Reborn Second Chance With The Scheming Tycoon novel Chapter 198

Chapter 168 Help her?

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A sudden voice cut through the slightly romantic atmosphere, jolting Amelia Johnson. She

turned around–Rachel Williams?

“What are you doing here?”

Rachel put on a pitiful face. “Cousin Amelia, I came along with you.”

Clearly, she’d slipped in when everyone else left, trying to avoid being noticed.

Amelia raised an eyebrow. “Why would you follow me here?”

Rachel darted a glance at Damien Taylor, biting her lip. “I saw you heading the other way… I

was worried you might get lost, that’s all.”

Amelia almost laughed out loud. Yeah right–more like worried she’d miss a shot at Damien.

“Well, here I am with Mr. Taylor. Clearly not lost. You can go now,” Amelia said bluntly.

But Rachel’s eyes turned red. “But Aunt must’ve already left… Amelia, just let me tag along

with you guys? I swear I won’t be a bother.”

Sure, the last run–in at the police station spooked her, but the moment Amelia mentioned

soaking feet in some top–level oolong tea? That luxury sounded way too tempting to pass up.

Plus, she figured her mom would back her up anyway.

“You tagging along with us… doesn’t really seem appropriate, does it? We’re heading to a hotel,” Amelia said, slipping her arm around Damien and letting the ambiguity hang in the air.

Rachel’s face flushed instantly, clearly getting the wrong idea. “I, I…”

“You’re not seriously thinking about joining us, right? He’s your cousin–in–law,” Amelia said, giving Rachel a look like she couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

At that moment, there was a knock at the door.

A staff member stepped in. “Mr. Taylor, the car’s ready.”

“Escort this young lady out,” Damien said casually, as if he’d arranged it all while the girls

were chatting.

Rachel opened her mouth to object, but the moment she locked eyes with Damien’s sharp,

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cool gaze, she instantly froze.

The staffer gestured politely. “This way, miss.”

Left with no choice, Rachel backed out unhappily.

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Once they were alone, Damien pulled Amelia into his lap, one hand gently at her waist, his

voice low and teasing in her ear. “So… about that hotel?”

Amelia’s body went soft in his embrace, her voice came out all shaky. “I–It was just to get rid

of her.”

Seeing her flushed face and flustered look, Damien leaned in for a quick kiss–the “interest

payment“-before driving her back home.

When Amelia was about to get out of the car, Damien looked at her and said, “I’ve got a lot

going on lately. If you miss me, just call.”

As if she’d forget without that reminder.

Amelia nodded and watched him drive off.

“Man… that Shadowlight really suits him,” she murmured to herself for the first time, proud

that her car design could end up being the perfect gift for someone she liked.

“Amelia, was that really Mr. Taylor just now?”

Amelia turned and saw Jessica Williams smiling at her. That smile gave her chills. Just‘

cause she hadn’t said anything back at the teahouse didn’t mean she hadn’t done anything.

“Yeah,” Amelia replied flatly. “I wanted him to come inside for a bit, but he’s swamped with

work.”

Jessica nodded, trying to sound warm. “Makes sense–someone like him must be super

busy. But he still took the time to bring you home. Anyone could tell he cares about you.”

Amelia just smiled politely and walked away.

“Hey, Amelia–who was the guy who brought Rachel back just now?” Jessica hurried to catch

up.“What?” Amelia Johnson blinked in confusion. Someone sent Rachel Williams back? Just

a driver, right?

Jessica Williams figured she was playing dumb and decided to make it clear. “I just heard

to Rachel first and see what she says.”

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