Chapter 1657
Belinda gave a slight smirk. She knew that Ellinor would be concerned about Theo's safety, but she
couldn't shake off the feeling of disappointment that came from being easily forgotten.
âStop worrying, you two,â Byran crossed his arms and said, âIsnât the wedding just around the
corner? Start getting ready! As for Theo, my brother and I got this. We'll make sure heâs back
safely!â
His good intentions were met with skeptical glances from Chase and Belinda.
Balfour was reliable, but Byran? Not so much. Instead of helping, there's a good chance he'd just
mess things up.
Irritated by their obvious disdain, Byran exclaimed, âWhat's with those looks, huh? Don't believe in
my abilities?â
Neither Chase nor Belinda responded, simply turning their heads to look out the window.
Byran was left speechless.
Finally, Balfour, who had been silent all along, asked, âWhere are you all headed?â
Chase turned back and politely said, âMr. Howard, if it's not too much trouble, could you drop us off
at the bridal boutique downtown? Thanks.â
Belinda remained silent, her cheeks flushed.
âI'm going home,â said Ida.
Byran didn't say anything, but clearly intended to accompany Ida, though he didn't dare voice it out
loud.
Balfour nodded, signaling the driver to drop them off at their respective destinations.
Since the Blanchet Villa was downtown, the driver first dropped off Chase and Belinda at the bridal
boutique.
Next, he dropped off Ida at her apartment building.
After thanking Balfour politely, Ida got out of the car alone. Byran followed in silence.
"Where do you think you're going?â
The sound of Balfour's voice froze Byran in his tracks. He turned around and gave a sheepish grin,
âBro, I'm just going to hang out at Ida's place for a bit and then Ill head home.â
Clearly, his excuse didn't convince Balfour.
âYou're a grown man! You shouldn't be hanging out at a girl's place! Come home with me!â
Byran frowned, âBro, you know Ida and I are dating! What's wrong with visiting my girlfriend? Just
because you're single doesn't mean I can't spend time with my girlfriend!â
Balfour's face darkened instantly, âWhat did you just say?â
âNo-nothing!â Byran quickly hopped off the car and ran after Ida.
Balfour was left speechless.
The driver turned to Balfour, âShould we go after Byran?â
Balfour pinched his brow, clearly annoyed. âLeave him be. Let's go.â
"Yes, sir, the driver replied.
Just as Ida was entering the elevator and the doors were closing, suddenly, Byran pried the doors
open and squeezed in, grinning at her
Ida was taken aback, âDid your brother let you get off the car?â
Byran shrugged, âNope! I escaped!â
Ida adjusted her glasses, playing along with his antics, âWhy aren't you going home? What are you
doing here?â