When Love Turns Dangerous novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21

“What’s the matter, Clyde? Are you interested in that housekeeper too?” someone asked Clyde meaningfully.

Clyde alidn’t hide his interest in Tara. “Tamalittle

Lance, who had been silent until now, said, “Clyde, we

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know what kind of person you are. Normally, I wouldn’t care how many women you juggle, but keep out

Clyde was well aware that he wasn’t a good man. He felt exposed in front of Jonah and Lance since they knew him so well.

i promise, if I manage to win her over, I’ll definitely change my ways,” Clyde gominely liked Tara. She hadn’t fawned over him for his wealth or status, nor had

given him any seductive looks..

When she looked at him, it was no different from how she would look at an ordinary person. It was the first time he had met a beauty who didn’t use her looks as a weapon especially one in such a lowly position. So be found himself wanting the chance to get closer to her and to understand her better.

Lance didn’t respond. He simply lowered his head to take a sip of wine, the rich flavor spreading across his tongue.

Jonah seemed uninterested in Clyde’s promise. Instead, he glanced at Lance with a meaningful look

This was the first time Clyde had pleaded with the others for the sake of pursuing a woman, Since Tara worked for Lance and the others, he figured that it was best to get their permission to smooth the path ahead

Many of the other heirs present had secretly set their sights on Tara as well, to th

as no

so there was no way they would allow Clyde to get a head start. “Mr. Orville, haven’t you made similar promises before? You’d better not cause trouble for the beautiful housekeeper from earlier.” jettrey nearly laughed at Clyde’s earlier promises to Lance. “Forget whether Mr. Swain believes it. Clyde, do you even believe it yourself?” A playboy like Clyde would be considered loyal if he lasted three months with a woman.

The other heirs chudded in amusement. Clearly, they had long been accustomed to and were fully aware of Clyde’s womanizing ways. Clyde irritably rold them to shut up. “Why wouldn’t I believe it? Can’t a man turn over a new leat?

Jeffrey laughed. “Tumover a new lear? That phrase would trip over itself if applied to you.”

His words imated more teasing from the others.

Clyde ignored them, focusing only on Lance’s and Jonah’s responses. But no matter how long he waited, they remained silent.

“Lance, don’t believe a word Clyde says. You know what I’m like. Introduce her to me, and I won’t let her down.”

“What’s your deal? Why should they introduce her to you? I saw her first!”

“Damn! Are you guys fighting over hurt? Mr. Swain, pick me first. I’m not a player”

Josh’s expression grew colder than usual as he icily cut them off. “Enough”

The bickering men immediately fell silent. In terms of business and social status, Jonah was far above them. They teared him somewhat, as his methods were not only subtle but also infallible

of the housekeepers offered. “What do you guys think she is? Some object you can control at will?

Lance ser his glass on the tray one of

His words made the other heirs too guilty to argue. No matter how much they liked her, she was just a housekeeper. And no matter how beautiful she was, it couldn’t change the fact that she belonged to the lower rungs of society.

The money they casually tossed around might be more than she would eam in a lifetime.

Lance knew these men all too well. They were outstanding in business but emotionally promiscuous. Therefore, he wouldn’t give them a single chance to approach Tara. Although her disliked her, he didn’t want to see her get hurt

per Walker of the Walker family.

Just when try thought that Jonah’s and Lance’s refusal couldn’t be clearer, the most unexpected person stepped forward–Jasper

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