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.

a careful touch, Lindsey opened the passenger door and

ordinary man, but the sight of

from earlier that day, Lindsey decided to

business

Domenic answered, his

Lindsey’s spirits falter.

sparing with words, much like when they first

barrier that seemed to

Was he deliberately keeping her from learning too much about

at the

but stormy with a coldness that seemed

you mad at me?” she asked in

Domenic replied curtly, not even giving her a glance as he started

Lips together, looking out the window in a

hand on the steering wheel, guiding the

down the road, surrounded by an oppressive

at the resort’s lounge,

Lindsey off? Why are

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