I wonder what she has up her sleeve this time."

Bennett's message arrived as soon as Claudia responded to Aurora's,

He said, ‘I'm here." Upon reading the message, Claudia raised her head.

She immediately caught sight of the black Bentley parked on the side of the road.

She stuffed her phone in her bag and sprinted to the car.

The weather was a bit warm that day. Claudia was sweating a little by the time she reached the vehicle.

Bennett grabbed the shopping bag she was carrying and stowed it in the trunk, He waited until she entered the car before he returned to the driver's seat.

“Why did you run? It's not like I'll leave you."

Claudia's cheeks reddened in embarrassment as she fastened her seat belt.

“You might get a parking ticket.”

“I don't mind getting a parking ticket for you, Mrs. Dreskin," Bennett said with a smile.

Claudia beamed, touched by his words. She bit down on her happiness and said, “Let's go home."

"Alright."

Bennett started the car before his eyes darted to the cup of smoothie Claudia was holding.

The traffic was terrible, and every few meters, the car would have to come to a complete halt for more than ten seconds.

“What did you buy in the mall?" Claudia instantly stiffened at the question.

When she remembered the gift she bought for him, her whole face flushed.

"I bought something nice.

Bennett turned to her curiously, “What is it?" For the second time, his gaze went to the cup of smoothie in her hand, He arched an eyebrow and said, “Mrs. Dreskin, didn't you say you'd give me some of that?"

"What?"

Claudia was so engrossed in her thoughts about the collar clip that she did not respond immediately. A second later, her eyes widened a little, and she caught him looking at the cup she was holding,

Then, she remembered what she told him over the phone several minutes ago. Claudia asked sheepishly, "Do you really want some?"

“You said it was delicious, so I want to know if it really is.”

Biting the inside of her cheek nervously, she handed Bennett the cup.