Chapter 1163

“No need, the subway is really convenient,” Emily quickly explained as she caught up. “Besides, if I ride in your car on my first day of work and someone sees it, it might start unnecessary gossip.”

Charlie scoffed. “What gossip? Even if you’re the woman I fancy and you’re assigned to work with me, who dares to judge?”

Emily was taken aback, her cheeks flushing. She looked down and whispered, “You might not care, but I do.”

Charlie regretted; he had blurted them out without much thought.

When the elevator arrived, he strode in..

Seeing that Emily was still standing there, he reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her into the elevator.

As soon as Emily entered, she immediately took a step back to maintain distance.

Charlie, expressionless, spoke softly: “Work ran late today; just ride with me. From now on, I won’t meddle in your affairs. Don’t overthink it; I’m just doing this so Kya won’t worry about you at home.”

Emily nodded gratefully and said, “Thank you!”

time, a driver was at the wheel. With the driver there, the atmosphere was even more awkward.

with the women around him were anything but normal. Surely, this driver would assume she was

just tried to keep her

on the phone,

her leaning against the car door “You’ll

Emily froze, embarrassed.

you that scared of me? Am I going

her head. “Not fear, respect!”

think I’d believe that?”

didn’t sit well with him. He even started missing the Emily who would stand up to

would still stand up to him now!

didn’t respond, and Charlie didn’t bother her again.

with Charlie

asking why she hadn’t come home yet. Was

whispered, “Don’t worry, I’ll be

up, Charlie turned to her and asked her, “Was that

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