Chapter 39 The Encounter at the Airport

I gasped and closed my eyes while bracing for the impact. But the next second, I felt my body embraced and almost drifting.

I could hear gasps and applause while I trembled. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in the arms of a

tall man, wrapped in his firm, masculine presence.

He wore a black mask and was staring at me intensely. Something about his eyes seemed familiar. I held on to his arm as I stared back at him.

He put me down and steadied me without saying a word. His eyes shifted to my hands on his arm, I

quickly pulled it away and smiled awkwardly. “I’m sorry! Thank you!”

Another person had picked up my luggage and brought it to me, saying, “You should be careful! That was

a close call. Thankfully, this gentleman was quick!”

nodded at the man. “Thank you so

you headed?” His voice sounded husky.

looked at him, puzzled. His voice sounded oddly familiar, too, I observed the composed

and pulled down his mask to reveal

when I recognized him. “Mr.

relieved to discover why his eyes were familiar. After all, I had just

Wright at this morning’s meeting at

his mask. “It’s late. Let’s go

Though I did not know his position at ATL Empire, he must

exceptional employee.

I glanced at the crowded airport exit.

He retorted. “If not, let’s just

waiting for my response, leaving

my luggage and jogged to catch up. I thought it was best not to be stubborn.

city would make it easier for me to find a cab. If I waited until the crowd left the airport, it I followed him all the way to the car that was waiting for him. Finally, I exhaled a sigh of relief–I could go

I said again, but he

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