Chapter 38

21. Hostage Of The Mysterious Hunk

At her incessant nosiness, his jaw clenched up, but his demeanor still remained calm as he turned away from her, his eyes searching for his favorite gags displayed on the rack.

“It's not like I'd be able to report you or write any story about the missing girl since I'm stuck here. Just in case we meet above yunno when you're done with me, I wanna go say hi.” She continued, abandoning her tray of food as she gingerly stood up, silently wincing at the sore feeling in her legs.

Meanwhile, anger seared through his veins, cutting through his thin patience as she went on,

“Her first name at least. Not like I really saw her face or anything.” She persisted, craning her neck from behind him to check if he actually heard her at all since he stood like a statue, his head thrown backward.

“Hey, are you even listeni— Her words caught in her throat when he whirled around, crashing her against his chest; his hand