Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 517

"Sorry, sir, I got in the wrong car." Mandy's face was full of apology, yet she made no move to get out.

Liam raised an eyebrow.

If it weren't for the guest pass hanging from Mandy's neck, he might have thought this woman had climbed into his car on purpose, just to get his attention.

He curled his lips into Claire's signature smirk, his whole demeanor radiating casual mischief.

"Well, since you got in the wrong car, aren't you going to get out?"

Mandy clenched her jaw. "Sir, today's my friend's wedding, and I'm about to be late. Could you please drive me to The Celestial Aerie? Don't worry, I'll pay you for your trouble."

So he'd guessed right-she was Miss Tempest's friend.

Liam didn't say a word. He just started the engine.

Mandy breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't seem like the friendly type, but she hadn't expected him to agree so easily.

"Thank you," she said softly.

As he drove, Liam suddenly asked, "So, how are you going to thank me?"

"Huh?" Mandy was caught off guard. She'd expected a polite "no need to thank me," not this.

you like me to

give me your number? I'II let you know when I figure

Give him her number?

her contact info with strangers. On her phone, there were only

paused, and Liam glanced over with a cool, indifferent look-the same look his boss

want to?" he

it's fine," Mandy replied after a moment's

agreed to give her a ride, she'd probably have missed Claire's

couldn't quite

happiness that

wasn't usually the helpful type. If it had been any other woman, he would've told her to

something about this girl, Mandy. The

as if he'd known her

pretty—nothing extraordinary. Working for the CEO all these years, he'd seen every kind of

before had he felt such a strong urge to get someone's number, just so he could reach

people called love at

and he didn't bother to figure it

toward The Celestial Aerie like an arrow loosed from a

was about to

"Wait." Liam stopped her.

him, puzzled. With her fair skin, white t-shirt, and ponytail,