Chapter 1688

The moment Scott's hand brushed Naomi's waist, she became acutely aware of their situation. It was night. Just the two of them. Her body tensed immediately. However, as his deep voice murmured into her ear, she relaxed. He was not trying to do anything inappropriate, and that reassurance allowed her to breathe more easily. "It's fine. You don't need to see me off. It's late, and you probably still have work to handle," she said. "I can grab a cab and head back myself." After all, it was not far. The distance was short—a ten-minute ride at most. There was no need for him to go out of his way and waste his time. "Work can wait," he replied simply. He wrapped his arm around her and walked her outside, where the driver already pulled the car around. Scott opened the door and gestured for her to get in. Once she was seated, he followed and settled beside her. The car quickly pulled away from the villa. The night outside was pitch dark, with only a handful of pedestrians left on the