Chapter 131: His Genuine Mirth

Gloria shifted uneasily in the luxurious leather seat of the car, lamenting what seemed like the countless times she had to travel in silence. The monotony of the trip was getting to her. The opulence of the settings did little to ease her annoyance as Christian's sporadic taunts continued, each one a thorn in her side.

In a desperate attempt to find respite, Gloria reached for her earphones, the tactile sensation of the cool, smooth cables providing a small comfort in the plushy leather seat of the car. 

As she plugged them into her earbuds, the melodies began to play, creating a brief sanctuary of sound that momentarily eclipsed the ceaseless banter and offered a reprieve from the monotony of the journey. 

The music, a distant refuge from the smug grins and teasing remarks created a cocoon of solace, and for that fleeting moment, Gloria found herself lost in the rhythm, the world beyond the car temporarily forgotten.