novelxo Chapter 30
Chapter 30
The unassuming black sedan glided smoothly along, its ordinariness almost a
cloak of invisibility under the scrutiny of passersby. As the vehicle neared, its rear
window slid down halfway, revealing a familiar half-face.
Mirabella paused mid-stride, catching sight of the partial visage, a flicker of
recognition crossing her face.
James’ eyebrows quirked in amusement, his mischievous eyes sparkling with
mirth as he caught her gaze. “Locked out?” he teased, the corner of his mouth
lifting in a half-smile.
Mirabella’ initial surprise quickly dissipated, replaced by a resigned shrug that
seemed to say, “Isn't it obvious?”
A soft chuckle escaped James' lips before he offered, “Hop in. I'll get you past
the gate.”
Wyatt, who had been dutifully driving without a word, nearly did a double-take at
the sound of his boss’ words. Was this really the same man who usually exuded
an aura of detached frostiness?
With an arched brow, Mirabella glanced at the security guard standing nearby,
noting his passive stance. After a brief moment of contemplation, she didn’t
decline the unexpected offer. She strode over, pulled open the car door, and slid
into the backseat with a graceful ease.
Meanwhile, Summer, approaching from a distance, caught the interaction and
pointed toward the entrance, her voice tinged with surprise. “Emmitt, isn’t that
Mira over there?”
Emmitt, somewhat preoccupied as he escorted Summer to school, snapped to
attention at her words. Following her pointed finger, all he saw was the black
sedan making its way into the school grounds, with no sign of Mirabella amidst
the crowd. “No, I don’t see her, Summer. Are you sure?” he asked, his brow
furrowed with confusion.
Though it was a fleeting glimpse, Summer was quite certain that she had seen
Mirabella enter the black car. Emmitt. however, seemed to have missed it.
Summer pondered briefly. She withdrew her gaze and murmured, “Maybe I was
mistaken. It couldn’t have been Mira getting into a stranger’s car.”
She spoke the last part almost under her breath, too softly for Emmitt to catch
properly. “What stranger’s car?” he inquired, seeking clarity.
Summer hesitated, then shook her head dismissively. “Never mind.” After a brief
pause, she added, “Emmitt, I should head in. Thanks for going out of your way to
bring me to school today.”
Emmitt responded with a simple wave and a smile, which gradually faded as
Summer's figure disappeared through the school gates. Was his sister in a
stranger's car?
Inside the car, Mirabella turned her head to look at James with a playful tilt of her
head, resting her cheek on her hand. “What a coincidence, neighbor boy.”
The term “neighbor boy made James’ lips twitch involuntarily, a wry sense of
resignation washing over his handsome features. His voice, low and steady,
corrected her gently, “James. That's my name.”
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As his words settled, the car
experienced a brief jolt. James raised
an eyebrow, casting a casual glance
at Wyatt, who sat ramrod straight in
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the driver's seat, avoiding any and all
eye contact with the rearview mirror.
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Unperturbed by the subtle tension in
the car, Mirabella maintained her
nonchalant demeanor, murmuring.
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James shifted in his seat, crossing
his legs comfortably. His tone was
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light as he probed, “And the person
attached to the name? Am I not
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“It's been a few days, and yet your skin seems to have thickened considerably,”
Mirabella shot back with a sideways. glance.
A soft laugh escaped James as his expression turned more serious. “What was
going on at the school gate?” he inquired.