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."

Sylvia replied,

a commotion broke out

It looked like a scene straight out of a celebrity tabloid-paparazzi, flashes,

tighter and half-hiding her face

busy shielding Bridget from

grip on her suitcase

"Ms. Eloise, let's go."

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

me for dinner tonight," Eloise said,

"Sounds good."

At the hotel.

finally let go of Bridget

in his gentle attention, refusing to take off his coat even

poured a cup of

it to him with a bright smile. "Mr.

up

some food ordered. soon."

You should get some rest," Rupert

Bridget's smile only widened.

why she'd arranged her and Eloise's flights and hotel to match his schedule. She'd worried he might be annoyed,

definitely

didn't stop her, reached out

would it be alright if I stayed here and

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

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