Chapter 36

She couldn’t say no. Nor could she ignore him.

His presence, it was pretty intense.

This was the first time she’d met someone like this in her life, and it left her stumped.

Finishing her water, Chloe put down her cup and walked into the bedroom with her phone in hand.

She decided that from today onwards, she would start fresh, a second life, and she wouldn’t let herself be stuck in a rut anymore.

The next morning Monday

A black Volkswagen was cruising down the wide road.

Yesterday’s rain had left the city’s air feeling fresh

rolled down her window next to the driver’s seat, one hand on the window and the other one steadily

a pair of black thin gloves, and a caramel–colored trench coat wrapped around her slender body. Her hair was tied up at the back of her head, making her look all neat and nifty

poker face, her eyes were cold, but deep inside, there was a bit of sharpness that gave

window, gripped the steering wheel with both

of the car with her keys and bag, a shrill car horn echoed in the underground garage

around, and saw Lance’s Rolls–Royce whizz past her and park in a spot not far away.

saw Lance get out of the car quickly, walk to the passenger side, open the car door, and extend his hand. A pair of delicate white hands landed in his. Keira

brown hair fell in front of her, neatly styled, her makeup flawless. Standing there, she looked up

she turned

‘Chloe

to her. Chloe didn’t stop. She walked up to

closely behind Lance’s

when did you get discharged?

turn around. Her back to them, she said coldly, “What special relationship do we have that I need to inform you?”

stiffened, a mix of embarrassment and complexity Mashing

lip, then

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