Chapter 284

Soren entered the car from the other side, studied me for a moment, and nodded. “Of course, Miss Jones. It seems I’ve underestimated you.”

I flashed a grin. Was he teasing me?

If we had to be together…

Our social standings were bound to clash. But I had to match him in competence and charisma, right? What else could I offer to capture his attention?

The truth, though, was that no matter how hard I tried, I didn’t think I could measure up to him in either of those areas. The best I could do was minimize the gap between us, so I wouldn’t become a burden.

The streets teemed with activity. Fireworks lit the sky. The car crawled toward the riverside, slowed to a near stop by the heavy traffic.

Less than a mile and a half from my place, yet half an hour later, we hadn’t made any real progress.

Soleil called twice, urging us to hurry.

The crowd around us made me shiver.

event outdoors?”

Soren said,

skyscraper. A fine–dining, revolving restaurant sat on the top

a time

stuck,” Soren said. “But we’re still less than a mile away.

“Good

to hurt, I

no! There’s no need!

of offer was that? Did he want me to

of the car, and Soren extended his hand with a gentlemanly smile.

hesitated… then took it.

this, right? If someone

“If anyone starts

we made our way through the crowd.

of New Year’s Eve seemed to bypass me.

warm.

were practically pressed together. He’d pull

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