Chapter 213

“Miss Jordan, do you usually walk this way after work?” Vanessa asked while trying to squeeze water out of her soaked clothes, sounding a bit awkward. “Nope, this isn’t on my usual route.” Samantha smiled lightly as she started the engine. “Oh?” Vanessa blinked in confusion. “Then why...?” “Just before clocking out, the TFN shop assistant called to say my necklace had arrived. I had some free time, so I figured I’d swing by to pick it up,” Samantha replied casually. “Who knew it’d start pouring the moment I hit the road? I happened to spot someone on the sidewalk—took a second to realize it was you through the rain. Figured I’d back up and check, and well, turns out it really was you.” “Yeah, my cab broke down mid-way. Totally unlucky!” Vanessa gave a helpless grin. “Super lucky I ran into you though. Thank you so much!” “Don’t mention it. We know each other, right? That makes us friends,” Samantha said with a breezy smile. “I’m really glad to be your friend. Meeting you is seriously a