NovelUpdateLizetta clutched her purse and took a few steps towards the exit, but then something clicked in her mind. She spun around and headed back into the restaurant's main hall.
Five minutes later, she emerged onto the street, hugging a gigantic teddy bear.
What a mess.
She had arrived in Yolanda's car, but now Yolanda had vanished along with her purse and car keys.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLizetta needed a ride, so she pulled out her phone to open a ride-hailing app.
It was rush hour, and more than thirty people were ahead of her in line.
Just as she contemplated calling the family driver, a Bentley rolled up slowly.
Behind the wheel was none other than Shawn.
Lizetta's eyes lit up. She and Shawn were acquainted.
Even though today's matchmaking between Shawn and Yolanda hadn't panned out, Lizetta still thought highly of him. Maybe she could set them up again next time.
Besides, Shawn was friends with JerMadden, so asking him for a ride wasn't too much, right? Plus, Shawn was the epitof a gentleman. He was probably already coming over to offer her a lift.
With that thought, Lizetta smiled, clutching the bear, and stepped off the curb to meet him halfway.
But to her surprise, as soon as Shawn's eyes met hers, he looked as if he'd seen a ghost.
His gaze darted away, and in the blink of an eye, the Bentley roared past Lizetta, leaving her in a cloud of exhaust fumes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLizetta was in disbelief. She turned to watch the Bentley disappear down the road, and after a moment, she couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity.
Just then, a car horn blared behind her.
Realizing she was blocking the road, Lizetta stepped back onto the sidewalk, still holding the teddy bear.
But the car that honked didn't drive past. Instead, she heard the slam of a car door.
She glanced up from her phone, turning her head.
A tall, imposing figure strode around the front of the car with long, confident strides, stopping right in front of her.
The man had already loosened his tie, and his black shirt was unbuttoned at the top. The afternoon sunlight filtered through the leaves, dancing across his sharp features, giving him a rugged yet commanding presence.
"Why didn't you leave?" Lizetta asked, a bit startled, her face pale and her eyes wide with surprise and caution. Remington ignored her unnecessary question. He reached out and effortlessly took the cumbersteddy bear from her arms.
With her arms free, Lizetta could breathe easier.
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