Chapter 585

Just before the end of the workday, Natalie sent Taylor a message, "Are you working overtime today?" His response came almost instantly, "No, why?" Natalie replied, "Could you pick me up after work?" Taylor texted back, "I'd be honored to." By 6:00 pm, Natalie received a call from Taylor, who was waiting downstairs at the law firm. She gathered her things and made her way down. Today, it was his driver who drove Taylor. As they sat together in the back seat on the way back home, the atmosphere was initially quiet. After a while, Taylor turned to her and asked, "What made you suddenly want me to pick you up?" "Didn't you want to?" she countered. "I find it surprising. I'm curious. Do you have good news to share?" For some reason, his question made Natalie feel a bit defensive and suspicious. She met his gaze, then countered, "What kind of good news am I supposed to have?" "Like maybe you won another case in court?" His guess eased her suspicion slightly. Natalie pressed her l