Chapter 381

The night grew darker and deeper. As Aurora stepped out of the villa complex, she was about to hail a cab when honking suddenly sounded from the roadside. She instinctively turned toward the noise, only to see a sleek black-and-silver sports car parked nearby. Behind the wheel sat none other than Owen. A flicker of surprise crossed her face. Before she could fully process his unexpected presence, he had already exited the car, his tall, commanding figure closing the distance between them. "W-What are you doing here?" Aurora looked up at him, her voice calm but laced with curiosity. Owen's dark eyes were so deep that they were impossible to read. He studied her intently for a long moment before finally speaking in a low, steady voice, "Are you alright? Did they hurt you?" "What could possibly happen to me? You know I'm not the type to suffer losses easily." Her response was composed, almost indifferent. Owen took a deep breath as if releasing a weight from his chest. Stepping for