Chapter 25

Seeing the frenzy of fans outside the car window, Isabel shrank into Steve's arms as if spooked by the sight. Her voice was soft, yet laced with a hint of pride as she explained to me, "Ms. Yaxley, I'm really sorry. I was filming an advertisement here today for Steve's company. Unfortunately, the fans were just too enthusiastic. Steve's car was sent to pick up my mother, so we'll have to trouble you to take us home." So, Charlotte Miller, Isabel's mother and Steve's future mother-in-law, was here as well. For the sake of my job at Quill Media, I pushed down my irritation and slowly pulled the car out, driving as smoothly as I could. Several cars tailed mine. Wherever I went, they followed closely. With a troubled look, Isabel said, "Steve, if they keep following us like this, they'll definitely find out where I live. My privacy will be compromised." Suddenly, Steve turned to me and said, "Zara, pull over." I thought they planned to get out right here to avoid revealing their add