Chapter 134

"Explain."

He stopped abruptly.

His low voice cut through the night.

Anna Ross was caught off guard.

She nearly collided with his straight back.

She retreated half a step.

Her heels clicked softly against the pavement.

"There's nothing to explain."

She lifted her gaze to meet his.

"The bar pays well."

"My time after work belongs to me."

Adrian Sinclair turned slowly.

Streetlights shattered into cold stars in his eyes.

Anna suddenly noticed—

His usually neat hair was slightly disheveled.

A few dark strands fell across his forehead.

Making his features appear even more profound.

He raised an eyebrow.

A faint curve touched his lips.

"Since my Executive Assistant enjoys watching so much."

"Perhaps you should skip the bar."

"Stay by my side."

"Let you look your fill."

Anna sharply turned her face away.

Her ears felt warm.

"Unnecessary."

"I will continue working at the bar."

"Please do not interfere with my freedom, Mr. Sinclair."

His eyes darkened.

"How much does the bar pay you?"

"I'll double it."

"Plus extra."

Anna clenched her fingers.

Nails digging into her palms.

"Thank you for your offer, Mr. Sinclair."

"But I prefer to earn my own living."

"Charity from others—"

"I cannot accept."

She turned toward the building.

Her skirt brushed against the cold steps.

Adrian reached out.

But only caught the night wind passing through.

He stood still.

Watching her figure disappear behind the iron door.

Warm yellow light turned on upstairs.

He slammed his fist against the steering wheel.

The engine growled was hoarsely.

Why did she have to be so stubborn?

How exactly has Howard Lowell been taking care of her?

Anna pushed the door open.

A figure flung itself into her arms.

Sophia Roscente clung to her like a frightened kitten.

Holding tightly to her waist.

"Sis!"

"If it weren't for you today—"

"I'd definitely have been beaten to a pulp!"

Anna sighed.

Gently patting her back.

"Don't ever do this again."

"Everyone was worried."

Sophia sniffled.

Nodding vigorously.

"I promise!"

"I'll come straight home from now on!"

Anna looked into her sparkling eyes.

Suddenly feeling exhausted.

By day, she was Adrian Sinclair's Executive Assistant.

By night, a bar server.

Now, also a guardian for a troubled girl.

She was truly too busy to even catch her breath.