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.”

her wrist and pulled her hand away. “Get

I won’t

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

refused to let me go,

tried to hail a cab,

give up, a flashy red sports car stopped right

was none other than the president

ladies, what

cologne, and party

picking up girls. They will be

had predicted, a few

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

of me again, I could not help but recall the ridiculous things that Dominic

a pleasure to see you here. If you’re

about to engage a driver. His car

of his car right away and said while snapping his fingers, “I’m glad to be at your service, gorgeous girls. Just give me a moment to get

as he finished saying that, he made a call.

Dalton, as per your

“Get into the

since he offered to be

journey home, I was chatting softly with Shannon

message from Royce. Ms. Zanetti, have you arrived home

to receive such

a peek at my phone screen.

“Yup.” I simply acknowledged.

almost home, thanks

message with a concise three words. Glad to

huh? What do

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