As soon as I settled in, the car took off.


    I watched the ever-changing scenery outside the window and the beautiful sunset, feeling my anxiety slowly fade away.


    But this peace didn’tst long.


    When I nced in the rearview mirror, I saw something unsettling.


    The driver was a stranger to me.


    Confusion swept over me.


    What was happening?


    “Ivy, take a look at the driver.


    I’ve been out with Andrew before, and I sort of remember his driver.


    But this one, I don’t recall at alll”


    The more I talked, the tighter my chest felt with growing unease.


    Ivy was quiet for a moment, then reassured me, “Honey, don’t worry.


    Maybe Andrew assigned this driver temporarily and he’s not officially hired yet.


    ”


    Her words sounded unsure.


    I gripped my dress, remaining silent.


    Given how fast we were going, even if I wanted to stop now, it would be toote.


    I tried to strike up a casual conversation with the driver to get some information.


    “Hello, sir.N?velDrama.Org content.


    How long have you been working for Mr.


    Pierce? I don’t think I’ve seen you before.


    ”


    The driver’s response was cold and brief.


    “A while.


    ”


    His short reply suggested he was avoiding the question.


    Holding back my frustration, I continued in a calm, polite voice, “Does Mr.


    Pierce usually have you pick up guests in this car? I haven’t seen it before.


    ”


    He nced at me through the rearview mirror and answered stiffly, “Sort of.


    ”


    His unclear reply tested Ivy’s patience.


    “What do you mean by sort of?”


    I wanted a more specific answer, but sensing more questionsing, the driver became noticeably impatient.


    “I’m driving.


    Talking to you can be distracting and dangerous.


    Could you please stop?”


    Feeling a bit embarrassed, I managed a smile and stopped pushing.


    “Alright.


    ”


    However, Ivy wasn’t ready to give up.


    “Honey, keep asking! He doesn’t seem incapable of answering the questions.


    ”


    I let out a sigh, shaking my head.


    “It’s no use.


    We’re not going to get anything more from him.


    It’s clear he’s cautious around me, trying not to reveal anything.


    ”


    Puzzled, Ivy asked, “Why would that be?”


    I was just as confused.