Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Chapter 244

By the time Winnie got to the courtyard, Harold had already made the necessary preparations and was standing by the car, waiting for her.

As soon as he saw her, he broke into a smile. “Good morning, Ms. Vivian. Did you get a good night’s sleep?”

“Hello, Mr. Horton,” Winnie replied cordially before rubbing her temples. “I didn’t sleep well. I had a bit too much to drink.”

“Ah, my apologies. I shouldn’t have drunk so much with you last night. If I had known, I’d have stopped you.”

“No, it’s not your fault, Mr. Horton,” Winnie hurriedly explained while waving her hand. “I was the one who wanted to drink, so please don’t blame yourself. I’ll feel better with some fresh air. Anyway, which car should I take?”

“Well, if you don’t mind, you can always join me in mine. I can guarantee your safety in it,” Harold said as he pointed at an armored car behind him.

Winnie had long noticed the vehicle when she stepped into the courtyard. It was undoubtedly an impregnable fortress, but accepting Harold’s offer would also mean she couldn’t pull any tricks under his watchful eye.

With all that in mind, she immediately shook her head. “No. I have a terrible headache, and getting some fresh air along the way would be good. I won’t be able to enjoy your ride today, Mr. Horton, but I’m sure there will be other chances.”

“Sure,” Harold said gently, chuckling as he did. “We’ll save it for the next time, then. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future.”

“Exactly!” Winnie said with a nod before gesturing at a military jeep behind Harold. “I think I’ll take that one. Even when I’m wearing the hood, I’ll still be able to get some fresh air.”

Harold glanced in the direction Winnie was pointing and smiled approvingly.

“You have impeccable taste, Ms. Vivian! That car is also one of my favorites, and it rides smoothly even on rough terrain. I hope you don’t mind the hood. All my friends had to wear it at the start too. Of course, we can do without it once we’ve gotten to know each other better.”

Smiling faintly, Winnie took a hood from Harold’s subordinate without hesitation. “I understand. I’ll put it on myself. I don’t want you guys ruining my hair.”

“You sure do take great care of your looks, Ms. Vivian.”

“Oh, yes. I can lose my head, but I can’t mess up my hair,” Winnie casually replied as she put on the hood and took a deep breath. “Done. Let’s go.”

Ever the gentleman, Harold smiled and gently placed Winnie’s hand on his forearm. “Here, Ms. Vivian. You can hold onto my arm.”

Winnie thanked Harold and quickly fell into step beside him.

However, right before she was about to get into the car, Winnie suddenly stopped in her tracks.

“Hang on!”

Harold instantly furrowed his brow. “What’s the matter, Ms. Vivian? Is there something wrong?”

“There is, indeed!” Winnie exclaimed. Before anyone else could react, she pulled her hand away from the man and removed her hood.

Everything happened so fast that Harold and his subordinates were shocked. The more vigilant ones had already trained their guns on Winnie.

When she saw the scene before her, Winnie knitted her eyebrows together in annoyance.

She scanned the faces in the crowd, and her gaze finally came to rest on Harold’s.

Harold had curled his lips back into a smile. “What’s wrong?”

Despite his gentle demeanor, he made no effort to get his subordinates to lower their guns.

think you’re being overcautious, Mr. Horton?

Harold remarked, still grinning away. “In that case, why don’t you enlighten me,

get on his knees and beg me for forgiveness! Didn’t you promise me that last night, Mr. Horton? Has it

In all honesty, Ms. Vivian, I’ve asked him along, but he turned me down. He’s one of my good friends, so I

Horton?” Winnie scoffed. “Between you and Chris, who has

to such lengths,

or not. If you behave similarly and go back on your word after our discussion to work together, then I don’t

around and

seeing the scene unfold in front of them, Harold’s subordinate immediately aimed his gun at the back

Winnie slowly turned around and stared Harold

think I’m someone who fears death, Mr. Horton? If I

next second, Winnie launched

what was happening,

she expertly took the gun apart

gestured for the rest of his subordinates to put their guns

you that determined to get

do you still not get it, Mr. Horton? I couldn’t care less about Chris or anyone else, for that matter. All I want is for you to

danger and her ability to dismantle a gun, he also couldn’t deny that he was shocked

the same time? More importantly, why would she lose her cool over a man? Then again, I guess people with such feisty personalities are

this instance! Even if he refuses, do whatever it takes to haul him over!” Harold ordered before smiling and turning to Winnie. “Will this do, Ms. Vivian? Rest assured that

territory, Mr. Horton, but now that we’re working together, I’d prefer it if you stopped

replied without missing a beat. “I’ve given you my promise,

hummed in acknowledgment and

appeared

he noticed Winnie but

his didn’t go unnoticed by

Hal. You were looking for me?” Christopher

serious as he

your skills and reflexes, you’re the only one I can trust to protect her. That’s why I want you to accompany her on this trip.

lips and refused to answer. Oh, come on! I

Christopher and whispered into his ear, “Hey, I’ll

finally spoke. “Okay. I’ll do my best to protect Ms. Vivian for you,

his arm. “Go on, then.

walking toward Winnie,

eyes when

a derisive snort and slapped him hard across the face, much

to use a lot of strength,

at the sight of it,

Winnie scolded before grabbing the hood

as she wore her hood, Harold walked toward

glared at Winnie with pure hatred

vengeance, any doubts that he used to have about their relationship were

enemies

had to follow the rules by wearing a thick hood that

an open-top jeep, there was still a lot of space and freedom for Winnie to pull

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