Lester shrugged off his coat and draped it over her shoulders. "You've had a few drinks, so don't stand out here in the cold. Let me drive you home."

Sylvia smiled and shook her head. "That's sweet, but what about Reese?"

"She'll be fine—she's got Mr. Rupert with her," Lester said, nodding toward the parking lot.

Sylvia glanced over. Sure enough, Reese was waving goodbye, her arm hooked around Rupert's. Fay trailed along after them, looking a bit awkward.

Out of politeness, Sylvia lifted her hand in return. Just then, a chilly gust blew straight at her, making her sway on her feet.

Lester reached out and steadied her. "You alright?"

Sylvia shook her head with a little laugh. "I'm fine, really."

"Come on, don't play tough." Lester leaned in, his voice low and gentle. "My car's right over there."

She nodded, not arguing this time, letting him guide her away.

As they turned to leave, Sylvia could feel someone's eyes on her—a gaze sharp and unreadable, lingering like a shadow. She didn't look back. She just slipped into Lester's car and let the night close behind them.

***

On the other side of the lot, Reese tugged on Rupert's arm. "Mr. Rupert, it's freezing. Can we go?"

"Fay's car got towed, so she's catching a ride with us," Rupert said, his voice cool and distant.

Fay followed nervously, her


immediately. Reese was about to ask why

"Sir, the staff took care of

change. "Someone who didn't understand their

it, but Fay was shaking beside her, barely holding

Fay

jabbed at her phone

would see Sylvia's true colors

this just proves how cunning Sylvia

***

had insisted on pushing her and Rupert together, and it definitely seemed like she had

Lester beside her,

and raised an eyebrow. "You want to

nodded, a little


along with Reese to my family's house.

was really interested,

blind date, Lester said with

belongs to s

imagine a guy

And the girl didn't even seem to know who you

smirked. "You really want

chin on

his thumb toward

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255