The night before they were set to leave for Dorburn, Kristian asked Ste to invite Matthew over for dinner.


    As they ate, Kristian’s eyes shifted thoughtfully; he then set down his utensils and turned to Be.


    He said with regret, “I have an errand in Lyllmann tomorrow, so I won’t be able to go with you to Dorburn.


    ”


    Then he took Be’s hand gently.


    Be was caught off guard by his sudden affection.


    Ever since she saw that photo in Kristian’s wallet, she had felt an inexplicable fear of him.


    Instinctively, she wanted to withdraw her hand, but afraid of arousing suspicion, she forced an awkward smile.


    Kristian, seemingly oblivious, asked guiltily, “You don’t me me for noting with you, do you? After all, this is our first time taking Ste back to Dorburn.


    ”


    His gaze bored into Be’s, seemingly filled with deep affection, yet Be couldn’t shake the unease creeping up her spine.


    “Of course not.


    I’m not unreasonable.


    ” Be collected herself, gently withdrawing her hand from Kristian’s grasp.


    “Just handle your business, and whenever you’re free, join us in Dorburn.


    ”


    Kristian smiled warmly and turned to apologize to Ste.


    “I meant to apany you on your first trip to Dorburn, but it seems fate had other ns.


    ”


    Ste was taken aback.


    She had assumed he was only ying nice for Be’s sake, not expecting him to acknowledge her.


    Keeping herposure, she replied, “It’s alright.


    Mom and I… We can go back together.


    We just need to handle the studio’s affairs, and we’ll take good care of ourselves.


    ”


    Kristian sighed.


    “It’s just bad timing.


    There’s a problem with my cooperation project with the Prosperity Group, and I need Matthew to stay behind and handle it.


    Otherwise, I would have felt better with him apanying you.


    ”


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    Matthew, lost in thought, remained silent.


    Kristian continued, “But don’t worry.


    I’ve arranged a private ne to take you back.


    Someone will be waiting when you arrive.


    You won’t need to worry about a thing.


    ”


    He smiled faintly, a hint of cruelty in his eyes.


    They wouldn’t return this time.


    Ste instinctively refused, “You don’t have to…”


    But Kristian was insistent, not allowing them to decline.


    “I’m concerned about regr flights and their passengers.


    Private nes are safer, so trust me on this.


    ”


    He seemedpletelymitted to their well-being, leaving no room for refusal.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Before Ste could say more, Matthew subtly held her hand under the table.


    Matthew looked at Ste warmly.


    “Since Kristian has everything arranged, let’s ept his kindness.


    ”