Chapter 1669

Skyler, “If it’s inconvenient for you, forget about it.”

Zavier didn’t respond to her and simply got into his car.

Skyler just stood there, frozen, not daring to move an inch. She hadn’t even mustered the courage to ask for a ride to school. She was merely hoping for a lift out of the suburban maze to catch the bus or subway more easily.

Taxis in the Capital were a luxury she seldom afforded; public transport and walking were her usual modes of transport. Every penny saved was a penny earned, after all..

But it seemed even a short trip to the edge of the neighborhood was too much to ask of him. No matter. She’d just have to hustle a bit faster. Missing one lecture probably wouldn’t set her back too much.

“Skyler, what are you still standing there for?” Zavier’s voice suddenly snapped her out of her thoughts.

Was he actually offering her a ride? A rush of gratitude flooded her as she quickly yanked open the passenger door and hopped into his sports car. It was a two-seater, so the passenger seat was her only option.e2

out of the neighborhood for about a kilometer to find a subway station. On foot, that would take her about ten minutes, but with a press of Zavier’s foot

way, just floored it past

message. “Thank you,

Zavier grunted.

lift. Otherwise, I’d be on that subway going

not like I went out of my way

standing up for

for not being dumb, and now

you were protecting your own reputation when you helped me, but whatever your reasons, it helped me too, and for that, I’m

thankful.”

a quick look, “Idiot.”

smile. Zavier had no idea that for Skyler, who had faced nothing but bullying and coldness all her life, even the smallest kindness felt like

say another word, and Skyler turned to look at him. His features were impeccable, even from

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