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?”

couldn’t help but stifle a laugh. However, his amusement vanished when he noticed Richard’s stern glare in the rearview

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

her head vigorously, indicating it wasn’t

Though he was only seven years older than Tiffany, he belonged to her father’s generation

the conversation. “Thank you for helping

smile. “Just returning the favor for tending to my

fell silent, feeling a pang of guilt. ‘Did he notice the bow I

around with a teasing grin. “Hey, you’re the first girl to ride in Richard’s car.

interested in someone for the first time, Sidney saw it as his

instinctively replied, “Oh,

momentarily speechless at their

as he chuckled. ‘Her calm and straightforward answer is just too adorable. Couldn’t she at least. pretend to be excited or

She couldn’t quite place where she had seen him

in closer, his voice taking on a teasing edge. “Enjoying

aware of how close 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 she couldn’t help but feel a little

nowhere to retreat, Tiffany whispered, “I’m running out

with curiosity, scrutiny, and a touch of

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

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