Chapter 29

The business partner watched Liam Sullivan’s departing figure with growing unease.

He couldn't help but wonder which of his remarks had offended the powerful man.

Inside the Rolls-Royce, Liam Sullivan settled into his seat.

He immediately ordered his driver and assistant, Ryan Johnson, to contact Thomas Carter, the PR manager.

He needed to understand everything that had happened tonight.

When Thomas revealed that Vivian Bennett had been assigned to entertain Zachary Hudson alongside other PR beauties, and that Zachary had publicly shown interest in her, Liam’s handsome face instantly darkened.

The temperature inside the car seemed to drop sharply.

Ryan, who was driving, shivered involuntarily.

At that moment, he spotted Vivian Bennett and Emily Davis waiting for a taxi outside the hotel.

Ryan quickly suggested, "Sir, it’s late. It might not be safe for two women to wait here alone. Should we offer them a ride back to the city?"

Ryan’s ability to read his boss’s moods had kept him in his position for years.

He had already sensed that Liam treated Vivian differently ever since he was asked to report on her daily activities in the PR department.

Now, seeing Liam’s stormy expression after learning about Zachary’s advances, Ryan was certain his boss had more than professional concern for Vivian.

It was no coincidence they had run into her waiting outside.

He knew Liam wouldn’t want her taking a taxi alone at night.

So he made the suggestion naturally.

To his surprise, Liam pressed his lips together and said coldly, "Do what you want. It has nothing to do with me."

Ryan was taken aback.

Nothing to do with him?

In the past, when other women tried to hitch a ride or flirt with Liam, Ryan had been sternly rebuked for even asking.

But now, when it came to Vivian, it was suddenly Ryan’s decision?

Clearly, Liam was giving silent permission without admitting it.

Ryan knew better than to point it out.

He pulled the car over and stepped out to extend the invitation.

"Vivian, please get in."

Vivian and Emily were still waiting for the hotel shuttle when they heard a male voice.

They turned in surprise.

"Assistant Ryan?" Emily blinked several times, hardly believing that Liam Sullivan’s personal assistant was standing before them.

"Get in?" Vivian was stunned, not quite processing the offer.

"I’ll drive you back to the city," Ryan said with a friendly smile.

Vivian was speechless.

Assistant Ryan himself driving them back?

Since when did they deserve such VIP treatment?

Emily pinched her own arm. "Am I dreaming?"

The company shuttle had left without them, stranding them at the hotel.

She thought the company had abandoned them.

Instead, Assistant Ryan was personally offering them a ride?

"Please, the boss is waiting in the car," Ryan gestured again, urging them to enter.