He finally pulled over, stepped out, and lit a cigarette.

As he inhaled amidst the city lights, his turmoil began to subside.

Years had taught him to manage his emotions quickly.

His exterior remained calm, but a deep-seated loneliness within him had been growing.

It was Lindsey who had penetrated his closely guarded heart, and now, the fear of losing her grew significant.

Having spent a considerable amount of time alone on the road, Domenic reached the entrance of the hot spring resort.

As he approached, his usual calm demeanor returned.

“Your car…” Lindsey, trailing behind Domenic, halted in front of a silver-gray Bugatti.

The car’s license plate caught her attention, and she found herself momentarily transfixed.

“It belongs to my boss,” Domenic said, his tone nonchalant.

He then opened the driver’s side door and settled into the seat.

door and

employer was no ordinary man, but the sight of the car confirmed he must be

from earlier that day, Lindsey decided to

of business does your

his

Lindsey’s spirits falter.

words,

invisible barrier that seemed to keep others at a

engage in conversation with her? Was he deliberately keeping her from learning too much about his life

glanced at

face was handsome but stormy with a coldness that seemed to

at me?” she

a glance as he started the car

hands and pressed her Lips together, looking out the

steering wheel, guiding

down the

the resort’s lounge, Sumner ran

weren’t you supposed to see Lindsey off? Why are you back

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