Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 83

Clara used to put Ada on a pedestal and practically bent over backward if Ada showed even a hint of displeasure. Now that Clara had turned into a bit of a rebel, someone needed to step in and check her!

When Clara got Ada's call, she rummaged through her memory for the info Dylan had given her, finally piecing together who was on the other end. She answered the phone and was greeted by a gentle voice. "Hey Clara, are you free tonight? How about you and Simon come over for dinner? It's been ages since you guys stopped by."

Ada no longer lived in the Ferguson family estate. The elders lived there, while the rest had their own places and only gathered occasionally for family dinners. Clara wasn't sure how she'd acted around Ada before, but since the tone was friendly, she thought it might be a good time to bring up ending the engagement.

"Sure thing, Ada."

After hanging up, Ada glanced at her son sitting next to her and playfully tapped him on the forehead. "See how cooperative she is? Simon, don't get mad at me for saying this, but if you're into Quinn, you should break off the engagement with Clara and be with Quinn."

Simon had thought the same before, but now he felt uneasy. He wanted Clara to make a big fuss about keeping him, just like she used to. He needed her to create a scene for everyone to know. That would make him feel better. Maybe he'd consider dragging out the engagement a bit longer, just because of all she'd done in the past.

"Mom, I’ve been waiting to end it for a while now. She’s the one holding on, and you have no clue how exhausting it is."

Ada was usually sensible, except when it came to her brother's matters. She wouldn’t have climbed her way up the social ranks as a mistress otherwise.

Simon grabbed his car keys, sounding a bit impatient. "I'll go pick her up. She’ll be over the moon."

"You silly boy."

Simon hit the road, feeling a bit lighter as he reached the top floor of Ferguson Corporation. But then he was told Clara had taken the elevator down just five minutes ago. Furious, he rushed after her, finally catching her in the underground parking lot.

He planned to give her a piece of his mind, but when he saw her profile and the way the lights accentuated her skin, all his words evaporated.