Chapter 272 - 272: Bright Red (1/2)

”H-have a safe trip home, CEO Bai!” The security guards by the entrance inclined their heads as the greeted her goodbye.

Lillie acknowledge them with a curt nod before hopping inside Ethan's black car. There, she faced Ethan who was looking at her with a light glare; clearly haven't yet moved on from her previous teasings.

Ethan had the urge to wipe that feigned innocent expression on her with something that will make that face turn bright red. However, that'll have to wait when they get home.

Inside the dim car, the two fell into a comfortable silence. Lillie propped her elbow on the door as her chin rested on her palm.

The car moved at a phase that's neither slow nor fast; enough for Lillie to enjoy the city's view from the ground. Watching absentmindedly as they pass brightly lit buildings, shops and stalls. Pedestrians packed the area, several who were eager to get to their homes and rest, while some were planning to go out to have fun with friends.

Lillie watched a group of students, who're still in their uniforms, walk side-by-side, boisterously laughing with one another without care to the a.d.u.l.ts' judgmental stares.

How she wished she had a carefree life; without having to look at her back to check if someone was after her head.

Ethan perceived Lillie's melancholy. That sigh she made was not out of contentment.

”Something troubling you?” He asked worriedly.

”Hm? No, nothing of the sort.” She denied nonchalantly. But Ethan wasn't convinced it was as she said.

”I know that sigh wasn't because you were enjoying the view or ride.” He pressed further, hoping to ease her troubles by sharing it with him. ”Tell me, what caused that unhappiness on your face.”

Lillie averted her eyes from the window to stare at him in surprise. She was certain she didn't let her emotions slip from her voice or taint her face.

Since he seemed to finally have unlock the ability to read her, Lillie didn't see any problem in answering truthfully. ”I've been thinking of disbanding the organization and leaving the Underworld...in the near future.”

This caught Ethan by surprise. ”Why?” Was the word that automatically left his mouth.

One can never completely leave the Underworld once you've entered it. Ethan knew firsthand; that when he left, others wouldn't rest until they found Vermillion Dragon.