Chapter 197

Julian got out of the driver’s seat, smiling.

“Mr. Lambert happened to see you dining with Mr. Campbell from Evergreen Biotech. Seeing Ms. Yeomans had a bit to drink, he followed to make sure everything was okay.”

“Well, I didn’t drink much. I just felt a little light–headed from the breeze.” Audrey smiled, then said to Ryan, “I’ve arrived home safely. You should also go back and rest early.”

As Audrey tried to walk away, she could not move her feet. She realized her heel was stuck in a manhole cover.

Ryan noticed it, and as he approached from the other side of the car, Audrey had already taken off her shoe.

With one hand holding onto the car, she bent down to reach for her shoe, revealing her delicate ankles with wounds from the high heels.

Just as Audrey pulled her shoe out of the manhole, she was suddenly lifted up.

She exclaimed and wrapped her arms around Ryan’s neck. “Mr. Lambert

“Your foot is injured. I’ll take you upstairs.” Ryan carried Audrey up the steps, asking,” Do you have a first aid kit at home? If not, I’ll have Julian go buy one.”

quickly, then added, “But I can walk up by myself. It’s okay, we’re already here anyway.”

opened the door for them and

She dared not even look

she still felt

was dressed in formal attire,

signs of strain from carrying

in the elevator walls, meeting his eyes beneath his gold–rimmed

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red, and she tightened her grip on

why so many socialites and top–tier celebrities had

because of Ryan’s looks and wealth but also his mature demeanor, which provided a strong sense of security.

as the elevator reached their

at the entrance.”

carried Audrey to the door and asked,

the two kids,” Audrey replied.

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