Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 319

Ryan was about to argue back like he usually did, but he hesitated, pressing his lips together thoughtfully. “I get it, Clara. Just be careful, okay?”

Greysen was out for Clara’s blood now, and there was no telling what illegal tricks he might pull.

Clara had planned on taking a breather, but instead, she found herself heading to the living room, laptop in hand, determined to dig up more on the executive who held seven percent of the company’s shares.

Meanwhile, that very executive was kneeling beside a man, trembling with fear. He had no clue who he had crossed or why he was hauled into this nightmare. His legs felt weak, and the room reeked of blood, making his skin crawl with dread. It was like something was choking him, and he couldn't get a word out. Sweat was pouring off his forehead, pooling on the floor below, and he was close to breaking down.

The man sitting across from him hadn’t uttered a word, just sat there like a silent devil in the shadows. Earlier that day, Greysen had come to him, and he’d agreed to hand over his shares. But now, terror gripped him. Was this guy here because of Clara? After all, she had been ruthless enough to ruin Jacob's looks.

His lips quivered as he finally managed to stammer, “If you’re... if you’re here for the shares, I’ll give them to you. Just let me live.”

He was shaking all over, but then the man simply said, “Sell to Greysen,” and vanished without another word. The oppressive air in the room lifted as if nothing had happened, and the body next to him was taken away.

The executive felt like he had narrowly escaped death. As he wiped his sweat, his phone buzzed with a call from Clara. He didn’t think twice before hanging up and blocking her number.