Chapter 146: Sarkon's Plan Will Work

Sarkon chuckled silently inside. The entire display was so adorable that it made him want to tease her more. 'Be patient, tough guy. There's still plenty of chances ahead,' he reminded himself. At that, he regained his usual cold expression and reached for the seatbelt behind her. He pulled it forward and forced himself to move away from her. At the click of the secured seatbelt, Maria opened her eyes and remembered to breathe. She looked down and realized that she was clutching tightly onto her sketchbook as if it was a lifesaver. Frustrated, she relaxed her fingers and shot a glare at the nonchalant hulk beside her. "Whatever it is you're trying to do, stop it," she warned. "It's not going to work." The engine gave a smooth roar. Sarkon glanced at her with a puzzled look. "What are you saying, Maria? The engine sounds alright to me, does it not?" He spread his lips into a meaningful grin as her astonished eyes narrowed into an angry stare, and her lips