Richard’s sudden appearance caught Tiffany off guard. He stood beside her, holding an umbrella that shielded them both. His other arm was securely wrapped around her waist to pull her closer, ensuring she stayed dry.

A sleek black car, unmistakably from the Hampton family, zoomed up and stopped boldly at the arena’s entrance. Richard softly chuckled as Tiffany remained in a daze and gently patted her waist. “Get in.”

His deep, magnetic voice left no room for hesitation, and Tiffany slipped into the car without a second thought.

Sandra’s previously smug expression turned sour. “That’s Richard Hampton-the most influential man in Lovell City! When did Tiffany connect with the Hampton family?’ Her thoughts raced.

‘And he’s Kenneth’s uncle!’ The realization made Sandra glance nervously at Kenneth.

“Kenneth…” Sandra began.

“I’ll take you home, Kenneth cut her off before she could continue.

Kenneth’s tone was icy, seething with frustration. He was still reeling from Tiffany’s earlier insults, and now, seeing her so closely involved with Richard made his blood boil.

Sandra bit her lip, the earlier charm of Kenneth now paling in comparison to the memory of Richard’s striking appearance.

While Kenneth and Sandra wrestled with their own thoughts, Tiffany already regretted her impulsive decision to get into Richard’s car. ‘What was I thinking? Why did I just jump into his car like that?’

The ride was silent until Tiffany cleared her throat and broke the awkward tension. “Mr. Richard, how’s your injury?”

stifle a laugh. However, his amusement vanished when he noticed Richard’s

Richard asked through gritted teeth, his

indicating

he was only seven years older than Tiffany, he

address, Tiffany swiftly shifted the

returning the favor for tending to my injuries and saving me

pang of guilt. ‘Did he notice the bow I

with a teasing grin. “Hey, you’re the

demeanor toward relationships. Now that Richard. seemed interested in someone for the first time, Sidney saw it as his

guard, Tiffany instinctively replied, “Oh, I’m very

speechless at their

he chuckled. ‘Her calm and straightforward answer is just too

She couldn’t quite place where she had seen him before

voice taking on a teasing

Richard was. He was so near that she was practically pinned in the corner of the car, surrounded by the faint, pleasant scent he wore. The proximity felt uncomfortably intimate, and

Tiffany whispered, “I’m running out of space

silent, his eyes locked on her with curiosity, scrutiny, and a touch

temperament. Up close, she could feel the unpredictability radiating off

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