Chapter 13

“What nonsense are you talking about, Cedric?!” Austin was taken aback. His tone became serious as he said, “Sophia is drunk. I’m sending her back.”

“Oh, so it’s my wife. In that case, you don't have to trouble yourself.”

Cedric tilted his head and rubbed the corner of his lips with his finger. His eyes grew progressively colder in the darkness, but he still grinned and stretched out his hand to pull Sophie into his arms as he grinned even more menacingly and said, “I’ll send my wife home.”

Sophie got chills and looked a little confused when she heard Cedric refer to her as his wife. She became aware that at some point Cedric had removed the coat that was slung over her shoulders and hung it on the partially open car door.

“Drunk people tend to feel warm. Letting her wear this will make her feel hot.”

Austin understood the meaning behind Cedric’s words. He suppressed his concern and smiled faintly as he said, “I’ll leave first, then. You take care of Sophie.”

After saying that, Austin