Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 348

Clara hung her head, her whole body screaming in pain. When the whip cracked against her chest again, she felt like she might just spit blood.

"Eden, do you really think this is fun?"

Eden tightened her grip on the whip, eyes blazing with anger. "Of course it's fun! You brought this on yourself, Clara. First my brother, and now you're after the one I love? Today, I'm going to ruin that pretty face of yours and see how you plan on seducing anyone then."

She stepped forward, snatching a knife, ready to scar Clara's face.

But Clara interrupted, "Isn't it Dylan's heart you want? I can help with that. I've got a boyfriend, and Mr. Dylan knows it. Like you said, I'm only around him for business. Once he sees who I really am, he'll want nothing to do with me."

Her eyes were cold, lashes lowered. "To me, he's not as important as my company. You've lashed me thirty times already. If you keep going, you'll push him too far. Dylan's a gentleman—he won't want his people turning out like this. Are you ready for his full wrath? I've seen him take care of Lincoln."

Eden's face turned pale.

Clara raised an eyebrow. So Eden knew Dylan had dealt with Lincoln.

Wasn't she scared? Or was her love for Dylan so strong she didn't care what he was capable of?

"Lincoln crossed the line, and Dylan dealt with him. You've made him mad more than once. Do you think he'll forgive you again? I remember him saying if you messed up again, you'd never see him."

For Eden, the thought of never seeing Dylan again was worse than death.

She stepped back, fingers trembling around the knife.

Clara seized the moment, working harder to free herself. Her hands were tied above her, but from the first lash, she had been using a nail to work at the rope.

Eden was briefly shocked by Clara's words, but soon snapped back. "I don't care. I'm going to ruin your face this time. You'll regret this forever. I'll deal with Dylan's anger later!"

She lunged with the knife.

In that crucial moment, Clara broke free and kicked Eden in the stomach.

Eden gasped, dropping the knife.

Clara grabbed it, using all her strength to drive it through Eden’s hand, pinning her to the floor.

As Eden was about to scream, Clara stuffed a rope into her mouth!

Eden's eyes widened in fear. She didn't dare move her impaled hand, stuck to the ground.

After everything, Clara almost passed out.