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.

would you like me to do?"

"I haven't thought about it. Why don't you give me your number? I'II let you know when I figure

Give him her number?

sharing her contact info with strangers. On her phone, there were only her mom, Claire, and a

a cool, indifferent

want to?"

it's fine," Mandy replied after

give her a ride, she'd probably have

couldn't quite explain

that

had been any other woman,

this girl, Mandy. The

pull, as if he'd known her

for the CEO all these years, he'd seen every kind of beauty, even top actresses from the film

strong urge to get someone's number, just

what people called love at first

and he didn't bother to figure

Maybach sliced through the rain, speeding toward The Celestial Aerie

arrived, Mandy was about to open the

"Wait." Liam stopped her.

looked back at him, puzzled. With her fair skin, white t-shirt, and ponytail, she looked