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.

voice sounded oddly familiar, too, I

deep, mysterious eyes.

confusion and pulled down his mask to reveal

when I recognized him. “Mr. Pierce!”

to discover why his eyes were familiar. After all, I had

at this morning’s

“It’s

did not know his position at ATL Empire, he must be an

exceptional employee.

you?” I hesitated as I

familiar with

“Do you

retorted. “If not, let’s just go together.”

waiting for my

I thought it was best not to be

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

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way to the car that was waiting for him. Finally,

home!

Pierce!” I said again, but he didn’t

drive, he made a phone call to

the entire trip, and the atmosphere was heavy. I had

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