Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 301

Greysen's smile widened as he spoke to Jacob, "Come meet Clara. You young folks always have so much to talk about. Get to know each other. Clara, Jacob here is on the rise, destined to be a big star. Dating someone like him will definitely boost your social standing."

Jacob felt a twinge of irritation. Before he came, he'd been warned to make a good impression on Clara, use his looks to win her over. Once they were married, he could do whatever he wanted, even if it meant ignoring Clara. The goal was to marry her and control Ryan.

But when he saw Clara, he was caught off guard by her beauty. She was even more striking than top actresses. The idea of being with someone like her was tempting, and his smile turned genuine.

He offered his hand, "Hi, Clara. I'm Jacob."

Clara looked at his hand without saying a word. After a few moments, she slowly shook it. "Hi."

Nearby, Ryan was getting restless. Worried Clara might fall for Jacob's charm, he called out, "Clara."

Greysen quickly put a comforting arm around Ryan's shoulders, "Ryan, this is your sister's business. Stay out of it."

Ryan felt uneasy and let down by Clara. How could she be so easily swayed by every handsome face?

Greysen and his group were pleased, their expressions smug.

"Jacob, make sure to spend more time with Clara," Greysen instructed.

Sitting next to Clara, Jacob was feeling pretty pleased with himself. A beautiful woman like her? He definitely wanted to be with her.

"Sure thing, Dad. No worries," Jacob replied.

Greysen left, leaving Jacob and Clara alone.

Ryan was furious, pointing angrily at Jacob. "Get out of my house!"

Jacob dismissed Ryan's outburst, casually holding Clara's hand. "Clara, your brother wants us gone. Let's head out. It's still early, we can go for a walk."

Clara frowned, not because she was falling for Jacob's charm, but because his face seemed oddly familiar. Familiar enough to jog her memory.

She stood up and walked towards the door. Jacob quickly followed, taunting Ryan as he went.

"Ryan, your sister's an adult with her own life. She doesn't need your worry. Besides, now that your dad's gone, you should be listening to her. I bet it won't be long before she convinces you to hand over your shares."

Jacob was confident; Clara had hesitated when she first saw him.

As Clara reached her car, her mind filled with fragmented memories she couldn't quite piece together.

Jacob joined her, opening the car door with a gentlemanly flourish. "Clara, where do you want to go tonight?"