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Leon took a deep breath after their kiss ended, and without giving Giselle another chance to escape, he held her wrist and guided her toward the black car parked by the roadside.

“Leon… I have to go home,” Giselle whispered.

“We’ll talk in a quiet place,” Leon replied shortly without looking back.

Giselle tried to pull away, but not too strongly. “I don’t want to get into your car.”

“Giselle.” Leon looked at her sharply. “Please.”

Just one word, but its weight drained all her strength to resist.

Reluctantly, she got into the passenger seat. Leon closed the door, then entered from the driver’s side.

Once the door shut,...