Chapter 408 Still Trying to Escape
Riley's style was super simple, so her makeup and hair were done in no time. She picked out a dress to try on.
The stylist waited outside.
When Riley stepped out, the stylist's eyes lit up. "Miss, this dress is perfect for you!"
He'd been in the styling game for years and rarely saw anyone come to the Opal Hair Studio for such a simple look.
Even though he knew Riley was a knockout, he didn't expect her simple style to be this stunning.
Seeing her now, he was blown away.
Riley had a strand of hair tied into a simple bun at the back of her head, held with a pearl hairpin, while the rest of her hair flowed freely. Her face was free of heavy concealer, with just light makeup. The makeup artist had added a touch of glitter to her cupid's bow. She wore a warm white off-shoulder, waist-cinching long dress, showing off her flawless skin and striking collarbone.
She looked like an angel.
The stylist even wondered if she was a star.
Hearing the stylist's praise, Riley smiled gently, "Thank you."
Looking at her outfit in the mirror, it wasn't too grand, but it was enough to show her importance to this evening's banquet.
Riley nodded in satisfaction, thanked the stylist, and went downstairs to pay.
After settling the bill, it was almost time for the banquet. Riley was about to hail a cab when she heard a voice behind her.
"Mr. Wilder, take care."
The person in charge of Opal Hair Studio personally escorted Donovan out, respectfully seeing him off.
Donovan nodded slightly and was about to leave when he saw Riley standing by the roadside.
Just by her back, he could recognize Riley.
It seemed she had knew Donovan was also there, as Riley's back appeared very stiff.
After a moment, Riley lifted her foot to walk away.
Donovan's eyes darkened, and he took large strides to her side. "Ms. Monroe, what a coincidence."
Hearing this, Riley's steps halted abruptly, momentarily unsure of how to react. 'How could it be such a coincidence? Why was Donovan here?' she thought.
Moreover, she had already made her stance clear before, so why was Donovan still calling out to her?
Donovan hadn't expected that while he was getting styled upstairs, Riley was sitting downstairs.
He had thought they would meet at the banquet.
But meeting earlier wasn't a bad thing.
Without Riley's response, Donovan wasn't annoyed. He walked to her side and asked in a deep voice, "Ms. Monroe, you must be going to a banquet. Are you planning to take a cab dressed like this?"
Riley frowned slightly, stepping back two paces to distance herself. "No need for your concern, Mr. Wilder. You must be busy with your engagements. I won't waste your time."
With that, Riley turned to leave.
As she turned, Donovan's eyes flashed with amazement, but the next second, he saw Riley trying to escape again.
Donovan's eyes darkened suddenly, and he reached out to grab Riley's wrist.
Riley stopped abruptly, turning back to look at Donovan warily.
Donovan spoke firmly, "I'll take you there."
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