TEST DRIVE: A Night of Forbidden Desire

Andrew’s unflinching gaze made Vonda freeze. In an instant, she felt frightened. Logically, Vonda’s strength would not be able to match Andrew’s.

Vonda swallowed her saliva. “Hey, let go of my hand.”

“No way. I want to show you whether you’re mistaken.” Andrew advanced his face. “Where do you want it? At my place or yours? Even at a hotel.”Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Vonda’s face immediately turned deep red. Inadvertently, she forgot about her fear and instead snapped back.

“Oh my god! Are you insane?!”

Andrew was taken aback. He did not expect that when fear had cornered Vonda, it would suddenly turn into anger that challenged him. Vonda snapped as if she had no fear of anything in the world.

“You’re the crazy one! Okay, we’re broken up. But not like this. You’re acting like such a little kid.”

Vonda snorted with a mocking rhythm. This time it was due to a ticklish feeling that suddenly ran through her stomach.

“Excuse me? A little kid?” Vonda chuckled briefly. “Who’s the little kid here?” she retorted, glancing at the car keys in Andrew’s hand. “Okay, let’s say I’m a little kid. So, the big guy here is still talking about car loans with a little kid? And beyond that, you’re still want to use my car?”

“Damn it!” Andrew cursed, not taking kindly to Vonda’s mockery.

And Vonda was no different. She could not accept being cursed at by Andrew right in front of her face. She stared wide-eyed.

“Hey! Watch your manners, will you? I’m your superior, you small-dicked loser!”

Vonda’s insult successfully fueled Andrew’s anger. His chest heated up.

Andrew raised his hand, extending all five fingers. He let the car keys in his grip fall while he swung his large palm. He directed it toward Vonda’s cheek.

Vonda stared. She screamed. Then reflexively covered her face with both hands.

“You-”

“Ah!”

Behind her hands, Vonda bit her lower lip. Prepared and anticipating the impact of a hand on her face. However, as she braced herself for all the possible pain, suddenly, a heavy sound reverberated and echoed through the parking lot.

“Ms. Scott. I’ve been looking everywhere, and it turns out you’re here.”

The exclamation made Vonda jump. Spontaneously, she lowered her hands from her face.

Just like Vonda, Andrew also instinctively released his grip on her hand. Along with his hand that had nearly landed on Vonda’s face.

Both looked toward the source of the voice. A guy who appeared red-faced and with a sharp gaze was walking toward them.

Andrew held his breath. His forehead slightly furrowed when he realized Max was in front of him in no time.

Max maintained an unblinking stare at Andrew. And although their department did not organize a welcome party for Max as the new head-understandable considering Max was just an interim leader while the HR department selected a permanent one-did not mean Andrew did not know who the guy was.

As a result, it was not strange that in the next moment, Andrew hissed Max’s name. And so did Vonda.

“Mr. Hernandez.”

Max then turned to Vonda, causing her to freeze. Perhaps it was due to Max’s face taking on a hard expression or because of his loud call earlier.

He’s been looking everywhere for me? What’s going on?

Apparently, it was not difficult for Max to read Vonda’s thoughts. He explained, “My car broke down. So, give me a ride home now.”

Vonda blinked in confusion. “Really?”

If his car broke down, he could just order a taxi, right? Why ask to be driven? Just because I know his address?

Max snorted. Without waiting for Vonda’s response, he surprised everyone by stooping down and picking up the car keys that had fallen.

Andrew extended his hand. He wanted to speak and take one of the car keys, but Max spoke up again.

“These are your car keys, right?”

Vonda blinked again. She briefly glanced at Andrew who looked dumbfounded. However, Vonda was smart enough to answer.

“Yes, Mr. Hernandez. I don’t know how both sets of my car keys ended up with me.”

Max nodded. He handed the main key to Vonda while keeping the other one.

“Let me drive,” Max said, holding the key up in front of Vonda.

Vonda glanced at Andrew, who was tightly clenching his mouth with a deeply frustrated expression. It was really difficult for her to hold back her laughter and amusement. Especially when she saw Max slightly turn his body to face Andrew.

“Do you two have any more business here?” Max asked. “Because if not, I need Ms. Scott to take me to the project site first before going to my apartment. It’s sort of like a guide. Because I’m not too familiar with the streets in Ashford City yet.”

Even if Andrew did have more things to say to Vonda, he seemed to have to give in. Especially since Vonda also said, “There’s nothing, Sir. I don’t even have any business with him.”

Damn it! Andrew could not say anything now. His conditions were very unfavorable.

Max turned to Vonda. “Oh, I see.”

“Yes, Sir,” Vonda said with a big smile. “Well then… please, Sir. Better if we go now before it gets dark.”

Max nodded. Without feeling the need to bid Andrew farewell, he walked away. Vonda hurriedly followed suit, though her ears still caught some curses from behind.

Vonda opened the door and sat in the passenger seat while Max took the driver’s seat. However, he did not immediately start driving. It was as if he was waiting for Andrew to leave the parking lot first. And just as Vonda was about to inquire about why Max had not started the car yet, he suddenly turned toward her. His words took her by surprise.

“Seriously?” Max asked with an incredulous snort. “You like guys who are broke, shameless and have no manners?”

In shock, Vonda could only gape at Max due to his unexpected question.

“Huh?”

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