“Looks like my ambition back then was indeed rather lofty!” Back then, Sophia was impoverished to the point that Michael had to pay for her living expenses. Meanwhile, Michael was already an Academy Award winner for Best Actor, globally renowned. Where did I get the courage to have Michael Fletcher be my kept man?
The two of them then reached Michael’s car, planning to take his car to Bayside University. His car looks much better than mine with the entire body painted noble black. It looks just like a king in the dark night, speeding like the wind anytime. I love this color! It’s much more stunning than my sports car!
The Michel Family had a subsidiary in the automotive industry, manufacturing high-tech supreme cars. Thus, Cooper gifted her a fleet of cars from time to time for her to use or play bumper cars with. However, she was always rendered speechless by his tastes, for the cars he gifted her were either pink, rose, green, or red in color. She didn’t even dare drive those cars out! Instead, she furtively sent one to the auction house to have it appraised in exchange for cash, saving the money for Carmen’s kindergarten fee and debut fund.
Hence, she was very much in love with this car of his. Eager to try it out, she asked, “Can I drive your car?”
Taking the shoes, Sophia looked down at her high heels, a feeling of warmth suffusing her. “Thank you.” After changing into the shoes, she then climbed into the car. Gripping the steering wheel, she said to Michael, who was in the passenger seat, “It’s not as advanced as mine.” Despite being a tad bewildering in terms of color, her small car was great in all other aspects. As soon as she slipped into the car, it’d adjust the air-conditioning according to the temperature outside to ensure the best and most comfortable environment. Besides, it was also voice-activated.
Fastening his seat belt, Michael countered, “I’m a kept man, so my car should naturally be inferior to yours.”
Chuckling, Sophia then started the car and drove off. Meanwhile, the bodyguards followed in the car behind, maintaining an appropriate distance.
It was a half-hour drive from Crimson House, which was where they had their meal, to Bayside University. Midway, Sophia abruptly accelerated and sped past the pedestrian crossing at the final second the green light flashed, giving Michael such a scare that he gripped his seat belt tightly. As the sports car shot out like an arrow, Sophia glanced at the rear-view mirror. Upon seeing that the bodyguards’ car was forced to stop at the traffic light to wait out the red light, she beamed with joy. “I’m not a fan of them following me around every day,” she explained.
Michael nodded in agreement. I’m not a fan of them following you around every day either. They cock-block me!
The car sped toward Bayside University. When they arrived, Sophia parked the car in the parking lot. Just when she’d parked, she saw that the bodyguards’ car had caught up to them and was looking for a parking space. “Quick, let’s go! Hurry! Let’s scoot!” she said hurriedly.
Locking the car, Michael grabbed her hand, and they sprinted into Bayside University under the cover of darkness. They laughed as they ran, and it was as though they’d returned to the past, many, many years ago. Wearing flats, Sophia kept up with him closely. At his lead, they quickly lost themselves within the university after numerous twists and turns, hiding where the bodyguards couldn’t find them. After all, he was very much familiar with this place.
Only when she was out of breath did Sophia stop, panting while clutching her stomach. Resting a hand on a small tree, she laughed uproariously. “Did you see how ridiculous they looked earlier, Michael? Haha…”
Sweat dotted Michael’s forehead from his sprint. I love this feeling! It’s as though we’ve gone back in time.
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