Chapter 440

Scott's voice was deep, yet it did not instill fear. In fact, upon closer inspection, it carried a warmth previously unheard of. He seemed no longer to be the Scott she knew but someone else entirely, a complete stranger. Naomi found herself speechless. Her brows were furrowed, and her lips were pressed tightly. Her eyes were showing a myriad of emotions. She had no idea what was happening. Scott, observing her in this state, said, "We'll talk about it later." This utterance was even lower than before, sounding almost like a whisper. Naomi's heart skipped a beat, not because of Scott's altered voice but because of his words. 'He said we would talk later. Does that mean there's a reason he's doing this?' Naomi looked at the man in front of her, carefully studying his expression. His eyes were clear and rational, without a hint of deceit. 'He has a reason for doing this, and he needs my cooperation. Whatever it is, it must be very important. Otherwise, he wouldn't have behaved i