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.

me to do?"

Why don't you give me your number? I'II let you know when

Give him her number?

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

cool, indifferent look-the

you don't want

it's fine," Mandy replied

her a ride,

couldn't quite explain

that bubbled

she agreed. He wasn't usually the helpful type. If it had been any other woman, he would've

something about this girl, Mandy.

as if he'd known

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

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

this what people called love

didn't bother to figure it

toward The Celestial Aerie like an

arrived, Mandy was

"Wait." Liam stopped her.

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