Gordon’s expression was priceless. He immediately turned to me.
“Ma’am, do you know him?”
I stared at the handsome man waving at me, completely baffled.
Of course I didn't know him. I would definitely remember a guy that cool and good-looking. And yet… he looked vaguely familiar.
Just then, my phone vibrated. I glanced down at a message from Uncle Julian and everything clicked. A wide smile spread across my face.
“Ryan? You’re here to take me home?”
Ryan grinned and walked over. Right in front of Steven and Gordon, he produced a huge bouquet of red roses from behind his back.
“Of course! Aren’t you happy to have a handsome guy like me pick you up? Congratulations on the divorce! Now that you’ve dumped that black-hearted scumbag, it’s all smooth sailing from here!”
Gordon’s jaw dropped.
Inside the car, Steven’s eyes turned to ice.
I was shocked, but then I laughed. I couldn't believe he brought flowers and was openly insulting Steven.
I took the bouquet. “Alright, let’s go home.”
Ryan casually slung an arm around my shoulders, leaning in close.
“You got it. If you want to go home, we go home. Though on a great day like this, I think we should go party and celebrate your freedom. But celebrating at home works too. Let’s go, get in.”
My body tensed slightly. Before I could respond, Steven’s cold voice cut in.
“Zephyra, do you actually know him? Don’t get into a stranger’s car just to spite me. You’ll be sold before you know it.”
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