Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 224

Chapter 224

"Clara, you really did owe him back then, especially with what happened to his leg..."

Clara cut in quickly, "I know, | know. But in business, you can't let yourself get bogged down by personal stuff.

Dad, you're too soft-hearted, keeping those few leeches in upper management."

Her words were sharp, and she regretted them the instant they left her mouth.

Johnny paused for a moment, then let out a light chuckle. "That's why your grandpa always said I'd never

amount to much. If I don't make it through this time, when | meet him in the afterlife, he'll definitely givean

earful."

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"Dad, don't talk like that. You're going to be just fine."

Johnny's eyes turned red, and he gestured for her to sit beside him. "Clara, you're exactly the person your

grandpa hoped you'd become. All these years, I've held onto sresentment because of his passing. It's really

hard to completely let it go. Seeing you so level-headed now really comforts me."

His gaze unintentionally drifted to her neck. Clara had had quite the wild night at the hotel, and even though she

tried her best to cover it up today, a hint of it still showed.

Johnny let out a relieved sigh. "So, you've got a boyfriend now? He must be a great guy. That's good. At least

you're not stuck on Simon anymore. He's just not right for you. That kid's too immature. Even if he marries

Quinn, he won't make a good husband."

The older generation sure had a knack for spotting character. Simon really wasn't the marrying type.

Johnny seemed pleased, a spark lighting up his eyes. "When you have the chance, bring him over to meet me.

Your marriage is the most important thing to me."

Clara felt a bit awkward, since she didn't even know what her supposed boyfriend looked like, so she switched

topics. "There'll be a chance. We just started seeing each other, and we're still figuring things out. It's not

happening anytsoon."

Johnny looked even happier, visibly more at ease. "That's fine, as long as he's reliable. I'm not pushing for you to

marry into a big family. Just living a peaceful life is what's important.”

Clara's eyes stung a little. She had definitely been neglecting Johnny's feelings recently. She'd forgotten how

complex family could be-it can bring you pain, but also comfort and happiness.

Johnny patted the back of her hand. "Once this is all settled, make sure you apologize to Dylan properly. | used to

worry that with your romantic heart, you'd fall for him at the Ferguson Corporation. | lost sleep over the thought

of that. Going after Dylan will cost you everything."

Clara was puzzled. Was Dylan really that intimidating?

"He's actually quite nice."

"Clara, you can't even begin to imagine the power struggles within the Ferguson family. His older brother has a

few sons, all prepped to be heirs from a young age. For Dylan, attempts on his life are just everyday

occurrences. The biggest thing is, he's too cold, like a machine. It's hard to picture a woman dealing with so

much neglect just to be with him. She probably wouldn't see him much all year round."

That was true. Even when Dylan was at negotiation tables with beautiful girls, his gaze never lingered on them,

like a machine with no concept of gender.

Shelly really was something back in the day, to have caught the eye of someone like him.