Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 377

Even if he traveled abroad, women still flocked to him. All it took was a flash of his luxury car, and they were pretending to get into the wrong ride. He didn't need to bother with feelings—relationships felt too cheap. In the end, keeping himself happy was what mattered most.

Clara let out a soft laugh. Who said true love only bloomed in wealthy families? For these rich heirs, money was just numbers, and women could feel like nothing more than fleeting impressions. They swarmed around like bees to honey, and finding any genuine connection in the chaos seemed impossible.

She gazed out the window, her voice calm. "That's because Jackson hasn't met the one who truly matters to him yet. Once he does, he'll start caring about the little things. He’ll notice whether she picks a gift with money or with thought. The pricier it is, the more it might feel shallow, and that'll sting."

Dylan, sitting nearby, blinked at her words, stealing a quick glance before looking away. Jackson leaned on his hand, deep in thought. After a moment, he chuckled, "It's not that complicated. I still like gifts that are pricey and well-made."

Right then, his phone buzzed. He had plans to meet a casual partner later, but she’d been busy lately, not even a text. They’d hooked up more than a dozen times, always having a good time. What he appreciated most? She never reached out first. When he was interested, she’d just send over the room number.

It was perfect for him—no clingy drama. All he wanted was for the Dawson family to see his antics and push for a divorce. But after so many encounters, he found himself starting to care, though she remained unchanged.

With a sigh, he read her message: she couldn’t make it tonight, too busy. It had been weeks since they last met. Didn’t she miss him at all?

Staring at his screen, he couldn’t resist texting back.

[Busy with what?]