Chapter 302
Always Been Yours
Meanwhile, Nicholas, along with Harry and his wife, planned to leave as well.
âPresident Sawyer, Iâve already made a booking for you at the hotel, so please, allow me to take you there.â
As Harry walked out of the concert hall, he explained the arrangements he had made.
Nicholas glanced around the concert hall entrance, then said indifferently, âThereâs no need for that. Iâd like to walk around by myself.â
âIn that case, I wonât disturb your night, President Sawyer.â
Harry nodded in farewell and walked away with his wife. At this moment, Edward stopped the car in front of Nicholas.
Nicholas opened the door and got in before lowering the window. Soon, Edwardâs question sounded in his ears. âPresident Sawyer, where are we going next?â
âWeâre not leaving.â A calm voice emerged from Nicholasâ mouth. He stared intently at the entrance of the concert hall.
The glowing moonlight enveloped him as if plating him with a layer of silver brilliance, giving him a mysterious aura. Edward noticed his presidentâs gaze and could already guess that Nicholas was waiting for Tessa to come out. He sat silently in the driverâs seat and waited with his president.
After a while, the concert guests dispersed, and the members of the Berlin Philharmonic walked out.
Tessa didnât even know that Nicholas was nearby. After she and Scott said goodbye to the music director, they drove to the healthcare center.
Watching as the taxi gradually drove off, Edward swallowed and cautiously turned his head. Then, sure enough, he saw the unusually nasty look on his presidentâs face. The temperature inside the car plummeted even more as Nicholas exuded a freezing aura.
Edward shivered, then summoned the courage to ask, âPresident Sawyer, should we follow them?â
âFollow them.â
After Tessa finished the therapy, her hand felt a lot better.
âThis place is quite good. I should come by here more often,â she said as she walked out of the center with Scott.
Scott nodded in agreement. âNext time you come here, you should get a membership card to make an appointment in advance.â
Tessa nodded lightly in response to his instruction. Then, while the two of them stood on the side of the road, Scott raised his hand and glanced at his watch, then asked, âDo you want to have supper?â
Tessaâs hands didnât hurt now, so she agreed. They found a late-night snack bar, where they had a pleasant conversation about music-related matters, all the while unaware that someone had been following them.
Inside a black car on the side of the street, Edward was almost frozen into a popsicle by the chilliness Nicholas was exuding. Unfortunately for him, he dared not protest, so he could only silently pray that Tessa would quickly finish her supper and leave soon.
Nicholas stared gloomily at the man and woman who were laughing not far away, only to find that the scene was an eyesore but also somewhat⦠comforting? The woman had never smiled so brightly in front of him before. Every time she saw him, she was either cautious or wary and distant. At this thought, an indescribable rage spread through Nicholasâs chest. He stared straight at Tessa with intense eyes.
Meanwhile, Tessa suddenly felt a coldness behind her, causing her to shudder.
Scott took off his coat and handed it to her upon seeing this. âThe temperature at night here is much lower than it is during the day. Why donât you put on my coat?â
For a moment, Tessa was surprised. Then, finding such an action would be a little too intimate, she shook her head and refused. âThank you, but Iâm not cold.â
A touch of disappointment flashed across Scottâs eyes, but he quickly recovered his composure.
After the meal, Scott sent Tessa back to her apartment.
âWeâre here, Mr. Brooks. Please be safe as you return.â Tessa waved Scott goodbye while smiling as she stood under the apartment building.
At this, a hint of tenderness flashed across Scottâs dark eyes. He nodded but still watched as Tessaâs petite figure disappeared down the corridor before turning to leave.
When Edward saw Scott leave, he breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that he would turn into a frozen popsicle before tonight ended if this man didnât leave anytime soon. As he felt the temperature in the car gradually warming up, he cleared his throat and suggested, âPresident Sawyer, would you like to go up and say hello to Miss Reinhart?â
Nicholas gave Edward a blank stare at his suggestion and looked at him as if he was staring at a retard.