Chapter: 2683

Taking the hint, Alberto released her hand. Rachel climbed into the car silently, shutting the door with a definitive thud behind her.

Alberto circled the car before sliding into the driver's seat. He turned to face Rachel, his gaze intensifying. Then he leaned closer to her.

Rachel's eyes grew wide. Anticipating his next move, she covered her mouth with her hand, her brow furrowing. “Alberto, what are you up to?"

In the very next moment, Alberto stretched his hand across her, and with a click, secured her seatbelt.

Rachel glanced down at the latched seatbelt, caught off guard. Her cheeks tinged with color, and she quickly dropped her hand from her mouth, turning to gaze out the window.