Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 87

The moment those words left Ada’s lips, Quinn burst out laughing, quickly grabbing her wine glass. “Wow, congrats, Clara! Does this mean you’re getting even closer to Ada? When you have a baby, you can count on me for a huge gift!” Her eyes twinkled with amusement. Honestly, who would’ve thought Nate, that good-for-nothing, would set his sights on Clara?

Everyone knew Nate dropped out of school way back in middle school and had a nasty habit of gambling. If it weren’t for Ada bailing him out all the time, he’d be in deep trouble by now. The only reason he could hang around someone like Simon was because of Ada’s connections. Without her, a guy like him wouldn’t even get a foot in the door.

Quinn was over the moon. Clara just deserved someone like Nate! Everyone around the table seemed pleased, except for Clara.

Without a word, she picked up a glass and splashed its contents all over Ada. Nobody saw that coming. Ada herself was stunned, and it took her a few seconds to register the cold liquid trickling down her face.

Clara scoffed, “Ada, have you finally woken up? Is that what you think of me? Your brother isn’t even worthy to shine my shoes. You want me to marry him? You’ve got to be kidding. And as for Simon, I’m done with him. I don’t need your approval. You really think you’re something, don’t you?”

She turned to leave, but Ada slammed her hand on the table. “Clara!”

Ada had faced humiliation before, back when she was just the other woman and always trying to please. But she’d been in a position of power for years now, and getting splashed like that brought all those old feelings of disgrace rushing back. Her calm demeanor snapped.