Chapter 191
Chapter 191:
Austin pulled out his phone and called Miguel, issuing a brief command. “See my guests out, and have the car brought around immediately p>
Miguel acknowledged it at once, and within ten minutes, a waiter informed Austin that the car was waiting at the entrance.
Austin leaned down and gently scooped Brinley into his arms.
She was already half-asleep, her head nestled against his shoulder, her breath laced with the faint sweetness of champagne.
As they crossed the banquet hall, a few guests stared. Austin gave a curt nod without slowing and carried Brinley straight outside.
The cool night air made her shiver, and she instinctively pressed closer to him for warmth.
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A sleek black Bentley idled at the curb. The driver, seeing Austin carrying Brinley, hurried to open the door.
Austin settled her carefully in the back seat, slid in beside her, and adjusted her shawl to keep her warm. “Drive,” he said, his eyes fixed on Brinley’s face.
The car glided away from the glowing hotel.
At first, Brinley rested quietly, but soon she began to murmur, her brow creasing with discomfort. “My head is spinning p>
Austin gently massaged her temples, his voice soft. “A short nap will help. We’re almost home p>
He looked toward the driver. “Slow down. Keep it smooth p>
Feeling the weight of the instruction, the driver nodded quickly. “Yes, sir p>
Austin usually valued speed, but tonight he chose her comfort first. The driver tightened his grip on the wheel, hyper-aware of every turn, avoiding even the slightest jolt. He didn’t dare glance at the couple nestled together in the rearview mirror.
As the car moved steadily, Brinley’s thoughts grew hazy.
Alcohol amplified her emotions, stirring feelings she normally kept buried.
Suddenly, she sat up and leaned toward Austin, her eyes gleaming with tipsy boldness. “Austin, you’re really handsome p>
He chuckled, about to respond, when she added with childlike conviction, “Way better than Colin—a hundred… no, a thousand times better p>
At Colin’s name, Austin’s brow twitched, but he let her keep talking.
Brinley, now completely unguarded, poked his chest lightly, her voice sweet and soft. “You’ve got an amazing build p>
Then her tone shifted, distress spilling through. Her lips pouted, her eyes glistening. “But Colin… two years with him, and I never even felt his muscles to see if they were solid p>