Chapter 180

She spat out the words with unmatched coldness. Patrick's face froze momentarily, his eyes narrowing as a faint trace of disappointment flashed through them. "Eleanor, I just want to take you home, not anywhere else," Patrick said lightly, his voice tinged with helplessness. He kept his hands on the steering wheel, showing no intent to stop the car. Eleanor sneered, "I don't need your ride. Stop the car," she commanded, her tone brooking no argument. Patrick's handsome brows furrowed in confusion. He couldn't understand why, in this lifetime, Eleanor's attitude towards him had changed drastically, especially when the events from their past life hadn't occurred yet. "Eleanor, we're almost there. It would be inconvenient for you if I stop now," Patrick explained patiently, his voice gentle. Eleanor remained unmoved. "You don't need to worry about that. Just stop the car." Hearing her icy voice, Patrick's slender fingers tightened around the wheel. "Eleanor, I've told you, I want to pursu