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.

overcautious, Mr. Horton? I’ve only

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

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

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

you kidding me, Mr. Horton?” Winnie scoffed. “Between you and Chris, who has more authority here? How can

out at Chris last night, Ms. Vivian. Why go to such

“Mr. Horton, I’ll be the one to judge whether my method works or not. If you behave similarly and go back on your word after

around and prepared to

them, Harold’s subordinate immediately aimed his gun at the back of

slowly turned around

Mr. Horton? If I did, I

second, Winnie

was happening, Winnie was already clutching the gun previously aimed at

she expertly took the gun apart and dropped its parts

Harold was no longer smiling as he gestured for the rest of his subordinates to put

you that determined to get

Mr. Horton? I couldn’t care less about Chris

in the face of danger and her ability to dismantle a gun, he also couldn’t deny that

she so calm and impulsive at the same time? More importantly, why would she lose her cool over a man? Then again,

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

this is your territory, Mr. Horton, but now that we’re working together, I’d prefer it if

well, then,” Harold replied without missing a beat. “I’ve given you my promise, so it’s only right that I

acknowledgment and said nothing

long after, Christopher appeared

noticed Winnie but quickly recomposed

that action of his didn’t go

were looking

serious as he patted the

I can trust to protect her. That’s why I

and refused to answer. Oh, come

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

sucked in a deep breath and finally spoke. “Okay. I’ll do my best to protect

his arm. “Go

walking toward Winnie,

narrow her eyes when she

derisive snort and slapped him hard across the

an act in front of Harold, Winnie made sure to use a lot of strength, to

at the sight of it, but Christopher

an ungrateful sc*mbag!” Winnie scolded before grabbing the hood

hood, Harold walked toward Christopher and gave him a

glared at Winnie with pure hatred and

vengeance, any doubts

two enemies got into the same

to follow the rules by wearing a thick hood

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

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