clara had several suits custom-made for him. His young face was starting to show signs of maturity. Yet, in front of Clara, he still slightly lowered his head, allowing her to touch it.

“Clara, I get it. You haven’t rested properly all week. You should head upstairs and take a break. There's always a room ready for you here, you can drop by anytime.”

“Mr. Bradford, you’re not a child anymore. If you think Ms. Clara is working too hard, the best way to repay her is to really dive into these materials.”

Ryan quickly wiped his eyes and opened a file with determination.

“I’ll make sure to study hard.”

Cole’s face softened with comfort. Johnny’s biggest worry before his death was Clara and Ryan. Now, seeing them supporting each other and growing up overnight, he’d surely be at peace.