Chapter 536: Chapter 536



Allie responded with assurance, “I’ve got this!”

They all ended up in Switzerland, by chance staying at the same hotel. Worn out from their travels, Aurora dozed off immediately upon disembarking from the plane. Adrian and Joelle decided it was best to take Aurora straight to the hotel for some rest.

Once settled in the car, Joelle voiced her concerns to Adrian.

“Do you really think Rafael and Allie are in a relationship, especially considering Rafael’s historical issues with Allie’s dad?”

Adrian took a moment to think, then asked, “What do you care about him so much?”

“Huh?”

“You can only care for me.” Adrian’s tone carried an unexpected hint of jealousy.

Joelle’s brow creased. “I’m serious here.”

“So am I,” Adrian countered, gently squeezing her chin. Joelle felt a little embarrassed with the driver in the front.

“Adie, stop this.”

“Alright.” Adrian then circled back to Joelle’s initial query. “I don’t believe Rafael would truly be interested in her.”

Joelle replied, “But Allie is actually quite nice, you know.”

“Nice? She’s just good at putting on a show. What’s so admirable about that?”

Adrian, whose knack for discerning true character had sharpened over time, often displayed this to Joelle in their daily interactions.

“Is that so?”

“Isn’t it obvious?”

Joelle couldn’t help but smile. She noticed that Allie’s flattery often seemed a tad excessive and somewhat sycophantic. However, as people generally enjoyed compliments, and given Joelle’s previous encounters with Allie, she usually dismissed any skepticism she felt.

“If she manages to sustain this facade her entire life, that might just be a skill worth noting.”

Elsewhere, Allie and Rafael climbed into a car, setting off for the city. Michael, preferring not to impose or feel like an outsider, chose to take a different car at the airport, following his own travel plans.

The chill was biting in Switzerland. Allie entered the car shivering, promptly warming her hands and nestling into Rafael’s coat with a cheerful grin. Rafael, on his part, always considered Allie a bit uncouth. Her behavior was consistently rowdy, whether at the dining table, in the car, or even during sleep. Yet, she had somehow endeared herself to Rafael, who typically found her quite vexing.

At that moment, Rafael seemed unbothered by her antics. He looked at her with a teasing smile, raised an eyebrow, and asked, “Feeling cold?”

Allie nodded, her hand slipping into Rafael’s coat as she gave him a playful smile, her fingers teasing him with provocative touches.

Rafael caught her hand. “Want to warm up? One million.”

Allie frowned, her displeasure unmistakable. “Not interested? Fine.” Rafael feigned an attempt to pull away, and Allie quickly nodded. “Let me get my ten million’s worth first!”

Rafael stayed composed, enveloping Allie’s petite frame in his coat before turning his gaze out the window. The landscape was breathtaking, but his expression abruptly shifted.

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