Chapter 1593

"You're not the kind of person who sticks rigidly to rules, nor are you someone who won’t turn back until you hit a dead end. You’re calculating, shrewd, and always have a plan up your sleeve," Naomi concluded. "You’re not someone to be crossed." At that moment, a subtle smile appeared in his deep eyes, curling around his fingers as he lightly brushed hers, a touch that seemed to seep into her very veins. "Are you afraid?" he asked, the smile still lingering in his gaze as his thumb gently rubbed her fingertips. Naomi shook her head with a smile. "No, I'm not." "Why should I be? You're not going to hurt me. What do I have to fear?" She only feared people who did heartless, cruel things, those who had no conscience. Scott was not that type. Even though she knew he had his schemes, he was not out to harm or exploit her. He just wanted something from her. Her lashes fluttered as she shifted her gaze to the window, observing the sky outside. Then she said, "Belle has arrived in Hori