Elin stepped forward, her face still flushed, and whispered, “It’s okay. He didn’t know what he had said. He was just drunk. Let’s go.”
Elin definitely didn’t want this to turn into a spectacle. What would she say if Raegan asked about it? That she and Erick were mistaken for being involved in intimate moments by the roadside? Just the thought made her squirm.
The drunk man’s friend, noting Erick’s commanding presence and refined air, realized Erick was not someone to provoke. He repeatedly bowed deeply, saying, “I’m sorry. I apologize to you and your girlfriend on his behalf! Please, you’re a great man. Don’t lower yourself to argue with a drunk man like him. I’ll make sure to speak with him later.”
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Erick’s stern expression eased slightly at the mention of “girlfriend.”
He responded calmly, “If your friend is drunk, you should take him home to rest. It’s better than letting him out to cause trouble you might regret.”
This clearly showed Erick was ready to move past the incident, and the drunk man’s friend thanked him profusely before leading the drunk man away.
Erick then turned, his eyes settling on Elin’s hand as she clutched the edge of his coat. A flicker of uncertainty passed through his gaze.
Elin paused, suddenly aware, and quickly released his coat. She shuffled her feet, sensing the tension in the air, and asked, “What are you doing here?”
“Taking you home,” Erick stated simply, taking the car keys from her and heading to her car.
“But…” Before Elin could refuse, Erick had already opened the passenger door for her, and she hesitantly climbed in. “Where’s your car?” she inquired.
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“The driver took it,” Erick answered, leaving a lingering silence.
Elin hesitated and said, “I really don’t need you to take me home. I still have to go to the office.”
“It’s late. Whatever it is can surely wait until tomorrow.”
Elin really didn’t want to leave with Erick, so she quickly made an excuse. “No, I still have some documents to finish…”
Just then, Erick took out his phone and called Raegan.
“What are you doing?” Elin exclaimed, startled. She leaned over in a hurry to hit the end call button.
Erick didn’t try to stop her. He just looked down at her and asked, “Just wanna ask her whether the studio will shut down when you’re not there?”
“Don’t you dare!” Elin’s voice spiked with panic. She had always been reserved around Erick, but since last night, things had changed slightly, making them feel a bit closer. Now, she resembled a flustered little rabbit, almost ready to snap.
Erick gave a mischievous smile. “Alright, then give me a reason.”
Elin fell silent.
During the silence, the car had already started moving.
In the sleek black car parked in front of the restaurant, Mitchel’s lips were pressed tightly together as he watched the car carrying Raegan pull away.
The atmosphere inside Mitchel’s car turned icy.
Matteo inquired, “Mr. Dixon, where are we heading?”