Chapter 869

After having Samantha reassure him repeatedly, Xander reluctantly believed her. He then started the car and drove toward Jewel International. … Half an hour later, Xander and Samantha arrived at the lobby of Samantha's apartment building. Now that she was under special protection, he opened the car door, scooped her up in his arms, and carried her upstairs without a word. He didn't even give her a chance to refuse. His steps were steady, and despite carrying a person who weighed over 99 pounds, he walked up the stairs without so much as a single jolt. It was the first time Samantha had ever been carried up the stairs like that. Embarrassed, her face flushed red, and she buried her head in Xander's chest, afraid of being seen even though she knew full well that there were barely any people in this building. The walk from the ground floor to Samantha's apartment should have only taken about ten minutes. However, seeing how adorably flustered she was, Xander took his time, delib