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.

at him, puzzled. His voice sounded oddly familiar, too,

deep, mysterious eyes.

down his mask to reveal a charmingly defined face. I chuckled

recognized him. “Mr. Pierce!”

was relieved to discover why his eyes were familiar. After all, I had just met him. He was

Mr. Wright at this morning’s meeting at ATL Empire.

his mask. “It’s late. Let’s go

I did not know his position at ATL Empire, he

exceptional employee.

inconvenient for you?” I hesitated as I glanced at the crowded airport exit. After all, i

familiar with him.

“Do you

He retorted. “If not, let’s just

away without waiting for my response,

to catch up. I thought it

to the city would make it easier for me to find a cab. If I waited until

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all the way to the car that was waiting for him. Finally, I exhaled a sigh

home!

said again, but he didn’t respond.

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

trip, and the atmosphere was heavy. I had hoped that I’d be able to

which would help with future

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