Chapter 86

It was late in the afternoon.

After seeing Leon and the totally drunk Finn off, Kai got into her own car and left.

Ethan’s car was already waiting at the curb, but he hadn’t gotten in yet.

He waited a bit, then suddenly looked over at Clara and asked, “You didn’t drive here, right?”

“I...” Clara hesitated, glancing at Lilah. “Lilah said she’d get me a ride back.”

She had, in fact, come by taxi.

Back when she still lived with the Dawsons, there was always a chauffeur. But ever since she moved out, getting around meant relying on ride-hailing apps.

Ethan didn’t say anything, just walked over quickly and swung open the door of the Bentley.

He didn’t get in, though. He leaned against the car, his deep-set eyes locked onto Clara’s. “Get in.”

Clara’s face went pale—completely caught off guard.

He wanted her in his car?

“I’m headed the same way anyway. No need to trouble someone else,” he said, narrowing his eyes. His tone w