Chapter 34

"I called for a ride." "You could cancel it." Raymond stepped out of the car with a bright smile. Before she could refuse, he took her luggage and placed it in the trunk. If he weren't driving a luxury car, passersby might have thought she was being robbed. "Come on, don't be shy. We're headed that way too," he said, opening the backseat door for her. She hesitated, taken aback by his hospitality. It was also rude of her to let someone older open the door for her. Since she couldn't refuse his enthusiasm, she decided not to be so reserved. She thanked him and got into the car. As she entered, she noticed Dominic sitting at the other end. Unlike his usual formal attire, he wore a light blue dress shirt with black trousers and leather shoes. He skipped the tie, but his cufflinks gleamed. Sunlight poured through the windshield, casting a soft glow over him. The reflected blue light enhanced his crisp and refined elegance. He reminded her of the majestic ice-blue flowers that grew at