Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 129

"Yeah, I will," William replied.

...

Tiffany realized she had forgotten her bag after she had left. As she turned to go back, a car stopped in front of her.

Vincent rolled down the window, his expression serious. "Heading back to campus?" he asked.

Tiffany nodded. "Yeah."

"Get in. I'll give you a ride."

Tiffany hesitated. "It's alright, I..."

"Get in the car." Vincent's voice grew increasingly stern, tinged with a hint of displeasure.

Tiffany felt a knot of apprehension in her chest, and she hesitated briefly. Finally, she opened the door and got into the car.

As the car sped up onto the highway, Tiffany held onto her seatbelt tightly.

Her body was tense against the seat as she watched the passing night scenery. Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might leap out of her chest.

her, Vincent caught sight of her ashen face and tense demeanor. His heart sank as he realized he

an exit off the highway and headed toward Atwood

Vincent turned off the engine and faced her, his

so composed and collected, would lose control like this. After catching her kissing William at the restaurant, he just left and

nightwear. He also didn't feel like going to Nocturne Nightclub with

nowhere, Tiffany appeared on the street. Seeing her was like finding a light in the darkness. Without

Vincent couldn't deny the

of this shy and timid

her. Even then

thought of her brought a comforting warmth to

to someone else left him feeling deeply saddened

unfamiliar feelings were something he had never experienced

"Thanks for the ride back,

as she reached for the door handle, a firm hand

caught Tiffany off guard

gaze

his eyes intense.

seeming to struggle.

I

might be... sick..."