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.

being overcautious, Mr. Horton? I’ve only just realized

grinning away. “In that case, why

of you, Mr. Horton. Where’s Chris? I said I wanted him to get on his knees and beg me for forgiveness! Didn’t you promise me that last night, Mr. Horton? Has it slipped your

upon him. “Oh, you meant Chris! In all honesty, Ms. Vivian, I’ve asked him along, but he turned me down. He’s one of my good friends, so I don’t

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

Ms. Vivian. Why go to such lengths, though? Don’t you know that forcing things to happen seldom provides

not. If you behave similarly and go back on your word after

she turned around

subordinate

slowly turned around and

someone who fears death, Mr. Horton? If I

Winnie launched her

his subordinates realized what was happening, Winnie was already clutching the

ten seconds later, she expertly took the gun apart and dropped its parts

was no longer smiling as he gestured for the rest of

determined to get

chuckled. “Why do you still not get it, Mr. Horton? I couldn’t care less about Chris or anyone else, for that

by Winnie’s courage in the face of danger and her ability to dismantle

same time? More importantly, why would she lose her cool over a man? Then

Chris here 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 I, Harold Horton, would never go back on my word. I merely assumed you had lost interest in Chris after last

smile. “I know this is your territory, Mr. Horton, but now that we’re working together,

“I’ve given you my promise, so it’s only

hummed in acknowledgment and

Christopher appeared and strode toward

noticed Winnie but quickly recomposed

didn’t

You were looking for

serious as he patted

can trust to protect her. That’s why I want you to accompany her on this trip. Do whatever it

answer. Oh, come on! I know Harold’s only bullsh*tting

any more time, Harold hugged Christopher and whispered into his ear, “Hey, I’ll make it up to you,

finally spoke.

“Go on, then. You and Ms. Vivian will

right!” Christopher said before walking toward Winnie,

eyes when she

to put on her hood, she gave a derisive snort and slapped him hard

were putting on an act in front of Harold, Winnie made sure to use a lot of strength, to the point

winced at the sight of

ungrateful sc*mbag!” Winnie scolded before grabbing the

wore her hood, Harold walked

at

them hated each other with a vengeance, any doubts that he used

like that, the two enemies got

rules by wearing a thick hood that obscured

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

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