The car stops at a red light. He says calmly, "I happen to know her father."
I don't know much about Maisy's family, but I know she's from the upper class. Callen once said that she could help him with his career, but I couldn't.
Then the man must also come from the upper class, but I don't care. When we get out of the car, we are strangers.
He starts the car again. In order to change the subject, I take the initiative to ask, "I'm Chelsea Hodges. What's your name?"
"Harrison Stewart."
But there's a van passing by, so I didn't really hear him. I ask again, "Harrison what?"
He sweeps a glance at me. "Stewart. Harrison Stewart."
I thought he wouldn't answer me, but he repeats it again. This time, I heard him.
It's already over ten o'clock when we arrive at the hospital. It's very quiet. After examination, the doctor says I didn't have a broken bone and gives me some medicine. Harrison paid my medical bills because I couldn't walk.
Back in the car, I say gratefully, "Thank you so much for today. Next time, I'll buy you dinner."
"We both know next time means never. You can repay me in other ways."
My heart sinks.
With a dark face, I say word by word, "You may get me wrong. I'm divorced, but I'm not easy. I don't repay favors with sex."
I knew men wouldn't be nice to me for no reason!
He pauses for a moment, then turns around to look at me. Suddenly, he smiles.
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