Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You’re A Zillionaire Heiress

Chapter 509

Chapter 509: Carl Turner emerged, the embodiment of refined elegance, his gold-rimmed glasses lending him a scholarly air.

His polite yet distant voice filled the air.

Miss Cruz, why on earth are you on foot? Didnt you have a driver arranged? Carl, tall and impeccably dressed, exuded a sophistication starkly different from Rhys type of charm.

Ettas eyes shimmered with intrigue as she recalled Lindsays words, describing Carl as the most promising heir of the esteemed Turner family.

Mr.

Turner, are you on your way out? Etta averted her eyes modestly, a playful giggle escaping her lips while her long eyelashes concealed the calculating twinkle beneath.

With feigned simplicity, she added, Oh, about why I went on foot, its rather complicated, actually.

Before Carl had a chance to speak, she continued with a touch of distress, I hadnt anticipated the vastness of this place.

I fear I may be late for my class… Pausing, she nibbled on her lower lip anxiously.

Mr.

Turner, would it be too much to ask for a lift? Just to a spot where I can hail a taxi.

I wouldnt dream of imposing on you to drive me all the way to Baythorn University.

refuse? Carl, embodying the quintessential gentleman, gestured toward his car, instructing

Etta hesitated, feigning reluctance.

Oh, thats very kind of

really, its not necessary… No trouble at all, Carl responded

soon mentioned he had to prepare for an imminent international symposium, subtly hinting at

a nod, he slipped on his headphones and retreated into a serene silence for the duration

sat in quiet reflection, not daring to break

marked by an air of cultivated

arrived at the university, she

Turner, Im deeply grateful.

my pleasure to repay your kindness with lunch at your

Etta a ride, as it had interfered with his schedule and seemed somewhat

of mind, causing his calm

voice, he declared, Miss Cruz,

that anyone else would have gladly

this, Etta

she mentioned captured

this mean youre extending an invitation

was aware of Carls eagerness to visit the Sanderson family, but she had already plotted to have the

a man and sticking to her carefully laid plans, Etta

men, were

well that