Chapter 409 A Perfect Match
Riley bit her lip in frustration and tried to pull away twice, but Donovan's grip was too strong.
Seeing her struggle, Donovan's face darkened a bit. "You're really gonna try to catch a cab dressed like that? Aren't you worried about getting cold?"
"Don't worry about me, Mr. Wilder. I can handle myself," Riley shot back, her voice icy.
Donovan frowned, realizing he might've shown too much concern. "It's not easy to catch a cab here. By the time you get one, the banquet will probably have already started."
Riley glanced at the road.
Yeah, the Opal Hair Studio was pretty out of the way, and there were hardly any cars around, let alone calling for a cab.
If she wanted a cab, she'd have to walk a bit.
But even then, she was reluctant to accept a ride from Donovan.
Riley turned back, about to say something, when her phone rang.
She frowned and glanced at Donovan.
His grip on her wrist slowly loosened.
Riley pulled out her phone and saw it was Harold calling.
As soon as she answered, Harold's cheerful voice came through. "Dr. Monroe, where are you? The other partners are already here, and Mr. Powell is too. He said he wants to see you!"
Riley checked the time; there was still a bit before banquet started, but Harold said even Zachary had arrived.
She couldn't keep Zachary waiting.
After a moment's hesitation, Riley forced a smile and said, "Please tell Mr. Powell I'll be there shortly."
Harold cheerfully agreed and hung up.
Looking at the darkened phone screen, Riley felt a bit troubled.
This trip to S City had been full of surprises.
She thought she was just attending a banquet, but she didn't expect to run into Donovan here, and even more surprising, Zachary would be attending the banquet too.
Last time, she had already turned down Zachary's offer to take her as a student. If she kept him waiting this time, it would be too rude.
Thinking of this, Riley reluctantly looked at Donovan and said stiffly, "If it's convenient, I'd appreciate your help, Mr. Wilder."
Donovan, recalling how Riley had just been avoiding him, now saw her sudden change in attitude. He smirked and said in a deep voice, "I'm more than happy to help, Ms. Monroe."
With that, he turned and led her to the car.
Once inside, Riley told the driver her destination, "Please take us to the Elite Club."
The driver, who was arranged by Donovan's business partner and knew nothing of their relationship, assumed Riley was Donovan's date and thought they made a perfect match.
Hearing Riley's words, the driver was momentarily surprised but didn't think much of it. He just casually remarked, "That's where we're headed too."
As soon as he said that, the temperature in the car seemed to drop suddenly.
The driver shivered unconsciously and slowly started the car.
The two in the back seat had different expressions.
Riley frowned and looked at Donovan, feeling puzzled, 'How could it be such a coincidence? Harold had invited prominent figures from the medical field, but the Wilder Group wasn't deeply involved in the medical industry. Why would Donovan attend?'
Donovan naturally sensed her gaze and met her eyes without changing his expression. "Looks like we're destined to meet tonight."
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