Chapter 118

Domenic cast a glance her way.

“Remember what happened when you went to see Darien on your own? If I come along, I can guarantee your safety.

”

“Well, the last time was just an unfortunate mishap.

I’m meeting a friend, so you don’t need to trouble yourself.

” Lindsey offered a slightly uneasy smile.

Domenic’s eyes sparkled as he insisted, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.

”

Lindsey lapsed into silence.

Her connection with Sumner had been positive, and he had been quite helpful, but they had never met in person.

It was always wise to be cautious about potential harm from others.

Domenic’s words sounded reasonable.

“ALL right.

” Lindsey agreed.

The following morning, Lindsey rose early and freshened up.

She dressed in casual sportswear, securing her hair in a high ponytail, giving her a youthful and lovely appearance.

Domenic, in contrast, was dressed in his usual black jacket, exuding an air of mystery and coolness.

Together, they hailed a taxi to the airport.

Lindsey was about to meet Sumner for the first time, which made her a tad anxious.

She had no clue about his physical appearance.

Domenic continued to watch Lindsey closely.

As he noticed her nervously rubbing her hands and rising on her tiptoes with an eager look, an unexplained sense of unease crept over him.

Before long, a handsome man appeared before Lindsey.

He sported a white, casual shirt with his sleeves casually rolled up, and his eyes took on a charming glint as he beamed with a bright smile.

“Are you Linds?”

“And you must be Noir?” Lindsey inquired with wide-open eyes, a touch of uncertainty in her voice.

“Just call me Sumner.

” Sumner gazed into her eyes with his brown eyes and remarked, “You’re

just as lovely as I had pictured.

”

“Thank you.

” Lindsey offered a graceful smile and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

With his arms folded across his chest, Domenic lifted his gaze and fixed a sharp, unfriendly stare on the man standing before Lindsey.

His eyes were filled with hostility.

Sumner detected a chill in the air and couldn’t help but notice the handsome and composed man who was regarding him with a frosty demeanor next to Lindsey.

“Who is this?”

Only then did Lindsey realize that she hadn’t introduced Domenic and Sumner to each other.

She replied with a smile, “This is Domenic Walsh.

He’s my…”

Before she could complete her sentence, Domenic dr@ped his arm over her shoulders.

“I’m her fiancé.

”

Sumner was taken aback, his surprise almost causing him to lose his composure.

He stared at the two affectionate individuals before him, disbelief evident in his voice as he asked, “Linds, when did you get engaged? How come I didn’t find out?”