Chapter 328

Orson returned to Rupert's side, his voice low. "Mr. Rupert, Ms. Lloyd left on her own."

Rupert was silent for a few moments. "Have someone keep an eye on her."

"Yes, sir. Also..." Orson leaned in and whispered a few words by his ear.

Rupert just nodded, his face unreadable.

He walked over to Bridget, reaching up to pull her bag from the overhead rack. As

an afterthought, he draped his coat around her shoulders.

"It's colder in Mountain City than in Kingstoria," he remarked.

"Mhm," Bridget murmured, cheeks pink and eyes shining with excitement.

People nearby couldn't help but stare, some with obvious envy.

...

Sylvia grabbed her suitcase and found Eloise waiting.

Eloise stood alone.

"Bridget's not coming with us."

figured," Sylvia

broke out

Bridget out of the airport, hand in hand. It looked like a scene

at Sylvia, hugging Rupert's coat tighter and half-hiding her

was too busy shielding Bridget from the press, making

on

"Ms. Eloise, let's go."

our ride should be here soon. Let's head to the hotel, get

can join me for dinner tonight," Eloise

"Sounds good."

At the hotel.

Bridget as they entered

was still basking in his gentle attention, refusing to take off his coat even

cup

a bright smile. "Mr.

up

food

need. You should get some rest," Rupert replied coolly,

Bridget's smile only widened.

her and Eloise's flights and hotel to match his schedule. She'd worried he might be annoyed, but he'd been nothing but attentive the

sure now-Rupert definitely had feelings

up to him, and, seeing he didn't stop her, reached out to help him with his tie. Her heart

she said shyly, "Mr. Rupert, would it be alright if I stayed here

slip off his tie. "Sure. The master bedroom's at the

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