Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 110 Awakened In The Middle Of The Night

I would definitely refuse without saying a word if it was any Tom, Dick, and Harry asking me for my number.

When the event ended, Shannon and I left Century Hyatt right away. We were chit-chatting about the night while waiting for our ride by the roadside.

Right then, a black Hummer pulled over. Startled, Shannon and I stopped talking.

Wondering who the bad driver was, I was cursing in my heart at his driving skills. Unexpectedly, Royce got out of the vehicle.

Luckily I kept my mouth shut. Otherwise, it’d be so awkward.

“Mr. Horton,” I greeted him with a smile.

He nodded. “Hi. I saw you two from afar. Are you trying to get a ride? It’s going to be a challenge at this hour. If you don’t mind, I can drive you home.”

I did not want to trouble him. Moreover, it was our first meeting and we hardly knew each other.

A little precaution won’t hurt.

“Thanks for the thought, Mr. Horton, but we’ve engaged a driver. Our ride should be here in no time.”

Shrugging, he answered indifferently, “Okay, I’ll get going then. See you around.”

“Bye.”

Watching him leave, Shannon pinched me on the waist and questioned, “We didn’t call a car, did we? Why did you say no to a free ride?

“Isn’t he one of the dates? His name is… Royce Horton, right? Hmm… So, are you two planning on seeing each other?”

I quickly clarified, “He asked for my number and mentioned that we could keep in touch. He’s pretty all right. Anyhow, I just got to know him, so I should think it’s best to be wary of people. Who knows? He might turn out to be a jerk.”

Shannon started getting all excited that her face was beaming. Caressing my head, she teased, “Oh my dear sweetheart, you’ve gotten smarter. I’m so proud of you that you’re guarding against strangers now.”

“Get lost. I’m not

it. Don’t worry, I won’t leave your side even if you’re

jokingly, “Don’t be so cheesy, I’m getting goosebumps. I like men, okay? Don’t you

to let me go, attracting unnecessary attention

a cab,

was ready to give up, a flashy red sports car

was none other than the president of

what a

from his stylish outfit, alluring smell of cologne, and party vibe, he seems to be out on a

girls. They will be attracted to him automatically as soon as

predicted, a few sexy ladies approached him

had not seen him since the last incident when he partnered with Dominic

I could not help but recall the ridiculous things that Dominic

you here. If you’re not too busy, why don’t you send us

I was about to engage a driver. His car is a two-seater, it won’t fit us

“I’m glad to be at your service, gorgeous girls. Just

finished saying that, he made a call. Within five minutes, an

as

over the keys and told us, “Get into

kind gesture since he offered to

with Shannon

message from Royce.

such a sweet

over, trying to take a peek at my phone screen. “Is that from

“Yup.” I simply acknowledged.

almost home, thanks

he returned my message with a concise three words. Glad to

huh? What do

my time to answer her. “Just the standard stuff like our