Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 1163

Chapter 1163 

“No need, the subway is really convenient,” Emily quickly explained as she caught up. “Besides, if I ride in your car on my first day of work and someone sees it, it might start unnecessary gossip.” 

Charlie scoffed. “What gossip? Even if you’re the woman I fancy and you’re assigned to work with me, who dares to judge?” 

Emily was taken aback, her cheeks flushing. She looked down and whispered, “You might not care, but I do.” 

Charlie regretted; he had blurted them out without much thought. 

When the elevator arrived, he strode in.. 

Seeing that Emily was still standing there, he reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her into the elevator. 

As soon as Emily entered, she immediately took a step back to maintain distance. 

Charlie, expressionless, spoke softly: “Work ran late today; just ride with me. From now on, I won’t meddle in your affairs. Don’t overthink it; I’m just doing this so Kya won’t worry about you at home.” 

Emily nodded gratefully and said, “Thank you!” 

This time, a driver was at the wheel. With the driver there, the atmosphere was even more awkward. 

Emily thought to herself that Charlie’s relationships with the women around him were anything but normal. Surely, this driver would assume she was Charlie’s lover too. 

She couldn’t explain, so she just tried to keep her distance from him. 

Charlie was constantly on the phone, occasionally glancing her way. 

After hanging up, he almost laughed seeing her leaning against the car door “You’ll fall out if you move any further back!” 

Emily froze, embarrassed. 

Charlie chuckled. “Are you that scared of me? Am I going to hurt you?” 

Emily shook her head. “Not fear, respect!” 

Charlie mocked, “Do you think I’d believe that?” 

Her avoidance and fear didn’t sit well with him. He even started missing the Emily who would stand up to him and tease him. 

He suddenly chuckled. No, she would still stand up to him now! 

Emily didn’t respond, and Charlie didn’t bother her again. 

They rode in silence, with Charlie occasionally answering a call 

Emily’s phone also rang. It was Estelle, asking why she hadn’t come home yet. Was Charlie giving her a hard time? 

Emily whispered, “Don’t worry, I’ll be home soon.” 

After hanging up, Charlie turned to her and asked her, “Was that Estelle?” 

“Mhm.” 

“Is she worried I’ll hurt you too?”