Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 206

He truly was the ideal boss.

Whatever. It was better to get this over with early. Once the transaction was complete, she could cut ties completely, which would save her a lot of trouble.

Besides, this gave her the perfect opportunity to test if York was actually W.

As for Lucian...

There was no rush. She could wait until after she confirmed York's identity.

If she turned out to be wrong, wouldn't her eagerness make her look hopelessly narcissistic?

With that in mind, Willow nodded at York. "Let's go."

York let out an imperceptible breath of relief. He escorted Willow downstairs and opened the passenger door of his car for her. "After you."

Willow didn't act coy. she settled in gracefully and buckled her seatbelt.

York glanced over, a flicker of disappointment crossing his eyes.

He kept his expression neutral and thoughtfully unscrewed a bottle of water for her. Willow didn't drink it; instead, she tightened the cap and placed it aside.

The gesture clearly betrayed her guardedness. York's eyes darkened slightly. As he started the engine, he remarked, "I had originally reserved that hour just to find you. I never expected that you'd be living next to Mr. Jagger. What a coincidence."

Willow found his words incredibly odd. She cast a sidelong glance at York, subtly analyzing his expression, before replying with a smile. "Not a coincidence. He moved here specifically for me."

"Hoooonk—"

A long, ear-piercing blare erupted from the steering wheel. Willow looked at York in surprise. He calmly pulled his hand back, his face a perfect mask of composure. "My apologies. My hand slipped."

Willow subtly arched an eyebrow. Her gaze dropped to his hands gripping the steering wheel. His fingers were curled inward, gripping so tightly that his knuckles had turned white. It was obvious he was violently repressing his emotions.

He seemed exceptionally invested in her relationship with Lucian.

But why?

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