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 that someone’s missing. Must

case, why don’t you enlighten me, Ms. Vivian? Who’s

Where’s Chris? I said I wanted him to get on his knees and beg me for

wide as realization dawned upon him. “Oh, you meant Chris! In all honesty, Ms. Vivian, I’ve asked him along, but he turned me

scoffed. “Between you and Chris, who has more authority here? How can

at Chris last night, Ms. Vivian. Why go to such lengths, though? Don’t

the one to judge whether my method works or not. If you behave similarly

that, she turned around and prepared to

of them, Harold’s subordinate

turned around and stared Harold in the

death, Mr. Horton? If I did, I wouldn’t have gone into

Winnie launched her

time Harold and his subordinates realized what was happening, Winnie was already clutching the

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

he gestured for the

determined to get

care less about

Harold was impressed by Winnie’s courage in the face of danger and her ability to dismantle a gun, he also couldn’t deny that he was shocked at

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

over!” Harold ordered before smiling and turning to Winnie. “Will this do, Ms. Vivian? Rest assured

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

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

hummed in acknowledgment and

appeared

he noticed Winnie but quickly recomposed

didn’t go

were looking for me?”

as he patted

her. That’s why I want you to accompany her on this trip. Do whatever it takes to keep her safe even

lips and refused to answer. Oh, come on! I know Harold’s

hugged Christopher and whispered into his

and finally spoke. “Okay.

on his arm. “Go on, then. You and Ms. Vivian will be riding in that

walking toward Winnie, who

couldn’t help but narrow her eyes when she saw

hood, she gave a derisive snort and slapped him hard across the

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

winced at the sight of it,

grabbing

walked toward Christopher and gave him a comforting

the contrary, glared at

saw how the two of them hated each other with a vengeance, any doubts that he used to have about their relationship were now

like that, the two enemies

rules by wearing a thick

jeep, there was still a lot of space and freedom for Winnie

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