Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

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.

His voice sounded oddly familiar, too, I observed

deep, mysterious eyes.

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

recognized him.

his eyes were familiar. After all, I had just met him. He was

at this morning’s meeting

mask. “It’s late. Let’s

know his position at

exceptional employee.

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

familiar with him.

“Do you

to leave?” He retorted. “If not,

for my response,

jogged to catch up. I thought

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

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

home!

Mr. Pierce!” I said again,

phone call

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

help with future projects.