Classic Novel
Chapter 222
Chapter 222 Encroached Other’s Territory
How is your character so different from your public persona, Aiken?”
“Well, it's all because my manager, Lorraine, has been advising me to keep quiet in public,” Aiken sighed in resignation.
Maia nodded, “Listen to your agent, she’s absolutely right.”
Aiken was about to say something when suddenly there was a loud “bang,” and the luxury car jumped forward a few meters. “Oh my goodness! What just happened?”
Seeing Aiken covering his head, Maia reached out and gently patted his back, “Don’t worry, it’s just a minor rear-end collision.”
“Just a rear-end collision?” Aiken straightened up and looked at the back. Sure enough, an off- road vehicle had collided with the rear of the luxury car.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.
Once the car stabilized, Nigel quickly asked, “Maia, are you okay?” Maia shook her head, “I’m fine.”
“I'm not fine!” Aiken exclaimed, “I was really scared! Who is it? Rear-ending us in broad daylight? The speed wasn’t even fast, was the driver behind daydreaming or what?”
Maia laughed again. Who would have thought that the renowned Aiken could be so timid? Nigel, accustomed to Aiken’s sudden reactions, remained calm. He said, “I'll get out and take a
look.”
Nigel opened the car door and got out. The driver of the other vehicle also exited, and upon seeing Nigel, he awkwardly said, “I'm really sorry. Your car was prone to any collisions. It was just a light touch, and the
rear is already like this. | happen to be the owner of an auto shop. Let’s tow it to my garage. | take full responsibility, and I'll restore it for you! I’m really sorry.”
The other driver kept apologizing to Nigel, who hadn’t said anything yet. The driver began making a phone call to arrange for a tow truck.
Watching his swift actions, Nigel stopped him, “We have other matters to attend to. If you send someone to tow the car, we won't have transportation.”
“Just hail a cab. You don’t doubt the skills of our repair shop, do you? Ask around in Solisar, Bob's Auto Shop has fixed countless luxury cars! Come with me to the shop, and you'll see if I’m deceiving you!” The other driver reassured, patting his chest, “I guarantee to restore the car to its original condition!”
“Nigel, what’s happening?” Maia, seeing that Nigel hadn’t gotten back into the car,
Chapter 222 Encroached Other’s Territory
“How is your character so different from your public persona, Aiken?”
“Well, it's all because my manager, Lorraine, has been advising me to keep quiet in public,” Aiken sighed in resignation.
Maia nodded, “Listen to your agent, she’s absolutely right.”
Aiken was about to say something when suddenly there was a loud “bang,” and the luxury car jumped forward a few meters. “Oh my goodness! What just happened?”
Seeing Aiken covering his head, Maia reached out and gently patted his back, “Don’t worry, it’s just a minor rear-end collision.”
“Just a rear-end collision?” Aiken straightened up and looked at the back. Sure enough, an off- road vehicle had collided with the rear of the luxury car.
Once the car stabilized, Nigel quickly asked, “Maia, are you okay?” Maia shook her head, “I’m fine.”
“I'm not fine!” Aiken exclaimed, “I was really scared! Who is it? Rear-ending us in broad daylight? The speed wasn’t even fast, was the driver behind daydreaming or what?”
Maia laughed again. Who would have thought that the renowned Aiken could be so timid? Nigel, accustomed to Aiken’s sudden reactions, remained calm. He said, “I'll get out and take a
look.”
Nigel opened the car door and got out. The driver of the other vehicle also exited, and upon seeing Nigel, he awkwardly said, “I'm really sorry. Your car was prone to any collisions. It was just a light touch, and the rear is already like this. | happen to be the owner of an auto shop.
Let's tow it to my garage. | take full responsibility, and I'll restore it for you! I’m really sorry.”
The other driver kept apologizing to Nigel, who hadn’t said anything yet. The driver began making a phone call to arrange for a truck
Watching his swift actions, Nigel stopped him, “We have other matters to attend to. If you send someone to tow the car, we won't have transportation.”
“Just hail a cab. You don’t doubt the skills of our repair shop, do you? Ask around in Solisar, Bob's Auto Shop has fixed countless luxury cars! Come with me to the shop, and you'll see if I’m deceiving you!” The other driver reassured, patting his chest, “I guarantee to restore the car to its original condition!”
“Nigel, what’s happening?” Maia, seeing that Nigel hadn’t gotten back into the car, +15 BONUS
“Ah, is this beautiful lady a family member?” The other driver said with a grin, “Seeing how good-looking you are, you must be this handsome guy’s sister, right? | was telling your brother to send the car to my auto repair shop. I'll fix it to its original state.
“But he mentioned that you have something to attend to, and it’s inconvenient without transportation. It’s the 21st century now, just get an Uber. Plus, there are plenty of cabs around! Look, there’s one right there!”
Just as the other driver finished speaking, a cab parked across the street loudly shouted, “Hey, beautiful, do you want a ride?” The other driver quickly nodded, waved his hand, and said, “Yes, this beautiful lady wants a ride. Wait a moment, Mr. Driver!
Maia said, “Nigel, I'll get on the cab with Aiken first. It's not suitable for him to wander around on the street like this, especially with me. If someone with ill intentions takes photos, who knows what trouble it might cause. You go with this driver to the shop and get the car fixed.”
Nigel could only nod reluctantly, but his dissatisfaction was evident. “Alright, that’s settled then. I'll contact you once | finish my work.”
“Okay,” Maia responded, then she walked over with Aiken. Just as Maia reached the cab and opened the door, something pulled her back.
“Argh!” Maia exclaimed.
Before she could react, she heard Aiken’s cry of pain. Then, the door closed abruptly. The driver swiftly started the engine, and the cab sped away.
Aiken, still recovering from being hit by the cab door, hadn’t realized what happened. The car had already disappeared without a trace.
“Maia!” Aiken shouted loudly on the street.
Soon after, a loud voice called out, “Quick, that’s Aiken!”
“Aiken, | love you!”
“Aiken, I’m your fan!”
In no time, a swarm of fans rushed toward Aiken. Aiken quickly ran, shouting, “Nigel, help!”
Nigel watched Aiken and a large group of female fans coming toward him. However, there was no sign of Maia. He sighed and said, “This guy causes more trouble than he’s worth! He lost Maia and still
C HIS BONUS
At this moment, the taxi was smoothly navigating the city roads. Mala looked at Cedric sitting beside her, unsure of what to say. She should have anticipated that this guy wouldn’t let her off that easily.
“| never thought someone like Mr. Cedric would actually drive a cab. And | certainly never expected him to use such means to snatch someone in broad daylight.”
“How so?”
“The driver who rear—ended us just now, was it your arrangement? Is this cab also your doing? From the moment you let go of my hand in the airport parking lot, allowing me to board Aiken's car, you had already planned all this, right? Cedric, am | right?”
He chuckled, not denying anything. His expression said it all.
Maia frowned and spoke again, “Such behavior is despicable, Cedric. | don’t want to get in your car, but you’re going to great lengths to make me do so. Your actions only make me dislike you. | agreed not to resist you anymore, but your behavior makes me feel repulsed. How can | not resist you?”
“Be honest with yourself. Do you truly despise me?” “Aman who has left me battered and bruised, passing through the gates of hell, shouldn't | despise him?” Maia retorted.
“Fair enough.” He concealed the pain in his eyes and said again, “But if | don’t take you away, those two won't be able to protect you.
“What are you talking about?” Maia looked at him in confusion. “You've encroached other’s territory, and they'll surely retaliate.” Cedric handed his phone to Maia. Maia paused, “What is this?”
“Just take a look.”