As soon as Arthur entered the car, the bodyguard driving immediately sat up straight and put on a serious face.

Meanwhile, Emily, who had seen Arthur getting into Sophia’s car, was seething. It was too bad that the cars had already started moving. Otherwise, she would have demanded he move to her car instead.

After entering the car, Arthur closed his eyes as though he was going to take a nap. The afternoon sun splayed across his face, emphasizing the elegant and refined features of his handsome face.

He did not say a single word, which caused the air inside the car to feel awkward and heavy. Everyone could feel an immense yet silent pressure bearing down on them.

All giddy joy had fled Sophia’s mind. Why was he even here?

After half an hour of driving, they finally arrived at a dense forest. The remaining parts of their journey would lead them along dirt paths instead of paved roads.

so the ride turned bumpy.

Large trees lined both sides of the road, providing them shade and turning the summer heat into a breezy spring air.

With the fortune teller leading the way, the train of cars successfully navigated through the mountain roads ahead of them. Sophia’s heart was pounding the entire time. When the slope reached nearly 60 degrees, her hand flung out to grasp at another arm in panic.

arm belonged

going to be fine,” he said

She was beyond herself with fear. Just then, the

and fell to her knees as she began puking. She had been raised in luxury. The ride up the mountains had been

Sophia handed

shot Sophia a glare. Was Sophia

for

protested. Why did she come along? All she

do we have

so,”

said to Emily.

and call, she hurriedly nodded. “Yes, I am

not go. Sophia. Stay with me,” Emily suddenly said. She

with Arthur. She had to

the young bodyguard Sophia had a crush on, “you’ll be staying behind to take care of Miss

Alistair

that case, I’m going with you too,” Emily spat out through gritted teeth, filled to the brim with frustration.

have a tough climb ahead

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