Quentin said, “I don’t want others to know my identity, including Charlotte. So, can you help me keep this secret?”
Riya’s eyes narrowed as she asked, “I can understand keeping it from others, but why hide it from Charlotte? You two are married. What secrets could there be between a husband and wife?”
Quentin’s gaze turned distant as he replied softly, “I don’t want her to know too much. Some burdens I can carry on my own. Why should she have to face the darker sides of this world with me?”
Quentin smiled and added, “Just like this time. If Charlotte were here and saw this scene, she would find it hard to accept. So, it’s better to keep some things from her.”
Riya sighed gently, “Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.”
She felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. If there had been a man willing to protect her like this, she wouldn’t have ended up in her current situation.
The car continued forward and finally stopped in front of an upscale residential complex.
Seeing the dilapidated car, the security guard at the gate approached and said, “Sir, you can’t park here.”
“This spot at the entrance is reserved for residents. Others are not allowed to use it.”
The guards spoke calmly. They had been working at this high-end complex for a long time and had seen their share of the world. A shabby car parked here would surely get them into trouble.
At that moment, Riya stuck her head out of the car window and said flatly, “I am a resident here.”
“Even if this car is a bit old, why can’t it be parked here? Who dares to oppose? Tell me the reason!”
Seeing Riya, the other guards’ expressions changed slightly, and they quickly greeted her respectfully, “Miss Shannon.”
Riya was well-known in the complex. It was said she had connections with the Edwards family’s Time Group and held a high position there. Ordinary people like them couldn’t afford to offend someone like her.
Riya spoke slowly with a hint of authority in her voice, “Let us in.”
The guards didn’t dare to defy her and showed signs of reluctance.
Just then, a middle-aged man walked over from the other side and said with a smile, “Miss Shannon, this doesn’t comply with the rules. Our Tengfeng Security Company may not be a big company, but we are disciplined and follow regulations.”
“This person is unidentified, and this car doesn’t belong to our complex. For the safety of other residents, we can’t let him in.”
Hearing this voice, Riya turned her gaze towards him, her face gradually darkening.
Pierce Barnett, you’re just looking for trouble. Don’t involve others in our issues or use public power for personal revenge.
The middle-aged man named Pierce smiled and said, “Miss Shannon, what grudges do we have? Don’t make false accusations. Besides, am I the type to use public power for personal revenge? I’m just doing my job according to our security company’s rules.”
“No matter what, this man is not allowed to enter.”
“If you’re worried, I can escort you home myself.”
“I will take full responsibility for your safety.”
His eyes roamed shamelessly over Riya’s face.
Quentin frowned, sensing something amiss. Could this Pierce be another one of Riya’s suitors?
Hearing his lewd remarks, Riya frowned even more.
Pierce was indeed one of her pursuers and an extremely shameless one at that. Despite her clear rejections several times, he continued to pester her relentlessly, causing her great distress and helplessness.