Bab 82: Playing him like a toy.

Harry's gaze jerked back to the road, his heart racing with embarrassment. He cleared his throat, attempting to play it cool, but his eyes darted back to Valerie, drinking in the sight of her. He couldn't help himself, even as he knew he should focus on the road ahead. "It's an electronic car. It has autopilot featur–"

"Good for you, but I'd still prefer it if you kept your eyes on the road," Valerie said, her voice firm without looking up from her phone.

Her gaze remained fixed on the screen, her thumbs dancing across the keyboard as she continued typing away. The subtle hint of a smile played on her lips, but her attention remained focused on the conversation unfolding on her phone, leaving Harry to wonder who was on the other end, and why they had her so captivated.