Chapter 617
Night of Destiny
âHi, Miss. Hanging out alone? Mind if I have a drink with you?â
Sophia raised her head to look at the handsome man before smiling. âSuit yourself.â
âIâm Jacob. What about you?â
âSophia.â She wasnât shy to introduce herself.
Even though the wedding was strictly hidden from the public eyes, everyone knew that the Presgrave
Family was the richest family in the country. Just entering its name into the search engine was enough to
know how wealthy they were. Similarly, the invited guests were surely from high society. Thus, Sophia
wouldnât mind the idea of getting to know some new friends here.
Sophia and Jacob really clicked right from the start, especially after knowing
that they had graduated from the same high school. Time flew by as they were engrossed in the
conversation. When the music stopped, the night tide began to rise.
She sprang to her feet abruptly. âWhat time is it?â
âItâs still early. Itâs almost 10.00PM.â
âHuh? Itâs almost ten? Iâve been out for more than an hour? I gotta go now. Letâs talk next time, Jacob.â
She bid Jacob goodbye hastily.
âSophia, do you work here?â He was curious, for the guests were allowed to enjoy their time the whole
night without worries.
âI-I came with my friend, but I gotta head back earlier.â She couldnât find the right words to describe it as
she had no right to attend the wedding in the first place.
Turning her head, she was nonplussed by the unfamiliar environment again. Which way leads to Arthurâs
villa?
âJacob, do you know where Villa No. 58 is?â questioned the distraught woman.
âYeah. Itâs quite far, though. Iâll lead the way.â Jacob was willing to help a beautiful and adorable girl like
Sophia.
âReally? Thanks!â In fact, she was a little afraid because the route was deserted, so she was pleased to
have company along the way back.
They blabbered on and on while heading back. Although his eyes showed infatuation for her, Sophia was
so dense that she deemed it as his outgoing personality. The guests are nice. Itâs probably theyâre having
a blast here.
When they arrived at Villa No. 58, she thanked him, âThank you for sending me all the way here, Jacob.
This is where I stay. Be careful on your way back.â
âCan I see you tomorrow too?â Jacob asked.
âTomorrow-â
âWhy donât we exchange our numbers? We can have a cup of coffee together someday,â he suggested.
âSure.â Sophia wouldnât reject someone who had helped her.
Unbeknownst to them, someone was hiding in the darkness at the balcony on
the second floor. Due to the quiet environment, he overheard their conversation.
âSee you tomorrow.â Jacob took a few steps back and almost stumbled over a stone.
âWatch your step.â She stretched out her hand to hold him and he grabbed it reflexively to keep his
balance.
He let out a wry smile. âSorry for scaring you.â