Chapter 449:

Oliver didn’t bother responding. He returned to the car, shut the door with a decisive click, and fastened his seatbelt. Without another glance at Emilio, he merged into the steady flow of traffic.

Inside the car, Kristopher reached out to touch Carrie’s forehead with the back of his hand. Finding her temperature normal, he let out a small breath of relief. That’s when his eyes fell on the phone lying forgotten on the carpeted floor.

At some point, Albin’s call had ended, but Kristopher showed no interest in finding out who Katrina was. He simply picked up the phone and tucked it into his pocket without a second thought.

Seeing the call cut off abruptly, Albin assumed Kristopher was busy and decided not to call back. He had only meant to tease Kristopher a bit, a little revenge for the sarcastic jabs Kristopher had thrown about his gift the last time they spoke. But noticing Kristopher preoccupied, Albin chose to let it go for now.

Turning his attention to Camille, who was cross-legged and absorbed in a game, Albin leaned over, resting his head on her lap. “Babe, what’s the deal with Carrie being so impressive? Why keep it under wraps all this time?”

shoved him off. “Not everyone’s like Kristopher, flaunting everything they’ve

Kristopher’s defense. “Kristopher doesn’t brag—he’s just too brilliant to keep under the radar.

for words, but his last statement handed her the perfect comeback. Giving him a look that screamed “idiot,” she shot back,

left with

was found fast asleep, comfortably nestled in her seat. Kristopher lingered in the car momentarily, observing her. Seeing she showed

a start, her eyes fluttering open. “Are we home already?

as Soren’s name lit

hardened at the sight of her phone. Irritated, he said, “Does Soren not know it’s late? You should be collaborating on a project, not

call. She threw off the blanket and moved to exit the car

it over her again. Without

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