Chapter 321


    Be stared at him in astonishment and asked, “How… How did


    you


    end up here?”


    Steven, who was standing behind her, witnessed Christopher’s mysterious reappearance. His heart


    sank, and he silently clenched his fist.


    “They told me this elevator was only reserved for you, so I waited here,” Christopher said with a gentle,


    shallow smile, skillfully sidestepping the real question.


    “I wasn’t asking about that. I meant, why did youe to find me?” Be furrowed her brows. “Your


    dad is supposed to visit our house tonight. Aren’t you heading to Hatchbay with him?”


    Christopher calmly and confidently rified, “That’s why I’m here-to pick you up. Let’s go back to


    Hatchbay together.”


    Be pursed her red lips, suspicion creeping into her heart. His words were faultless, but not entirely


    innocent.


    “Thank you foring to pick me up, Mr. Iverson, but Asher has already made ns with me. He


    should be here soon, and I’ll be following him back home.” Be politely smiled. “See you at Yara Park


    tonight.”


    “I’ve already informed Uncle Wyatt of my intention toe and pick you up. He agreed, so Asher won’t


    being,” Christopher said with an unruffled demeanor.


    “What?!” Be’s beautiful eyes widened. She lost herposure.


    “Our families have a long-standing rtionship. Chairman Thompson and my father are sworn


    brothers, and you and I grew up together. With such a connection, Uncle Wyatt shouldn’t worry that I’d


    kidnap you,” Christopher exined calmly.


    Christopher thought to himself, “Though I really wanted to whisk you away… I’d love to bring you back


    to Sentania, cherish you, protect you, and love you like my exclusive treasure.’ “Well… Alright, thank


    you for making the trip.” Be remained polite, maintaining a sense of propriety in their rtionship.


    This was rather unexpected from her eldest brother. Asher was usually so caring and protective of her,


    like a mother bear guarding her cub. But this time, he actually pushed her toward another man.


    Be thought, ‘Does Asher also want to market me off like Wyatt? What if Christopher was a


    psychopath in disguise?’ Be sighed silently, feeling guilty for being suspicious of her savior.


    “No trouble at all. I always have time for you, Ms. Thompson.” Christopher smiled warmly.


    Be had grown ustomed to this man’s flirtatious way of speaking. She did not dwell on it too much


    as she walked alongside him.


    “Ms. Be!” Steven’s heart felt a pang, and he quickly called out to her.


    Both of them came to a halt.


    Be’s beautiful eyes filled with curiosity as she asked, “What’s the matter, Steve?”


    At this moment, Christopher adjusted his sses. His dark, hawk-like eyes squinted slightly as he


    turned his gaze slowly toward Steven behind him. Steven felt a stinging pain in his heart from that


    gaze. He stiffened, hesitating to speak. “Miss, I…”


    “Oh, right, Steve, I almost forgot.” Be raised her gentle, bright eyes to him and said, “You don’t have


    to follow me home. You can leave early. You’ve been working hardtely, so go home and rest well


    tonight.”


    With that, they walked away from Steven.


    Steven’s shoulders slumped. A shiver ran up his spine when he recalled Christopher’s concealed, chilly


    gaze. He felt a cold force wrap around him, like being plunged into a dark cer.


    Be and Christopher walked side by side in the lobby, quickly drawing the attention of all the hotel


    staff.


    “Wow, look! Ms. Thompson has changed herpanion! There’s finally a male presence besides Mr.


    Lovett!” Someone eximed.


    Another colleague said, “Really! And he’s so handsome! Mr. Lovett is totally outssed!”


    “Mr. Lovett and this gentleman havepletely different styles, right? This one is like a handsome and


    stern Dobermann, while Mr. Lovett is like an adorable Golden Retriever. They’re iparable!”


    “I vote for Mr. Lovett!”


    “I vote for the handsome vampire-looking guy!”


    “Choosing favorites is for kids. As an adult, I’ll take both!”


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    Outside the hotel’s main entrance, Christopher’s car had been waiting for some time. His secretary


    respectfully opened the car door. Just as Be was about to get in, the man gently took hold of her arm.


    “Ms. Thompson.”


    “What’s the matter, Mr. Iverson?” Be looked at him in surprise.


    Christopher’s eyes brimmed with indulgence as he gently curled his lips. He retrieved a brand new and


    pristine white handkerchief from his pocket, intending to help her wipe away the lipstick that had


    strayed beyond her lips.


    However, this time, Be did not let him have his way. Her almond eyes sparkled as she quickly took


    the handkerchief from his palm.


    “I can manage on my own.”


    Christopher’s gaze flickéred, and he merely smiled without saying anything. Soon after, the top-of-the-


    line Bentley departed from the hotel entrance.