“There are people around her, someone will take care of her!” Brendon said, hooking his fingers with hers and tightly holding on.
“I’ll walk you down.” Brendon held onto her fingers, not letting her break free.
Ranita was a bit annoyed. “Brendon, there’s surveillance!”
“We’re not public figures, what are you afraid of!” Brendon said confidently, almost making Ranita burst into laughter.
“Do you realize that your relationship with Shannon is known all over the internet? Do you believe that if her fans find out, they might tear me apart?”
Ranita shook off his hand, but he quietly moved behind her and used his tall figure to shield her. “Now it’s out of sight! With your exaggerated actions, it’s even more likely to be seen.”
Ranita couldn’t help but be amused.
“You can come up with something like this!” Ranita felt an indescribable sourness in her heart, but mixed with a hint of sweetness. The previous Brendon wouldn’t have done this.
The elevator ride wasn’t long, and Brendon held her hand the whole time.
Ranita felt a myriad of emotions in her heart.
She really wished time would slow down, just a little bit…
“Ding!” The elevator reached the first floor. It wasn’t too late at this time, and there were still guests going up, so Brendon had to let go of her hand. “Be careful on the way.”
“Okay!” Ranita lightly responded.
Before she turned to leave, she pursed her lips and said, “Don’t fall for Shannon’s tricks and don’t touch her.”
Ranita ran off.
She got into her car, her heart still couldn’t stop its wild beating. She wondered what Brendon would think of her audacious words just now!
“Ding!” A message came to her phone.
Blushing, Ranita opened it and saw that it was from Brendon: “I understand.”
Understand what! He agreed so easily, it must be a lie!
Ranita didn’t reply and calmly drove home. When she arrived, she suddenly remembered that she had gone to find Brendon to persuade him to go to the hospital!
But she had forgotten about it.
Ranita had no choice but to call Brendon.
This time, he answered quickly, and his deep and pleasant voice came through, instantly warming Ranita’s heart.
He said, “Ranita, have you arrived home?”
“Um… Is everything okay on your end?” Ranita asked and immediately added, “Forget it, you don’t have to tell me.”
“Shannon’s assistant is back and taking care of her! She’s fine,” Brendon paused and then said softly, “I’m in my own room, dealing with official matters.”
“Am I good?”
Ranita was so scared that she choked on her own saliva. She coughed several times and took a while to recover.
“What’s wrong?” Brendon asked.
“It’s nothing… nothing…” Ranita fetched some water and calmed herself before hearing Brendon say, “Am I good?”
His low voice was already extremely pleasant to the ears, and coupled with his playful tone, Ranita felt her ears and neck starting to heat up, tingle, and even itch a little.
She reached out and scratched her neck. “What did you say!”
“If I’m good, how about giving me a reward next time?” Brendon chuckled softly, “Just kidding. Is Ayaan asleep?”
“Um… he’s asleep!” Ranita licked her lips. “Since you’re still not well, you should go back to the hospital and get checked.”
“I don’t think that’ll be possible. Stuart’s Corp has a branch in Steland, and I’ve been busy dealing with company matters recently.”