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

in hand. It looked like a

half-hiding her face in the collar.

too busy shielding Bridget from the

her grip on

"Ms. Eloise, let's go."

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

dinner tonight,"

"Sounds good."

At the hotel.

go of Bridget as they entered

take off his coat even

cup

with a bright smile. "Mr. Rupert, you must be

up

food ordered.

You should get some rest," Rupert replied coolly, loosening his

Bridget's smile only widened.

hotel to match his schedule. She'd worried he might be annoyed, but he'd been

sure now-Rupert definitely had feelings

out to help him with

courage, she said shyly, "Mr. Rupert, would it be alright if

looked down, allowing her to slip off his tie. "Sure. The master bedroom's

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