Chapter 824

He didn’t want her labeled as “the other woman” nor did he wish for her agency to suffer any backlash.

Thus, he and Xiomara orchestrated a spectacle for the online audience.

Despite the sting of Sumner’s harsh words, Lindsey recognized his good intentions.

He had a generous heart and couldn’t bear seeing her downcast.

Yet, with each favor Sumner extended, Lindsey’s discomfort grew.

She feared accumulating a debt of gratitude too vast to ever repay.

Glancing at her watch, she noted the late hour.

After a long stretch and a rub of her aching shoulder, she collected her thoughts and left the office.

Outside, standing by the roadside, Lindsey hoped to hail a taxi when a familiar sedan pulled up.

The window rolled down, revealing Sumner.

Surprised, she instinctively stepped back.

“Looks like you’re burning the midnight oil.

I was just passing through and figured I’d drop you off at your place.

Hop in,” Sumner offered with a friendly smile.

Lindsey bit her lip.

were

didn’t make

to politely decline, she shook her

“I’ll catch a taxi.

That’ll be just fine.

caught

going to decline my offer

Lindsey hesitated.

of you having dinner with Xiomara

a publicity stunt,” Sumner

“I requested photographers.

was just as she

Lindsey cut to

I repay

glanced at

“Actually, I’m famished.

to grab a

Lindsey raised

rather marry me?” Sumner

silent, a

during a media

they were caught having a supper together? That

soothed, noticing

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