Chapter 7: The Ride Home

"Mr. Lee, what a pleasure to see you." Ran commented as he stood, showing off his expensive suit and watch. Avery turned to the stranger, Lee as in the business partner of GigaPhones? Is that why she saw him at the building the other day?

Now that Avery started to pay attention, this stranger had a well-built body. His hair looked like it was very soft and well-taken care of. What can she expect from a rich guy? He had beautiful white skin, like those commercial models on TV.

Avery hated to admit it but she was interested in this man. The only problem was that he was not qualified to be her target. He was young and he didn't seem to be that wealthy yet.

"Hello. Sorry to interrupt your dinner but she doesn't look comfortable."

Ran looked at Avery who frowned. She needed to hide the fact that she was scared even if her hand was already trembling. Carson, the stranger beside her, noticed this.

"I don't think she is uncomfortable. Tell the man the truth, Avery."

Carson looked at her. He saw her worried expression that she was debating whether she should tell the truth or not. He held her arm. Her aura was very different from the one he saw the other day.

"You can tell me the truth."

She looked at him. She slowly opened her mouth but she knew Ran wasn't a good enemy especially if she planned on seducing more old and rich men. She faked a smile. She held Carson's hand, which was holding her arm.

"Everything is fine. Thank you, Mr. Lee."

Carson's grip on her loosened while he noticed Ran smiled. The atmosphere was intense and he knew he must do something to save her. The smile on Ran's face was a signal that he won. He was about to say something when Avery got her bag from the chair.

"However, I'm sorry Ran but I should go. I remembered I have to do something else at home."

Ran's smile faded and even if he tried to look calm, his eyebrows already met. "I see. That's a shame, Avery. Maybe we can continue this next time."

Avery looked down and immediately walked away. Carson looked at Ran with disgust and followed her as she walked away.

She didn't understand but she felt embarrassed about what happened. All her grace whenever she walked instantly disappeared. She just wanted to leave the place like Cinderella running to go back home before the clock strikes 12.

The sound of her heels could be heard around the room. She was about to reach the door when Carson grabbed her arm, this time a little tighter. She turned to him.

"Where are you going?"

She saw Ran looking at them with anger in his eyes. His hands were on his chin as if anticipating Avery's next move. She was afraid of what he could do especially when she had nothing against him. He was richer and smarter than John. He won't easily let his guard down.

"I… I need to go home."

She hated feeling this way: weak and hopeless. She didn't like that she needed help from someone, especially a man.

"Let me take you home."

In the end, Avery and Carson were in the parking lot. She crossed her arms as she waited for him. Since it was a bit late, and she was wearing tight clothes, she felt cold. She didn't know what was taking Carson so long to prepare his car.

"If you're going to hide your girlfriend's clothes, don't bother."

He laughed, a little loud than she expected. "No. Everything's a mess inside. I don't want you to see it."

She smiled. This was the first time she was actually spending time with a man who looked way younger than her usual targets. He opened the door in front of her. "Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go"

She got inside the Ferrari. Judging from his choice of car and how he organized his stuff, she thought that Mr. Lee wasn't that matured yet. He turned to her as he noticed her eyeing the inside of his car. "Is something wrong? "

She turned to him and shaked her head. He started the engine, "So, Avery, right?"

"Yea. And you are?"

He started driving. The road did not have many cars so the ride was smooth and fast. "I can't tell you my name."

She chuckled as she looked by the window. Everything suddenly felt so peaceful. "Why not? Afraid that I might report you to the condominium management because you entered my room?"

She turned to look at his reaction. Despite the car being dark inside and the only light they have was from the road, she could see how he smiled at what she said.

"It was an accident! I'm sorry. Will this be enough for you to forgive me?"

Avery shaked her head, but the smile on her face never left. Maybe she was tired of pleasing people all the time and this weird person didn't require it. He seemed to be chill with life who didn't need to be pleasured like Ran.

Just then, she realized that the road they were taking was not on the way to her apartment.

"Hey, where are you taking me?"

She held the seatbelt tight as she turned to Carson. She started to feel nervous and she moved a bit away from him. She instantly checked if the doors were locked. She regretted going with this guy.

"Huh? We're going to the condo."

She frowned, "What condo?"

"The one where we first met? What's happening to you?"

Her grip on the seatbelt loosened. She looked by the window and realized that he was right. She forgot to tell him where she lives.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah. Uh, I don't live there anymore. My address is near here though."

He looked at her, "You moved?"

"I don't feel safe there anymore. A random person might come inside my room again" She then winked.

Carson took Avery to her bestfriend's house. Jane was speechless as she saw the Ferrari stop in front of the building. She then watched as Avery said goodbye to the unknown male.

"Who did you get, Ave?"