Chapter 184

Damien gave a slight nod, eyes gleaming with meaning. “I’m not bad at driving, really. Just not as good as you, sweetheart.”

“Oh, what an honor, getting Mr. Blackwood’s rare praise.” Cassandra kept her gaze out the window, trying hard to stay cool.

“Then you drive.” Before she could react, Damien was already out, walking around to the passenger side with easy elegance. He opened the door and smiled, relaxed. “After you, Miss Taylor.”

“I never said I’d drive,” Cassandra shot back.

“Right, but since my driving might not be up to par, for the sake of our safety, I’ll have to trouble you to take the wheel today. You’ll be doing us both a favor,” Damien said smoothly, like he’d expected her answer.

Then he added with his signature calm tone, “And honestly, it’s a privilege for me.”

He knew exactly how to say things just right—smooth without sounding fake, flattering without being obvious.

“Well, since Mr. Blackwood has put it like that, it’d be r