Chapter 389

Xavier's brows pinched together, his expression dark. "What, a place like this scares you?" "No. I just think it's too loud," Scarlett said. "Then come in with me." He didn't give her a chance to say no. Walking around to the driver's side, he grabbed her hand and pulled her along. Scarlett jogged to keep up with his long strides, her gaze dropping to their clasped hands in disbelief. Something stirred in her chest, and her eyes reddened. She didn't know what Xavier meant by this, but she liked the feeling of his hand wrapped tightly around hers. It was as if a wave of security had swept over her, dissolving the loneliness and emptiness that had always clung to her. She wished she could stay in this moment forever. He led her through the chaos of the club's main floor and up to a private lounge on the second floor. It wasn't until he released her hand that she snapped back to reality. "Mr. Hanson, have another one." "Mr. Hanson, stop looking at your phone, look at me instead."