Chapter 22

Before Sylvia could even protest, Naomi had already hopped in her car and sped off.

With a quiet sigh, Sylvia turned to face Julian and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I think it's best to be clear about this. I wasn't really keen on this blind date thing." Julian offered a smile, "Same here. But given the mission Mrs. Naomi assigned us, how about we catch a movie? It's the least we can do to appease our folks." Hearing Julian's suggestion, Sylvia didn't hesitate to agree.

As Julian was booking the tickets on his phone, he casually asked, "Ms. Lloyd, where do you stay? I'll see if there's a cinema close by, make it easier for you to get back later."

Seeing Julian's gentlemanly and considerate demeanor, Sylvia replied truthfully, "I'm currently staying on campus. As long as I can get back by ten, it's fine."

"All set then," Julian confirmed smoothly.

Sylvia, not wanting to take advantage, offered, "How much? I'll pay you back."

Julian looked at her, "Are you really going to do me like that?"

Sylvia offered a compromise, "Then let me buy you a drink."

had booked the wrong time slot. 7:20 pm had

was about to find an excuse to skip the movie when

movie, I'll drive you back. We'll make

of Naomi's constant nagging about settling down, Sylvia helplessly nodded. She had a competition to focus on and didn't want to endure Naomi's lectures on finding a man to "lean

the cinema. Throughout the movie, Sylvia hardly paid attention, frequently checking the time, worried she'd miss

ended, Sylvia urged Julian

it was her illusion,

the time passed by, she got

still worn

just two

his car outside the campus, and as Sylvia was about to open the door, she heard a click - the doors

warmth. He licked his lips, his eyes harboring a predatory gleam. Without wasting a second, Sylvia reached for her phone. She warned, "Unlock the car,

smirked coldly, seemingly unbothered, and lightly tapped the

"Check your phone again."

to find it had turned into a useless

That way, the car

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