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?”

at her formality, while Sidney couldn’t help but stifle a laugh.

I really seem that old-fashioned?” Richard asked through gritted teeth, his narrowing at

head vigorously, indicating it

son of the Hampton family, born later in his father’s life. Though he was only seven years older than Tiffany, he belonged to

swiftly shifted the conversation. “Thank you for helping

“Just returning the favor for tending

of guilt. ‘Did he notice the bow I tied?’ she wondered, not

grin. “Hey, you’re the first girl to

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

instinctively replied, “Oh, I’m very

speechless at

other hand, Sidney burst into laughter again, thumping the steering wheel as he chuckled. ‘Her calm and straightforward answer is just too adorable. Couldn’t she at least.

sense of familiarity. She couldn’t quite place where she had seen him before and

in closer, his voice taking on a teasing edge.

in the corner of the car,

Tiffany whispered, “I’m running out of

her with curiosity, scrutiny, and a touch of

as she recalled hearing about Richard’s unpredictable temperament. Up close, she could feel the unpredictability radiating off him, making

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