When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2082

Casting a glance at Felix, Joann apologized to Lindsay.

“I’m really sorry, Lindsay.

I’m in a rush and can’t take you with me.

How about we have dinner together another day?”

As she pulled away from Lindsay’s grasp, Joann discreetly signaled Felix with a knowing look in her eyes.

Understanding her cue, Felix quickly embraced Lindsay and said, “Since Joann is tied up, allow me to drive you home.

”

Lindsay struggled against his hold, her strength no match for Felix’s.

Powerlessly, she watched Joann depart, now even more convinced that Joann had intentionally orchestrated this meeting.

Noticing Lindsay’s furrowed brow, Felix chuckled lightly.

“Don’t be so afraid of me.

I don’t hurt people, especially beautiful women Like you.

”

a wave of revulsion

from

not accustomed

”

she subtly stepped away

course, Felix noticed her

piqued his interest further; her resistance made her all the more intriguing to

the distance again and queried, “You’ve been cold to me

have a

him, nearly overwhelming Lindsay, but she maintained her composure, concealing

“Of course not.

said, forcing a smile and pushing

her confirmation,

you don’t have a boyfriend, why do you reject me? I have adored you for

promise to treat you

”

immensely irritated yet forced to maintain a facade of cordiality

man of his temperament could be unpredictable when

effort to distance herself

and my focus is on