Chapter 680

Chapter 680:
His phone trembled relentlessly against the dashboard. Eventually, he pressed the brake pedal and surrendered to the device’s demands, lifting it to his ear with weary resignation.
Eugene’s voice crackled through the speaker.
“Mr. Watson, what course of action should we pursue regarding Miss Vivian’s predicament?” Eugene inquired, his tone precise and professional. “Representatives have already made contact with the Watson Group.”
Brandon’s gaze dropped toward the floor as he responded, “Execute the contingency strategy we developed previously.”
“Understood, sir,” Eugene replied efficiently before disconnecting to fulfill his orders.
Brandon lowered the phone and tilted his face toward the vast expanse above. A luminous moon dominated the celestial canvas, yet he recognized with bitter clarity that this celestial beauty did not shine for him alone, just as the woman who commanded his heart remained beyond his reach.
Meanwhile, across the city’s sprawling landscape, Myron guided his vehicle through the quiet streets, delivering Millie safely to her modest rented dwelling. Ari had surrendered to sleep’s embrace within Millie’s protective arms. The child appeared angelic in her slumber, a whimsical cute puppy hair clip adorning her silken strands.
When Myron brought the car to a gentle stop and circled to open the rear door, he discovered Millie’s tender profile illuminated by the soft interior light as she gazed down at Ari with maternal affection.
He had abstained from alcohol throughout the evening due to his driving responsibilities, yet something about this moment left him feeling wonderfully lightheaded.
Millie detected his movement and lifted her eyes, meeting Myron’s warm smile.
His gaze held an intensity that momentarily stole her breath, leaving her suspended in unexpected vulnerability.
She recovered quickly, returning his smile with equal warmth.
𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢: gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧿ⅽ𝗼𝗺
“Allow me to carry Ari,” Myron offered, extending his arms with gentle invitation.
“Of course.” Millie began to shift her position, but Ari instinctively burrowed deeper into her embrace, like a contented kitten seeking warmth, drawing a soft laugh from Millie.
Myron circled around and delicately transferred Ari from Millie’s arms into his own protective hold.
Ari’s eyes fluttered open briefly, recognized Myron’s familiar presence, and immediately nestled against his chest with trusting abandonment.
Myron secured Ari against his shoulder, his hand moving in soothing circles across her small back, while his free hand managed to gather Millie’s bag.
“Let’s go,” Myron suggested with quiet consideration.
Millie nodded her agreement and followed his lead from the vehicle, ensuring the car door closed with minimal sound.
Once they stood beneath the open sky, Millie noticed Ari’s tiny fist still clutched something precious—a delicate string tethered to a colorful balloon. For original chapters go to.net
The cheerful decoration had been presented by the individual in the bear costume earlier in the evening, a gift Ari had claimed as her special treasure.
The bright sphere danced above them in the evening breeze, a cheerful sentinel against the darkness.
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