Kayla’s POV

After the banquet, Nathan drove me back to the front gate of the Westminster villa.

"Thank you for taking me home, Nathan," I turned to him and expressed my gratitude sincerely.

However, quite unusually, Nathan had a somewhat forced smile on his face. He looked into my eyes but didn't say anything, just nodded.

I hesitated and withdrew my gaze, placing my hand on the car door. Just as I was about to press the door release button, Nathan suddenly stopped me.

"Wait! Kayla!"

I froze in place, turning back to look at Nathan.

"Can we talk?" Nathan's tone was somewhat urgent, and there was a hint of...