Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 440

Clara had Jared pegged—he was seriously lacking in backbone, getting swayed by Jeffree's words so easily. It was obvious someone was pulling strings for him to be in his current position.

She smirked a little, leaning back in her chair. “If you don’t believe me, why not just call Mr. Dylan and ask him yourself?”

Jeffree’s face went beet-red with anger, and she clung tighter to Jared's arm. “Jared, let’s get out of here. You shouldn’t be dealing with her. You know how much you hate being talked about.”

Jared, who had been trying to keep it together, suddenly looked really uncomfortable and jumped to his feet. “Ms. Clara, we’ll have to discuss this another time.”

Before Clara could say a word, Jared snatched up his suit jacket and bolted out.

Jeffree stayed behind just long enough to stick her tongue out at Clara. “Serves you right, Clara. I’ll make sure you don’t close a single deal. Just wait and see!”

Clara frowned, and once it was just her and Cole in the room, she asked, “What’s up with Jared? Why’s he so wishy-washy? What’s his deal with the Warren family?”

Cole adjusted his glasses. “Ms. Bradford, you know the Warren family is all about keeping up appearances. They’re big in politics, so no scandals, especially not about an illegitimate child. Jared’s probably someone’s secret kid, hidden away because of the family’s strict rules.”

These kinds of skeletons in the closet are pretty common among the elite. Jared’s low rank might just be a bone thrown his way by his supposed dad.

And it’s clear he’s been living under some serious pressure—acting all timid and bringing someone like Jeffree to a negotiation. Total rookie move.

Clara took a deep breath, looking at Cole. “You think he’s connected to Richard, the Warren family heir?”

Cole put a finger to his lips, signaling caution. Talking about this was risky.