Chapter 40: CHAPTER 40

Upon leaving the bar, Joanna said goodbye to Zack and the other lawyers and stood alone by the roadside to wait for her ride.

The cool night breeze brushed against her cheeks, making her feel refreshed.

Her figure was graceful in the white dress, her hair fluttering slightly in the wind like a waterfall. There was not much emotion on her delicate face, but there was a hint of sadness there, as if it hid many stories.

Quite a few men stopped their cars and either honked or whistled at her, wanting to take her for a ride, but she scared them away with her fierce gaze.

Another car stopped nearby. Joanna was ready to roll her eyes again. The window slowly rolled down to show Ace inside.

Her gaze changed from a fierce one to a cold one, as if she did not even know him.

"Need a ride?"

Ace invited in a low voice.

"Nope, wouldn't want you to go out of your way!"

A direct refusal from Joanna.

Ace: " "