Chapter 1654

“Let’s hit the road,” Desiree said with a smile, but her eyes glinted with sly calculation.

Skyler edged quietly to the left, her small frame nearly plastered against the car door. Zavier, on the other hand, sprawled out in his seat, seemingly unfazed by the addition of another person in the car.

The school and the Rivera mansion were in opposite directions. Now, during the rush hour after work, the cars were stuck in traffic all the way.

Zavier was getting restless. “What’s this dinner that’s so important?”

The driver, cautious and dutiful, answered, “Mr. Zavier, my job is just to drive.”

Zavier asked, “You are not going to eat?”e2

The driver remained silent.

Żavier, clearly annoyed, tugged at his collar and then pulled out his phone. [Let’s see who’s up for some gaming.]

man, been waiting for you to

deeply engrossed in his game.

the game sounds and conversations filled the confined space, almost giving Skyler a headache.

preparing herself, Skyler finally mustered the courage to speak up, “Zavier, would you mind using headphones while playing?”

he hadn’t heard her, Skyler raised her voice slightly, “Zavier, do

cut her off sharply, “If you can’t handle the noise, don’t ride in my car. Get

to the Rivera mansion, but the fare would

to enduring Zavier’s noisy gaming. Fortunately, after a while, Zavier did put on his headphones, though Skyler couldn’t tell if

arrived at the Rivera mansion at

who was particularly sensitive to the cold, was wrapped up like a mummy. Still,

out and strode ahead with long, confident steps. Skyler tightened her coat

blocked his path,

having to wait for Skyler, he spoke impatiently to his own mother, “Mom, I don’t want to wait for her.”

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