Chapter 39 The Encounter at the Airport

I gasped and closed my eyes while bracing for the impact. But the next second, I felt my body embraced

and almost drifting.

I could hear gasps and applause while I trembled. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in the arms of a

tall man, wrapped in his firm, masculine presence.

He wore a black mask and was staring at me intensely. Something about his eyes seemed familiar. I held

on to his arm as I stared back at him.

He put me down and steadied me without saying a word. His eyes shifted to my hands on his arm, I

quickly pulled it away and smiled awkwardly. “I’m sorry! Thank you!”

Another person had picked up my luggage and brought it to me, saying, “You should be careful! That was

a close call. Thankfully, this gentleman was quick!”

I nodded at the man. “Thank you so much!”

“Where are you headed?” His voice sounded husky.

oddly familiar, too, I observed the composed man

deep, mysterious eyes.

confusion and pulled down his mask to reveal a charmingly defined face.

recognized him.

eyes were familiar. After all, I had

this morning’s meeting at ATL Empire.

mask. “It’s late.

and decisive. Though I did not know his position at ATL Empire, he

exceptional employee.

you?” I hesitated as I glanced at the

very familiar with

“Do you

another way to leave?” He retorted. “If not, let’s just

waiting for

luggage and jogged to catch up. I thought it was best not

me to find a cab. If I waited

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was waiting for him. Finally, I exhaled a sigh of relief–I could go

home!

you, Mr. Pierce!” I said

drive, he made a phone call to report that his departure was delayed.

heavy. I had hoped that I’d be able to know him

which would help with

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