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.”

wrist and pulled her hand away. “Get

Don’t worry, I won’t leave your side even if

gestured to vomit and corrected her jokingly, “Don’t be so cheesy, I’m getting goosebumps. I

refused to let me go, attracting unnecessary

to hail a cab, but to no

a flashy red

was none other than the

what a

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

up girls. They will be attracted to him automatically as soon as they see his

a few sexy ladies approached him

he partnered with Dominic and tricked me to show

of me again, I could not help but recall the

see you here. If you’re not too busy, why

a driver. His car is a two-seater, it won’t fit us

to be at your service, gorgeous

saying that, he made a call. Within five

Dalton, as

and told us, “Get

accepted his kind gesture since

home, I was chatting softly with Shannon in

a text message from Royce. Ms. Zanetti, have you

such a sweet word

take a peek at my phone screen.

“Yup.” I simply acknowledged.

thanks for checking. I

he returned my message with a concise three words. Glad

keen, huh? What do you guys talk about,

my phone in the bag, I took my time to answer her. “Just the standard stuff like our names, occupation, and age. What else