Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 867

The scar-faced man reached over and scratched her chin. “Of course I know. But don’t you get the feeling there’s someone in this room tonight who doesn’t belong?”

May’s brows knit together as she glanced over at the three people standing a little ways from the table.

Clara was already bracing herself to make a move when the boss suddenly spoke up. “Jules is someone important. I’m just curious—who’s this person taking his place tonight?”

Clara let out a silent sigh of relief. So, the masked guy in front of her—was he also a gatecrasher?

Her heart pounded. Could it be Dylan?

But the man’s build was all wrong. If it were Dylan, she would’ve known instantly.

Just as she was puzzling it out, the man slowly took off his mask.

The scar-faced man looked genuinely surprised, then frowned. “Jules? It really is you. But why—”

The man just touched his own throat, hinting at an injury.

The scar-faced man gave a relieved laugh. “Just as long as you’re not Dylan. The old man warned us over and over—Dylan would do anything to get in. That kid means the world to him.”

The man—Jules—spoke up, his voice rough. “Where’s your best experiment?”

But the scar-faced man didn’t bring it out. Instead, he stared at Jules. “Who hurt your throat, Jules?”

“None of your business. I’ll give you a billion. Sell me the experiment.”

The scar-faced man was quiet for a few moments. Then he stood up. “Alright, alright, Jules. Money’s never an issue for you. Quick and easy. May, take Jules to see the experiment.”

At the same time, Charles grabbed hold of May.

The scar-faced man just watched, totally unfazed.

Clara’s nerves were on edge until May scoffed, “You really don’t get it, do you? You think the boss cares about my life or Jules’s?”

As soon as she finished, gunfire erupted all around them—so many shots there was nowhere to hide.

Clara had thought having hostages would make the scar-faced man back off, but he didn’t hesitate at all.