The Woman From Hell

Chapter 550

"What a coincidence." I lowered my eyes and smiled." I'm going back to Salt City for New Year’s too."

Most people would find fellow townsfolk easy to get along with. Sera looked at me with glowing eyes. "I haven't met anyone from my hometown since I came t o study in Whaldorf City."

I frowned. "You're still studying?"

The glow in Sera's eyes disappeared. "My family isn’t very rich and it’s been very difficult for them to pay for my college fees, that's why I’m working and studying at the same time."

After a pause, she continued, "A senior from the same department introduced me to a job in The Imperial and I agreed to just sell wine. But after going, I realized that the job isn't just purely about selling wine. I'm really grateful for your help, Miss Lane. If you hadn’t helped me that night, I would've...”

Although she did not finish the rest of her sentence, anyone knew what could have happened to her.

I pursed my lips. "It’s no big deal. You don’t have to take it to heart."

I was not a very sociable person, actually. I really had n o idea what to say to a lady with whom I had not

many interactions with.

After a long silence, Sera found a topic to talk about.

part-time work before going back because the pay is higher

it's closer to home, I decided to go

look on her face at the mention of Tyler's name. I understood

job did he get you in Salt

end of the year, so they're recruiting people. The

nodded and did not ask

Sera suddenly thought of something. "If you're going back to Salt City for New Year's, Miss Lane, is Mr. Schuman coming along

not sure about that. He didn't tell

looked a little disappointed. "Alright

tickets. Together, w e pushed our luggage and walked toward the boarding

was already dark when the plane landed at Salt City Airport. Xander was waiting outside the airport for m e. When I walked out, he rushed

get in the car. I'm about to be

helplessly. "No one asked you to stand outside and wait

my luggage. "I was just afraid that you might lose your way if I didn't come and get you

the car, Xander could not help but complain, "Wandy, can you please pay attention next time and switch off your phone when you and Theo

after hearing what he said. "It was an accident.

anything else. The car came to a stop at the intersection and he looked at me through the rearview mirror. "Did you

I felt a stifling sensation in my chest. “Can we skip

his lips.

he said, "Take a rest when we get back. I'll take