Chapter 9

Dahlia's POV As soon as I landed at the airport, I started looking for "that man". I searched for a long time but didn't see him anywhere. Out of options, I simply took out my phone and called him. "Where are you? Why don't I see you?" I was pretty sure I heard him chuckle. "Look behind you," he said. I paused and turned around as instructed. A second later, I was enveloped in a warm embrace. "You're finally here! You have no idea how long I've been waiting for your call!" the man said. I couldn't help but laugh at the familiar tone. "What are you laughing at?" Caius Garnett demanded indignantly, leaning slightly closer to me. I could clearly feel his warm breath against my face. My face heated up, and I hurriedly pushed him away. "Hey now, don't lean so close to me." Instead of backing away, he took things a step further and pulled me into his arms. I was momentarily stunned, then started struggling immediately afterward. "What are you doing? Hurry up and let go of me!"