Chapter 107 Finalist

Instead of taking the coat, Theo stepped forward and draped it back over Sierra's shoulders. As he moved closer, that familiar crisp, clean scent surrounded her again. "It's chilly. Keep it on," he said softly. "And don't think you owe me anything. I never help you because I expect something in return." His voice, low and smooth, felt even more captivating in the quiet of the night. His deep eyes carried emotions she couldn't quite read—like the darkness itself, impossible to see through. Sierra got into the car, and Madison grabbed her hand the moment she sat down, barely containing her excitement. "Sierra, Mr. Gray was standing so close to you just now—was that a confession?" "It wasn't. Stop overthinking," Sierra replied, her voice light. She glanced out the window and saw Theo standing by the hotel entrance. Even from this distance, she could feel his gaze lingering on her. Without another word, she rolled up the window and sat up straight. As Madison started the car, she s