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."

to enter the cinema that Julian realized he had booked the wrong time slot. 7:20 pm had mistakenly become 8:20 pm. With the movie running over an hour, making it back to campus in time

about to find an excuse to skip the movie when

not far from your campus. After the movie, I'll drive you back. We'll make it in time. Otherwise, our folks will start asking questions

to focus on and didn't

Sylvia hardly paid attention, frequently checking the time, worried she'd miss her curfew

as the movie ended, Sylvia urged Julian

way back to campus, unsure of if it was her illusion, Sylvia felt that Julian seemed to

as the time passed by,

however, still worn

just

about to open the door, she heard a click - the doors

eyes devoid of any 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, or I'm calling the police

seemingly unbothered, and lightly tapped

"Check your phone again."

at her phone to find it had turned into a useless brick

signal jammer. That way, the

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