RankNovelChapter 162 Sean hesitated at first, unsure if it was really Claire standing there. He didn't want to rush into anything until he could get closer and confirm it was her.
Noticing Brian's intentions, Sean frowned slightly and pulled Claire into a protective embrace, her face buried against his chest.
"Is there something you need, Mr. Cole?" he asked coolly.
Brian ignored Sean's cold demeanor and stood firmly in front of him, "Nothing much, just wanted to say hi to Mr. Foster." He then glanced at Claire, raising an eyebrow with curiosity. "And who might this be?" Claire's heart pounded in her chest, her fingers gripping the edge of her coat so tightly that her nails pressed into her palms.
Sean's voice was steady and confident, "My fiancée." Claire's heart raced even faster at these words, as if it were about to leap from her throat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPressed against Sean's chest, she could clearly feel his strong, steady heartbeat, intertwining with her own frantic rhythm.
The atmosphere instantly bectense, as if the air had thickened around them.
Everything around them seemed to fall silent, leaving only the sound of their breathing and the beating of their hearts.
Brian's expression froze momentarily, his smile turning awkward.
Unwilling to let it go, he scrutinized Claire, feeling a growing familiarity and curiosity. Finally, he couldn't help but say, "So you're Mr. Foster's fiancée. Nice to meet you, I'm Brian." Claire remained stiff, clinging to Sean, afraid to speak lest Brian recognize her voice.
Sean narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in them. "My fiancée isn't feeling well and can't greet Mr. Cole." With that, he effortlessly lifted Claire into his arms.
Claire instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, hiding her face in his embrace.
Sean swiftly opened the car door with one hand, his actions fluid and decisive. Brian stepped forward, trying to catch a glimpse of the woman's face, but Claire kept it hidden, making it impossible for him to see.
In the next moment, Sean gently placed Claire on the back seat, leaning in close. The proximity was so intense they could feel each other's breath, warm and intimate against Claire's neck, causing her heart to race once more.
Claire felt her cheeks burn, her eyes wide with panic and tension.
Sean leaned in slightly, whispering softly into her ear, "Don't worry, I'm here."
His voice, warm and reassuring, seemed to have a calming effect) slowly easing Claire's restless En.
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Having spoken, Sean straightened up, stepped out of the car and closed the care the door firmly behind him.
He turned to face Brian, his gaze turning icy, as sharp as a daggerin the night "Mr.Cole, if there's nothing else, I'll be on my way." With that, he moved to the driver's seat.
Brian stared at the closed car door, a flicker of frustration crossing his face.
The tinted windows blocked his view, obscuring the woman inside.
Yet his intuition told him that the woman was very likely Claire.
Suddenly, he reached out and pulled the car door open.
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