Chapter 50

“No way, Brandon,” Sophia said softly but firmly, “Moving back here was already my bottom line, Brandon. Don’t push

me.”

Brandon’s eyes were fixed on her, but he said nothing.

Sophia stood her ground too.

Their gazes met in mid-air.

Eventually, Brandon was the first to throw in the towel. “Let’s head back.”

Sophia gave a small nod, not wanting to argue over it anymore.

She pushed open the car door and stepped out, turning to see Brandon doing the same.

Brandon hit the electronic lock to secure the car and walked around the front toward her. “Let’s go.”

Sophia nodded lightly. “Yeah.”

With that, she headed toward the elevator bay.

Brandon, originally at her side ready to walk with her, froze as a stocky figure caught his eye. He quickly draped his arm over Sophia’s shoulder, subtly sidestepping towards a pillar.

Sophia looked at him, puzzled.

Brandon gave her a zip it look, glancing casually over his shoulder.

Instinctively following his gaze, Sophia also looked back and saw two men who had just gotten out of their car and were heading towards their elevator bay.

was tall and thin, the other short and portly, both in their fifties

didn’t know their connection to

staying as a guest and the staff didn’t seem to know him, and how Susan had

were heading straight

pillar where Brandon and Sophia were hiding was tight – it would be hard not to bump into each other if they

portly one’s gaze swept in their direction, Brandon pulled Sophia towards him, pushing her against the wall. He raised his

After a moment’s hesitation, her arms suddenly rose, wrapping tightly around Brandon’s neck. Her jacket sleeve covered his head, and she tiptoed, mimicking a passionate kiss, even tightening her hold on Brandon’s neck as the portly man’s gaze collided with the

close, and with her

instinctively

eyes were deep, scarily

but Brandon tightened his grip

his tall companion glanced at the passionately kissing couple, looked away out of politeness, and walked past with a shake of their heads

elevator doors opened

slowed and eventually

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and after a brief pause, they simultaneously looked away and let go of each other,

aside.

“Sorry.”

“Sorry.”

spoke at the same

go up. Brandon

gave a light “Mhm” and followed

up until the elevator stopped

followed him inside. After watching him close the door, she turned to him. “Who were those

goes by the name Darcy,” Brandon said, looking at her with no intention of hiding it. “There’s been a bit of trouble with the hotel here, and I came over without telling anyone. Didn’t want to spook

nodded. “Oh, I

back there, he added, his eyes still

under his gaze, Sophia

just

he didn’t pursue the

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